Over half of UK businesses with staff from outside the UK would be negatively impacted by government proposals for the UK’s future immigration system, according to new research released today (Tuesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce and global job site Indeed.
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey – the largest private sector survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth, closely watched by policymakers including the Bank of England – finds that underlying economic conditions remained stagnant in the second quarter of 2019.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today released its latest economic forecast, upgrading its growth expectations for the UK in 2019 to 1.3% (from 1.2%). However, the leading business group has downgraded its growth forecast for 2020 to 1.0% (from 1.3%) and to 1.2% (from 1.4%) in 2021.
Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), comments on the Migration Advisory Committee’s report.
More UK exporters are reporting a decrease in orders in the opening quarter of the year, with cashflow and confidence dipping too according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL.
Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), comments on the Prime Minister’s statement.
Head of Economics Suren Thiru gives his reaction to the news that GDP growth was 0.5% in Q1 2019.
BCC Director General Adam Marshall comments on the latest extension to Article 50, agreed at the European Council meeting.
Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, comments on the Prime Minister's announcement she will seek to extend the Brexit deadline.
The British Chambers of Commerce’s quarterly economic survey – the largest private sector survey of business sentiment and leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that key indicators of UK economic health weakened considerably in the first quarter of 2019.
