The arrival of the summer recess marks a respite period for many (other than Conservative Party leadership candidates and members) from an intense period of policy-making affecting trade. As a new Prime Minister takes
The arrival of the summer recess marks a respite period for many (other than Conservative Party...
The rise in Consumer Prices Index inflation to 9.4% is the ninth monthly increase in a row and another record high. This represents a huge amount of cost pressure that businesses and households across
The rise in Consumer Prices Index inflation to 9.4% is the ninth monthly increase in a...
Today's monthly GDP growth figure of 0.5% is welcome news but masks serious underlying issues of growing imbalances within the economy. Worryingly, our most recent quarterly economic survey also showed that longer term business
Today's monthly GDP growth figure of 0.5% is welcome news but masks serious underlying issues of...
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2022 – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – shows key economic indicators flashing red. The
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2022 – the UK’s largest independent survey of...
The Spring Statement was a missed opportunity. We saw some support for business, but the lack of a clear strategic direction meant it did not give clarity or confidence. This has to change as
The Spring Statement was a missed opportunity. We saw some support for business, but the lack...
Inflation is set to continue upwards, with a further rise in the energy price cap yet to come, leaving businesses with mounting economic uncertainty, alongside labour shortages.
Inflation is set to continue upwards, with a further rise in the energy price cap yet...
The fall of 0.3% in April, following a 0.2% decrease in March, highlights the increasing stress the UK economy is under. All main sectors have seen a fall in growth, the first time since
The fall of 0.3% in April, following a 0.2% decrease in March, highlights the increasing stress...
Quarterly economic growth is expected to grind to a halt this year before dipping briefly into negative territory as global events continue to weigh heavily on the UK economy.
Quarterly economic growth is expected to grind to a halt this year before dipping briefly into...
The sheer scale of the cost-of living crisis facing the British public means the Government is absolutely right to provide additional support to those worst affected. For business, the toxic mix of inflation, raw
The sheer scale of the cost-of living crisis facing the British public means the Government is...
Four out of five employers (81%) say they have been impacted by the increase in national insurance contributions Higher prices, reduced investment and increased staff costs were among the main effects cited
Four out of five employers (81%) say they have been impacted by the increase in national...
