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Reacting to the latest GDP data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s first estimate for Q2, showing GDP grew by 0.2% is better news
Reacting to the latest GDP data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the...
Commenting on the Bank of England’s latest rise in the interest rate to 5.25%, Vicky Pryce, BCC Economic Advisory Council member, said: “Businesses across the UK will be fervently hoping that today’s rise in
Commenting on the Bank of England’s latest rise in the interest rate to 5.25%, Vicky Pryce,...
The BCC's latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook, a survey of 4,800 UK firms of all sectors and sizes, reveals there is still no easing in the record high difficulties in finding staff. But Government must
The BCC's latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook, a survey of 4,800 UK firms of all sectors and...
Today's data show that while consumer price and core inflation remain stubbornly high, businesses’ input prices have fallen. While firms’ costs are now much higher than a year ago, the fall in the input
Today's data show that while consumer price and core inflation remain stubbornly high, businesses’ input prices...
Today’s GDP figure showing 0% growth in the three months to May provides further evidence of the precarious state of the UK economy.
Today’s GDP figure showing 0% growth in the three months to May provides further evidence of...
Responding to the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech announcing reforms of the pension market, BCC Director General Shevaun Haviland, said: “Boosting investment is key to remaining globally competitive, increasing economic growth and strengthening UK capital
Responding to the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech announcing reforms of the pension market, BCC Director General...
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2023 shows that less than half of firms now plan to raise prices in the next three months as cost pressures ease. But the data also
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) for Q2 2023 shows that less than half of firms...
High inflation, high interest rates and slow growth will be a lethal combination for many. Fundamentally, solutions need to be found beyond the interest rate lever.
High inflation, high interest rates and slow growth will be a lethal combination for many. Fundamentally,...
Reacting to the latest ONS inflation figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s CPI rate of 8.7% shows that inflation is remaining elevated for longer than expected. After 18 months
Reacting to the latest ONS inflation figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:...
Today's GDP figure of 0.1% growth for the three months to April further indicates the UK economy is trapped on a low-growth trajectory.
Today's GDP figure of 0.1% growth for the three months to April further indicates the UK...