Economics

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has increased growth predictions for 2025, but the UK economy will remain sluggish.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Forecast (QEF) has increased growth predictions for 2025,...
The UK’s cutting-edge SMEs should be at the heart of any new opportunities for expansion, such as drones and AI, to keep us all secure and our economy growing.
The UK’s cutting-edge SMEs should be at the heart of any new opportunities for expansion, such...
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the Government to swiftly act to protect Britain’s domestic bioethanol industry.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the Government to swiftly act to protect Britain’s...
Businesses are facing a perfect storm of cost-pressures which is fuelling inflation alongside rising household bills.
Businesses are facing a perfect storm of cost-pressures which is fuelling inflation alongside rising household bills....
Better than expected Q1 growth of 0.7%, is evidence that the UK economy held up well at the start of the year, despite mounting headwinds.
Better than expected Q1 growth of 0.7%, is evidence that the UK economy held up well...
Today's interest rate cut to 4.25% will help absorb some of the shocks that businesses are facing on multiple fronts.
Today's interest rate cut to 4.25% will help absorb some of the shocks that businesses are...
The IMF downgrades for both the UK and global economy should come as no surprise to anyone.
The IMF downgrades for both the UK and global economy should come as no surprise to...
A small drop in the rate of inflation is always welcome. However, businesses fear it is the calm before the storm over the months ahead.
A small drop in the rate of inflation is always welcome. However, businesses fear it is...
These extended reductions in import duties on everyday consumer goods from orange juice to seafood are welcome and could help reduce the cost of living.
These extended reductions in import duties on everyday consumer goods from orange juice to seafood are...
Traders will welcome news that ministers have responded positively to the actions we proposed to help thousands of UK firms who export to the Unites States.
Traders will welcome news that ministers have responded positively to the actions we proposed to help...