Economics

A five-point plan for immediate action by the new government is at the heart of the British Chambers of Commerce Election Manifesto published today.

Today’s data showing CPI inflation is at 2.3% is positive news that should help settle nerves and increase the likelihood of an interest rate.

The Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey joined the BCC’s Business Council members to discuss the organisation’s ‘Future of the Economy’ policy work.

Today's Q1 GDP first estimate of 0.6%, outstripping expectations, is a welcome sign that the UK has moved away from last year’s shallow recession.

Today’s data confirms once again that the UK economy is stuck on a low-growth treadmill.

Today’s decision to hold rates at 5.25% was widely expected. However, it prolongs the period of uncertainty for firms grappling with high borrowing costs.