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Seven of the UK’s major business groups have written an open letter to the government to support its commitment to Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR).
Seven of the UK’s major business groups have written an open letter to the government to...
For far too long the North has been left to languish and missed out on the crucial investment in infrastructure needed to realise its economic potential.
For far too long the North has been left to languish and missed out on the...
A third of firms (34%) are worried about their business rates, the highest level since 2017.
A third of firms (34%) are worried about their business rates, the highest level since 2017....
Unless the recently announced Oil & Gas Price Mechanism is introduced at the earliest opportunity, all other efforts from the North Sea Future Plan will be significantly limited in their impact.
Unless the recently announced Oil & Gas Price Mechanism is introduced at the earliest opportunity, all...
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests last month’s Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy.
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests last month’s Budget is unlikely to...
The Chancellor has listened to our calls and made the right choice by not piling major new tax rises on businesses’ shoulders, which will calm nerves.
The Chancellor has listened to our calls and made the right choice by not piling major...
Businesses across our Chamber network will welcome today’s decision as a key moment in the journey towards take-off for Heathrow’s third runway.
Businesses across our Chamber network will welcome today’s decision as a key moment in the journey...
News of a fresh £14.5m investment into renewables at Grangemouth is welcome but in isolation it may not prove enough to guarantee the town’s long-term success.
News of a fresh £14.5m investment into renewables at Grangemouth is welcome but in isolation it...

Responding to news of the Government’s plan to widen customs charges to low value goods entering the UK, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said:  “This has been on the cards for a while

Responding to news of the Government’s plan to widen customs charges to low value goods entering...

With a backdrop of weak business and investment confidence, sluggish Q3 growth of just 0.1% is unsurprising.
With a backdrop of weak business and investment confidence, sluggish Q3 growth of just 0.1% is...

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