Productivity

Hannah Larsen, Policy Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:  “Young people need to be at the heart of thriving businesses and a growing economy.   “Today’s data showing just under a million

Hannah Larsen, Policy Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:  “Young people need to be...

Without improvements to UK productivity, the government will fail to hit its growth targets.
Without improvements to UK productivity, the government will fail to hit its growth targets....
Putting more decision-making closer to local economies can help unlock growth. But it must be focused on the practical barriers businesses face every day; from skills and transport to infrastructure and planning.
Putting more decision-making closer to local economies can help unlock growth. But it must be focused...
Less than a quarter (23%) of firms are expecting to increase the size of their workforce over the coming months, according to the latest BCC data.
Less than a quarter (23%) of firms are expecting to increase the size of their workforce...
A pioneering scheme for business-led skills planning in England has been given the green light for another three years by the government, today.
A pioneering scheme for business-led skills planning in England has been given the green light for...
The proposed right to guaranteed hours for people on zero-hours or low-hours contracts is a major concern for the businesses we represent.
The proposed right to guaranteed hours for people on zero-hours or low-hours contracts is a major...
BCC Director General Shevaun Haviland and Skills Minister Baroness Smith explain the impact the Youth Guarantee will have for individuals and for growth.
BCC Director General Shevaun Haviland and Skills Minister Baroness Smith explain the impact the Youth Guarantee...
The Milburn Review must be a wakeup call for policymakers about the crisis of young people not in employment, education and training.
The Milburn Review must be a wakeup call for policymakers about the crisis of young people...
Raising productivity must be the long-term pathway to tackling both the cost of living and the cost of doing business.
Raising productivity must be the long-term pathway to tackling both the cost of living and the...
Today’s King’s Speech had some positives for business with action to tackle late payments, simplify trade with the EU and strengthen apprenticeships. But there are also significant gaps
Today’s King’s Speech had some positives for business with action to tackle late payments, simplify trade...

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