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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Collier-Keywood to the organisation’s board.

“Today’s figures will come as no surprise to businesses up and down the country who are desperately trying to fill record numbers of vacant roles."

“The review published by Chris Skidmore MP is a significant document and provides us with a substantive overview of the progress to date on meeting the UK’s Net Zero ambition. “Importantly, it includes recommendations

Following today’s announcement from Government on a new energy support package for businesses, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “Despite Government efforts, an 85% drop in the financial envelope of support will fall short

“Businesses have been desperate to learn if support for their energy bills will be extended beyond the April cliff-edge. “An announcement in the coming days on the exact shape of the assistance cannot come

One+All, an employee-owned manufacturing firm based in Stockport, took home the ‘Winner of Winners’ award, supported by headline sponsor British Business Bank, at the British Chambers of Commerce’s annual Chamber Business Awards 2022.

“The political and economic uncertainty of the past few months has been hugely damaging to British business confidence and must now come to an end. “The new Prime Minister must be a steady hand

"While expected, the decision to raise the interest rate will add further concern to businesses amid a weakened economic outlook, soaring cost pressures, and labour shortages.

“Today’s Queen’s Speech had some welcome measures for business, but unless the Government takes immediate action on the economy, they will come too late to help many firms."

Given current economic circumstances it is sensible to postpone the implementation of import food checks, due to be introduced in July, September and November, for over 12 months.