BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru comments on GDP figures for November 2020 published today by the ONS.
The Department for Education (DfE) has announced proposals to award students a calculated grade for their GCSEs, AS and A levels this summer, and to provide an exam option for those that wish it as soon as is reasonably possible after schools reopen.
Guidance for schools, colleges and local authorities on maintaining educational provision
Schools, colleges and early years settings to close
BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru comments on GDP figures for November 2020 published today by the ONS.
The BCC is calling on the Government to provide more financial support to businesses across the UK facing a bleak future from the debilitating squeeze of coronavirus restrictions.
The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained weak in the fourth quarter as the second lockdown squeezed activity.
BCC Director General Adam Marshall comments on the announcement of support for businesses.
