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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) says the UK must tackle its status as the sick man of the G7 if it wants to grow the economy.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) says the UK must tackle its status as the sick...
If unemployment remains high and vacancies are falling on the quarter, why are the majority of British firms still struggling to recruit? Our Research Manager Stuart Morrison investigates.
If unemployment remains high and vacancies are falling on the quarter, why are the majority of...
The ongoing impact of business cost pressures, most notably from the national insurance hike, continues to hit the labour market.
The ongoing impact of business cost pressures, most notably from the national insurance hike, continues to...
The People and Work breakout session at the British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference 2025 brought together voices from business, policy and Parliament to confront one of the UK’s most pressing economic challenges:
The People and Work breakout session at the British Chambers of Commerce Global Annual Conference 2025...
Over two fifths (41%) of businesses have increased their requirement for onsite working over the past year, according to new research by the BCC
Over two fifths (41%) of businesses have increased their requirement for onsite working over the past...
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on MPs to support key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, when it returns to the Commons.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on MPs to support key amendments to the...
The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies fall again, and wage growth slows.
The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies...
The BCC Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook shows hiring remained largely static in Q2 as firms dealt with the employer NI hike.
The BCC Insight Unit’s latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook shows hiring remained largely static in Q2 as...
We are pleased the Government has listened to our calls and put skills at the heart of the Industrial Strategy.
We are pleased the Government has listened to our calls and put skills at the heart...
The increase in employment costs for business appears to be starting to bite with today’s data showing a rise in unemployment.
The increase in employment costs for business appears to be starting to bite with today’s data...