BCC Reacts to Chancellor’s Speech

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Chancellor recognising the huge potential of British business to grow the economy and her ambition to […]
BCC Reacts to Prime Minister’s Conference Speech

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Prime Minister rightly set out the importance of stabilising and growing the economy during his speech. Businesses stand ready […]
Apprenticeship Plans Must Provide Opportunities for All

Reacting to further detail on the announcement of reforms to the apprenticeship system in England, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Skills shortages continue […]
Planning Reform Must ‘Move Ahead at Pace’

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for swift action by the Government to reform planning in England, to help stimulate business investment and unlock growth. In a submission […]
BCC reacts to Shadow Chancellor’s interview

Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Shadow Chancellor recognising the importance of finding a solution to the large number of inactive workers […]
Business Conditions Stall As Tax Anxiety Grows

In the first major survey of business sentiment since the General Election, the BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey – the UK’s largest and longest running independent business survey – shows taxation […]