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02 Feb 2023

Interest rate rise a further squeeze on firms

Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:  …

27 Jan 2023

Chancellor’s Economic Vision Missing Two Vital ‘Es’

Reacting to the Chancellor’s speech setting out his vision for economic growth, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said:  “The …

19 Jan 2023

Rising costs, declining confidence and prospects of recession weigh down hopes of business growth

The latest findings from a leading Scottish business survey by the Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) shows Scottish businesses and the eco…

18 Jan 2023

Inflation peaked but economy still on shaky ground

Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for December 2022, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said:     “A sec…

13 Jan 2023

Skidmore Review: Government must prioritise pragmatic measures for businesses

Reacting to the publication of the Net Zero Review by Chris Skidmore MP, Alex Veitch Director of Policy & Public Affairs at the BCC said…

13 Jan 2023

GDP growth continues to head in wrong direction

Reacting to the ONS GDP figures for November, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:      “Today's GDP figures for November prov…