2018 Quarterly International Trade Outlook
The Quarterly International Trade Outlook, published by the BCC and DHL for the first quarter of 2018, shows that exporters are being hampered by widespread labour shortages, particularly in [...]
BCC: Inflation continues on its downward path
Commenting on the inflation statistics for April 2018, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: [...]
Please give us your views about our local economy
Every quarter the Chambers of Commerce across the UK asks local companies to complete a survey.Miranda Barker, chief executive East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce said “The quarterly economic survey gathers [...]
BCC: Evidence of need for Apprenticeship reform mounting
Commenting on the Apprenticeship statistics released today by the Department of Education, Jane Gratton, Head of Skills at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Since the introduction of the apprenticeship [...]
Former Minster for Pensions to analyse the future of pensions at PM+M’s upcoming Burnley event
The wealth management arm of PM+M – the chartered accountancy, business advisory and wealth management group – has announced details of its next seminar. The event, which is called [...]
GDPR toolkit for exporters
What is the GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25 May 2018 and replaces the current Data Protection Act 1998 (DPA). Why do you [...]
BCC: Productivity decline sign that wage growth can’t be taken for granted
Commenting on the labour market figures for May 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:“With unemployment declining and [...]
Working hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan will begin on the 16th May 2018 and end on or around 14th -15th June 2018 During this period all Embassies will also have [...]
Importance of being there
The May meeting of the International Trade Club sponsored by Cassons was the 2nd meeting of the year and welcomed 10 new members to the Club. The Club is there [...]
Commonwealth Connections 2nd May 2018
To mark the Queens 70 years association with the Commonwealth, the Chamber invited her representative in the county, the High Sheriff of Lancashire Tony Attard OBE to attend an [...]