Member News – What More UK agrees export deal with Sri Lanka
What More UK has agreed the terms of a deal which will see its products made available to the 20 million inhabitants of Sri Lanka. This latest announcement comes [...]
Member News – “Bakeware Boom is the New Normal” says What More UK
Housewares manufacturer and pride of the North West, What More UK, has reported continued growth in bakeware and kitchenware sales, and lockdown is thought to be the raising agent. [...]
BCC President warns PM of “difficult winter ahead” without bolder action to restart UK economy
In a letter to the Prime Minister, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith has said businesses face “the most difficult trading conditions in post-war history” and set out a series [...]
Vacancy – Chamber Low Carbon – Energy & Environment Advisor (Junior)
The Chamber Low Carbon Business Support programme, developed by East Lancashire Chamber, in partnership with North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, BOOST and Businesswise Solutions Ltd, is a [...]
BCC responds to new grants for firms forced to close due to local Coronavirus restrictions
Responding to the announcement that firms in England forced to close due to local Coronavirus restrictions will be able to claim grants of up to £1,500 every three weeks, [...]
BCC/TSB: Businesses need flexible financial support to recover from pandemic
Results from a BCC poll, conducted in partnership with banking group TSB, reveals that many firms have taken on debt during the pandemic and require flexible repayment solutions to rebuild their revenues and avoid an [...]
BCC responds to the opening of the Kickstart scheme
Commenting on the launch of the Kickstart scheme, allowing employers to offer government-subsidised work placements for young people aged between 16-24 who are claiming Universal Credit and at risk [...]
BCC responds to new self-isolation support payment for people on low incomes
Commenting on the government’s announcement that people on low incomes in Coronavirus hotspots in England will be able to claim up to £182 if they have to self-isolate, BCC Director [...]
BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Firms vulnerable as government schemes approach end
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Tracker reveal that business conditions improved only moderately in the weeks since the UK economy suffered an historic contraction in Q2 2020, with [...]
BCC and Mobile UK: Remove barriers to improved mobile coverage and level up remote working
Research from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Mobile UK, has underlined the importance of good quality mobile coverage to enable firms to restart and maintain operations [...]