Reverse Advent Calendar campaign 2019
Last year Media Village reversed the traditional advent calendar. Instead of taking a tiny piece of chocolate each day for twenty five days, the whole team contributed an item [...]
Brexit and global uncertainty bite as majority of exporting manufacturers report drops in orders and cashflow
A majority of UK manufacturing exporters are reporting a stark worsening in sales and orders, with indicators showing a substantial drop compared to 2017 and 2018 levels. The Quarterly International [...]
BCC comments on today’s GDP statistics
Commenting on the GDP statistics for Q3 2019, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While there was [...]
BCC comment on the Chancellor’s & Shadow Chancellor’s speech
Commenting on today’s speech on infrastructure investment today, Adam Marshall, Director-General at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “For many years, the BCC has campaigned for the UK Government [...]
BCC comments on ONS gender pay gap data
Responding to ONS gender pay gap data published today, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It’s right that more women in senior roles [...]
BCC comments on today’s events in Parliament
Commenting on Saturday’s Parliamentary debate, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While the parliamentary drama continues, in the real world businesses wait [...]
BCC comments on proposed Brexit agreement
Commenting on the announcement that the UK and EU negotiators have come to an agreement, Dr Adam Marshall of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Business communities will [...]
BCC comments on the Queen’s Speech
Commenting on the Queen’s Speech opening a new session of Parliament, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Our message to government is simple: [...]
BCC and Bibby Financial Services: Uncertainty around Brexit, tariffs and exchange rates holding back UK exports
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Bibby Financial Services (BFS) have revealed that uncertainty around Brexit, tariffs and exchange rate volatility are holding back the potential of many [...]
BCC comments on No-Deal Readiness Report and temporary tariff regime
Commenting on the publication of the No-Deal Readiness Report, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It’s good that government has got its shoulder [...]