BCC comments on inflation figures
Commenting on the inflation statistics for February 2019, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: [...]
Local areas know best when it comes to regional investment
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Legal & General have today published a major report detailing how best to boost investment in our towns and cities across the [...]
David Gorton, partner at PM+M, comments on the Spring Statement
Considering what happened last night, it came as no surprise that Philip Hammond avoided any major tax changes or spending announcements in today’s Spring Statement. The advocate of a [...]
BCC comments on Spring Statement
Commenting on the Spring Statement, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The Chancellor is right to warn of the risks that a [...]
BCC comments on no-deal tariff plans
Commenting on the announcement of changes to tariffs in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “If [...]
BCC: UK must avoid messy and disorderly exit on March 29th
Commenting on the parliamentary defeat of the meaningful vote on the Brexit agreement, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses have warned [...]
PLASP Modern Slavery Business Event
Does your business understand current legislation with regard to modern slavery? Do you and your stakeholders understand modern slavery and what it really means? Do you know what the [...]
Prestigious Hive Business Awards Launch
The Hive business network has officially launched their prestigious Blackburn and Darwen business awards. The awards celebrate the very best in business across the Blackburn and Darwen area, [...]
Making Tax Digital
Ahead of the Spring Statement on 13 March 2019, the British Chambers of Commerce is calling for the introduction of Making Tax Digital to be delayed for all businesses [...]
Warning, attending international expos can seriously increase your market share
"The opportunity to meet with and listen to the encouraging presentations, from the Indian delegation visiting the East Lancs Chamber of Commerce, was indeed a pleasure. The event highlighted [...]