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BCC response to Chequers summit conclusions

Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, responds to the statement issued at the conclusion of the Chequers summit, where the Cabinet has agreed its negotiating position for the UK's future relationship with the EU.

BCC: Credit ‘apathy’ restricting potential growth opportunities for SMEs

Over half of UK businesses have not attempted to apply for finance over the past year amid limited investment intentions and weakening cash flow, according to new research released today (Wednesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with specialist finance provider, Wesleyan Bank.

Brexit: time running out for answers to firms’ real-world questions, says BCC

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today published the two-dozen top real-world questions being asked on Brexit by businesses across the UK – and says the government has managed to make limited progress on just 2 of the 24 issues where clarity is urgently needed so that firms can plan their trade following the UK’s departure from the EU.

BCC: new momentum needed from both sides for Brexit breakthrough

Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), comments ahead of the European Council meeting, where Prime Minister Theresa May is due to address other EU leaders tonight.

BCC: Firms in the dark on customs declarations

Anastassia Beliakova, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), comments on the publication of the NAO report on the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).

BCC: Heathrow decision demonstrates UK still open for business

Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), comments on the vote to approve expansion at Heathrow Airport.

BCC: delay roll-out of Making Tax Digital

Ten months ahead of its planned introduction, an alarmingly high proportion of UK businesses have little or no awareness of HM Revenue and Customs’ flagship Making Tax Digital project, according to new research released today by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Avalara.

BCC: Apprenticeship Levy reform step in the right direction, but more to do

Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment and Skills at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), comments on the announcement by Minister for Skills and Apprenticeships, Anne Milton, on lifting some restrictions on the transfer of apprenticeship service funds.

Guidance on EU nationals a positive step, says BCC

Mike Spicer, Director of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, comments on the draft proposals for the Settled Status Scheme for EU nationals, published by the Home Office.

BCC Economic Forecast: UK set for weakest year of GDP growth since 2009

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today slightly downgraded its growth expectations for the UK economy, forecasting GDP growth for 2018 at 1.3% (from 1.4%) which, if realised, will be the weakest calendar year growth since 2009, when the economy was in the throes of the global financial crisis.

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