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Interest rates must stay low until growth is more secure
Thu, 9 Sep 2010 13:11:50 GMT
Commenting on today’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce
Disappointing trade figures highlight need to support exports
Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:29:19 GMT
Commenting on the UK trade figures for July, published today by the ONS
Chambers warn Treasury over cuts to vital transport infrastructure
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 12:34:17 GMT
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and a delegation of regional Chambers met with Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Danny Alexander, this week and reinforced the importance of maintaining capital infrastructure spending in October’s spending review.
Interest rates must be kept low to sustain recovery
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:15:36 GMT
Commenting ahead of Thursday’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce
Manufacturing recovery must be supported
Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:03:13 GMT
Commenting on the manufacturing output figures for July, released today by the ONS
Green appointment as Trade Minister is a boost for British business
Tue, 7 Sep 2010 14:31:20 GMT
The Government has today announced the appointment of Stephen Green as the new Minister for Trade and Investment. Speaking from Hong Kong, where he is currently promoting the interests of British business, David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
Pension Reform: limiting the squeeze on business
Mon, 6 Sep 2010 14:01:38 GMT
Business cannot afford to act as administrator for pensions reforms, says BCC
Mon, 6 Sep 2010 13:52:15 GMT
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today published a hard-hitting new report, which highlights a number of business concerns with looming pensions reforms.
Chambers sign historic agreement to support business growth
Mon, 6 Sep 2010 00:01:20 GMT
The Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe (COBCOE) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have today announced an historic new partnership that will see the two organisations working closely together to promote the interests of British business in Europe.
Interest rates must stay low while economy remains fragile
Mon, 6 Sep 2010 00:01:14 GMT
Commenting on the choices facing the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) at its September meeting next Thursday
British Chambers of Commerce and EHRC publish equal pay guide for small businesses
Thu, 2 Sep 2010 15:29:17 GMT
The Equality and Human Rights Commission and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) today urged small and medium size businesses to examine their pay systems to ensure they comply with equal pay laws.
BCC upgrades UK short-term economic prospects
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:00:00 GMT
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published its latest Economic Forecast today (Monday) and raises its expectations for UK GDP growth to 1.7% for this year, and to 2.2% for 2011.
BCC: Strong GDP figures should not mask the challenges ahead
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:56:08 GMT
Commenting on the revised GDP figures for the second quarter of 2010
Europe 2020 BCC response
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:44:59 GMT
Borrowing figures highlight major challenge ahead
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:57:13 GMT
Commenting on the public finance figures for July, released today by the ONS
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Current polls2. In the run up to polling day we are asking visitors to the site to give their responses to some of the big questions of the election 2010 campaign. Which Party do you feel would be best for business?
3. Will a conservative Administration be good for business in Lancashire?
4. Have the measures set out in the budget done enough to help business?
5. Has the measures set out in the budget done enough to help business
6. Has your bank increased the cost of borrowing or arrangement fees in the past two months?
7. Has you business been a victim of vehicle crime (defined as deliberate damage to a company vehicle or theft from a company vehicle) in the past 12 months?
8. Hundreds of members of the Unite Union are due to walk out from 0600 BST on Friday until 0600 the following Tuesday in a dispute over pay. The drivers work for Hoyer UK and Suckling Transport, haulage firms employed by Shell to deliver fuel to its forecourts across the UK. We would greatly appreciate your answer to just one question so we can conduct a snap poll. Faced with a fuel strike on Friday, will your business stockpile on fuel?
9. How serious do you consider the problem of crime against your business?
10. Do you agree with the concept of road pricing where the aim of the charge is to reduce congestion (providing that all income raised is ploughed back into improving the transport infrastructure)?
11. The road fund licence is a flat rate tax paid by all motorists irrespective of the number of miles they may drive each year. Abolishing the road fund licence and increasing the cost of fuel to compensate would benefit low mileage motorists whilst ensuring high mileage motorists pay more in fuel duties. Do you agree with the proposal to abolish the road fund licence and increase the cost of fuel to compensate?
12. 84% of companies responding to a recent Chamber survey stated that the road network was essential to their business. And yet transport failures cost the average business £27K a year. What would be your preferred solution to reduce congestion on our roads? Would you prefer to reduce demand by: Or would you prefer to increase road capacity by:
13. All three major political parties are currently debating the future of the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI). Which of the following three statements do you agree with?
14. Next month the National Minimum Wage will increase from £4.50 to £4.85. Will the increase have:
15. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is consulting on what should go into the 2005 Budget. What should be his main priority?
16. The Government is considering changing the way in which business rates are collected. Which should be done?
17. What should be done to relieve congestion on the M6 between Birmingham and Manchester?
18. Since the new postal arrangements came into force, is your business receiving postal deliveries
19. Is the current postal crisis affecting your business with:
20. Insurance premiums continue to rise at an alarming rate and many businesses find themselves at risk of operating outside the law when they cannot either arrange or afford Occupiers Liability Insurance. Are you continuing to struggle with escalating insurance premiums?
21. The Future of Local Government. Please choose one of the three following options.
22. The European Commission are debating the idea of introducing 'made in the EU' labels’ which may soon be stuck on UK manufactured goods. businesses fear that such a label would damage reputations and would detract from prestige associated with certain regions in the UK. Do you agree with the introduction?
23. Business Crime is a serious and costly issue. Over the last year, have you experienced an increase or decrease in business related crime
