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BCC/DHL: UK exporters impeded by labour shortages
The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, today (Friday) publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and documentation data from UK exporters. The Outlook shows exporters are being hampered by widespread labour shortages, particularly in manufacturing, where two-thirds of firms struggled to recruit in...Read More »
BCC: Inflation continues on its downward path
Commenting on the inflation statistics for April 2018, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“Inflation surprisingly slowed in April with the main downward pressure to the rate coming from air fares, as a result...Read More »
BCC to Prime Minister: Time to 'fix the fundamentals' for UK growth
Chamber business leaders from across the United Kingdom have today (Tuesday) written to the Prime Minister calling for a renewed focus on tackling the barriers to growth and investment in the United Kingdom – and a radical plan for action.
Gathered today in Manchester, Chamber business leaders are calling...Read More »
BCC: Evidence of need for Apprenticeship reform mounting
Commenting on the Apprenticeship statistics released today by the Department of Education, Jane Gratton, Head of Skills at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
“Since the introduction of the apprenticeship reforms, the statistics have shown a marked decline in the number of apprenticeship starts and, sadly, the latest numbers...Read More »
BCC: Productivity decline sign that wage growth can’t be taken for granted
Commenting on the labour market figures for May 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
“With unemployment declining and employment levels continuing to rise, the latest data confirms that the labour market remains a bright spot for...Read More »