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 recognise the huge efforts by UK and EU negotiators to reach an agreement. Understandably, many businesses will reserve judgment until they see the detail. “Businesses need a chance to analyse precisely what the terms of this agreement would mean for all aspects of their operations. This is particularly true for
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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: put the economy at the forefront of your agenda. These are unnerving times for businesses facing Brexit uncertainty, global headwinds and a UK economy in stasis. The government’s economic plan must be grounded in reality, taking into account the conditions facing firms and the need to minimise further disruption. “Amidst
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 UK exporters. The recent survey included 1,140 internationally active UK businesses, and found that general uncertainty around Brexit was considered the top barrier to export, listed by almost half (47%) of businesses, followed by specific concerns around tariffs and exchange rate volatility, listed by 35% and
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 to the wheel, but it’s going to have to push a lot harder to give businesses answers to the many complex and detailed questions they have in order to trade successfully in the event of an unwanted no-deal exit. “Business concern about an unwanted no-deal exit is rising, particularly given developments over recent days.
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2019
Economic conditions weaken as manufacturing slump continues The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey – now in its thirtieth year as the largest UK private sector survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that UK economic conditions weakened in the third quarter amid a significant deterioration in manufacturing sector activityThe balance of manufacturers reporting increased export orders lowest in a decade and domestic sales lowest since 2011. The
BCC Comments on Prime Minister’s speech
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Business communities all across the UK want the Prime Minister to get a Brexit deal – not just get Brexit done. “The Prime Minister repeated his wish to reach an agreement with the EU, but over the next two weeks businesses need to see these intentions turn into concrete reality. In the real world, companies are still facing a nail-biting period
BCC responds to Chancellor’s speech
Responding to the speech by Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sajid Javid, at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It’s good to hear the Chancellor committing to significant improvements to roads and broadband. “Yet some key business infrastructure priorities were notable by their absence. If the government really wants to generate a confidence boost in our business communities, it should also give an
News Release: 27/09/2019
How will digital technologies shape the future of work? An interactive workshop hosted by Scania and the Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden 14th-15th November 2019 How are leading companies preparing for the challenges and opportunities of a world where innovation is vital for survival and success? And how will they build world-class workforces equipped with the skills and resilience required for the digital age? This exciting event begins with a visit to Scania’s Smart Factory Lab, part of the
BCC Responds to Jeremy Corbyn’s Speech
Commenting on Jeremy Corbyn’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While most businesses will welcome Mr Corbyn’s commitment to try to avoid a messy and disorderly Brexit, and this must be his focus in the coming days, they are still concerned about his approach to the economy and his continued antipathy to the role played by the private sector in our communities and our country. “Labour’s recipe for deep
BCC Comments on Shadow BEIS Secretary’s Speech
Responding to the Shadow Business and Energy Secretary’s speech at the Labour Party Conference, Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “It’s right for the UK to aspire to be a global leader when it comes to responding to the dangers of climate change. For many businesses, reaching our environmental goals could bring growth across a range of sectors, technologies and markets. “The UK is well placed to build on its already excellent record for developing electric
BCC study shows major gaps in official Brexit guidance for businesses in the event of ‘no deal’
The British Chambers of Commerce today publishes an evaluation of official UK Government guidance to businesses on critical operational issues in the event of an unwanted ‘no deal’ exit on 31st October. The leading business group has found that, at the time of publication, 31 of 36 business-critical areas are still marked amber or red, indicating that firms have incomplete or insufficient information available to plan thoroughly for a ‘no deal’ outcome. The BCC does not believe that the impact of
BCC and Unum: Employee wellbeing critical to business success as firms face staff absences due to ill health
Over two-fifths (43%) of businesses have had employees absent from work for more than four weeks due to ill health in the last two years, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce and Unum. The overriding impacts of staff absences are operational (88%) and on staff morale (76%) according to the results of the survey of over 1,000 businesses of all sizes and across all sectors. The business-to-consumer sector, which includes retail, catering, and hotels, was more likely to report impacts
BCC Forecast: Business Investment and Productivity Sinking Amid Brexit Stalemate and Global Slowdown
The British Chambers of Commerce has today (Monday) released its latest economic forecast, downgrading growth expectations for the UK in 2019 to 1.2% (from 1.3%) and to 0.8% (from 1.0%) for 2020. Our GDP growth forecast of 1.2% remains unchanged for 2021. While the leading business group expects that the UK economy will avoid a technical recession and return to modest growth in the third quarter, downgrades to its GDP growth forecast for 2019 and 2020 reflect a weaker outlook for investment, trade and
BCC: New Survey Shows Potential Impact of a ‘No-deal’ Brexit on UK Business Investment
The British Chambers of Commerce publishes new research demonstrating some of the potential real-world consequences of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on the 31st of October. A survey of over 1,500 companies by the leading business group - covering of all sizes and sectors of business, across the UK - found that in the event of a ‘no deal’ exit on 31st October, nearly a quarter of firms surveyed (24%) say they would revise investment plans down, while just 4% would revise up. 71% of respondents did
BCC Welcomes Two-year Post-study Work Visa
Commenting on announcement on the two-year post-study work visa, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The British Chambers has long called for the two-year post-study work visa to be restored so this decision is welcome, if not overdue. This visa allows British universities and companies to benefit from the talent and energy of some of the students they have work so hard to train. “At a time of critical labour shortages, it’s right that the UK’s immigration
BCC Comments on GDP and Trade
Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Although there was a rise in GDP between June and July, the zero-growth recorded on the underlying three-month measure points to an economy under pressure from uncertainty over Brexit and weakening global economic conditions. “The service sector made the only positive contribution on the three-month measure, with industrial production and
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BCC Comments on DfT Statement on HS2
Commenting on the written ministerial statement on HS2 by the Secretary of State for Transport, Mike Spicer, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Business communities up and down the country will be disappointed at the prospect of having to wait longer to see the benefits of this vital project. Yet we remain confident the long-term benefits will be felt for generations, and will far outweigh the upfront costs. “Of course, no project should have a blank cheque, but
BCC: Political Turbulence Taking Real-world Toll
Responding to the latest Westminster developments, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses feel like Westminster is playing an endless game of political chess, while their futures and the health of the UK economy hang in the balance. “Every move in this game is prompting more questions, not just amongst businesses here at home but also amongst their partners around the world. Out in the real world, continuing political turbulence is taking a toll on
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BCC Comments on Announcement of HS2 Review
Commenting on the government’s announcement of an independent review of HS2 by Douglas Oakervee, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “There is a strong economic case for delivering all phases of HS2. For far too long businesses across the UK have had to cope with heavily congested Victorian-era railways – with passengers and freight traffic vying for priority. Businesses count the cost of this in delayed journeys, overcrowded trains, uncertain deliveries and
Success for BCC Campaign to Simplify Trade Procedures
Commenting on the announcement that the government will act on the BCC’s call to automatically issue businesses with an EORI number, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General, of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This step is long overdue, yet welcome nonetheless. We have campaigned for many months for government to issue EORI numbers to businesses, rather than simply wait for them to apply. This common-sense step will prompt more traders to prepare for change and consider what else they need to do to be
BCC/DHL: Give UK Businesses the Confidence They Need to Trade Internationally
Many UK exporters are treading water at a time of deep uncertainty, according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL. The survey of 3,400 exporters found nearly two-thirds (63%) of manufacturers report exchange rates as a concern to their business, indicating the pressure from sterling volatility. The results reflect the negative impact that slowing global trade, currency fluctuation and Brexit uncertainty is having, with
BCC Comments on Prime Minister’s Immigration Announcement
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement on immigration proposals, Dr Adam Marshall of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This is a positive signal on immigration, as business needs the new government to demonstrate openness to the world. “It should be followed, swiftly, with further concrete policies to ensure our future immigration system works at every level, and in every part of the UK. At a time when business communities are reporting critical recruitment difficulties, access to skills
BCC: Economy Hits the Buffers in Q2
Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The latest figures suggest that the UK economy hit the buffers in the second quarter. We’re seeing the unwinding of heightened levels of stockpiling, growing anxiety over the prospect of a no deal exit and moderating global growth having an increasingly chilling effect on economic activity. “The marked contraction in manufacturing production is
BCC/Totaljobs: Business Appetite to Recruit Strong but Recruitment Difficulties Can’t be Ignored
The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Totaljobs, finds that recruitment intentions strengthened in the second quarter of 2019, while difficulties finding suitable staff eased, but remain high by historic standards. 60% of UK businesses attempted to recruit new hires in the previous three months, an increase from 53% in Q1.64% of businesses struggled to find the right people when recruiting in Q2 – a drop from 73% in Q1.30% of employers expect
BCC explanation of transitional simplified procedures for customs in the case of no deal.
This week, HRMC has written to 145,000 UK VAT-registered businesses trading with the EU about the transitional simplified procedures (TSP) for customs, in the event of a no deal scenario. We welcome the introduction of the TSP arrangements as a means of avoiding prolonged checks at the border and gridlock on the motorways in the event of a no deal Brexit, but businesses need to be alert to the new requirements. This is government planning for every eventuality, including a no deal scenario. Businesses are
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BCC Comments on GDP and Trade Figures
Commenting on the GDP and trade statistics for November 2018, published by the ONS today, Mike Spicer, Director of Research and Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Despite a small improvement in GDP growth between October and November, the underlying three-month measure showed an economy that was slowing after what had been a stronger performance in the previous quarter. This is reinforced by the results of our own Quarterly Economic Survey, which found that the UK economy was
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: Big Squeeze on Firms from Recruitment, Prices and Cash Flow
The British Chambers of Commerce’s quarterly economic survey – the UK’s largest private sector survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – finds that the UK economy ended 2018 stuck in a weak holding pattern, with stagnating levels of growth and business confidence as a result of heightened Brexit uncertainty and other economic pressures. Key findings:•Percentage of services firms reporting an increase in domestic sales and orders drops to two year low•Recruitment difficulties
British Business Says no to No-deal in 100 Days’ Time
The UK’s five leading business groups, representing hundreds of thousands of businesses across the United Kingdom employing millions of people, today unite and call on politicians to prevent a disorderly ‘no-deal’ Brexit on 29th March. “Businesses have been watching in horror as politicians have focused on factional disputes rather than practical steps that business needs to move forward. The lack of progress in Westminster means that the risk of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit is rising. Businesses of all sizes are
BCC: Immigration Proposals Could Leave UK Businesses with Their ‘Hands Tied’
Commenting on the publication of the government’s Immigration White Paper, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While these proposals are not quite as bad as we had originally feared, it’s no secret that companies across the UK are sceptical about whether the government’s approach will actually deliver on their practical, real-world concerns. “From Cornwall to Inverness, from Northern Ireland to Norfolk, employers are hugely concerned that the complexity
BCC Forecast: Business Investment Deep Freeze to Continue in 2019
Uncertainty over the UK’s future relationship with the EU is one of many factors that has weakened the outlook for business investment, according to the latest forecast by British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The UK’s leading business group forecast a decline of -0.6% for business investment this year following weaker than expected data. This is a sharp decline from the 1.0% growth previously forecast. The BCC also expects business investment to grow by just 0.1% in 2019, down from 1.2% growth in its
Councillor Tudor Evans Visits Devon & Plymouth Chamber's New Premises
City Council Leader Tudor Evans visited the Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce to meet with the Chamber’s Chair, Richard Stevens and Chief Executive, Stuart Elford. Councillor Evans, was delighted to visit the Chamber’s new premises where he was given a tour and was very interested to hear about the Chamber expanding their services to their members over the next few months. The Chamber’s CEO Stuart Elford said of the visit: “It was fantastic to welcome Councillor Evans to our premises and discuss
BCC: Time to put Political Games to Bed
Commenting on the confidence vote in the Prime Minister, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “With news that the Prime Minister remains in place, business communities will hope that these political games can finally be put to bed. Westminster must now focus all its energy on urgently giving businesses clarity on the future and avoiding a messy or disorderly Brexit. “We are just over 100 days to go until the UK leaves the EU, and firms are still in the
BCC: Westminster Should be Focused on Needs of the Country
Commenting on the news that the Prime Minister will face a vote of no confidence, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “At one of the most pivotal moments for the UK economy in decades, it is unacceptable that Westminster politicians have chosen to focus on themselves, rather than on the needs of the country. “The utter dismay amongst businesses watching events in Westminster cannot be exaggerated. Our firms are worried, investors around the world are
Employees Awarded International Trade Qualification
First Employees Awarded Nationally Recognised International Trade Qualification as Devon And Plymouth Chamber Launches New Training Courses for 2019. The International Trade team, at Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce has just announced its training programme for 2019, following on from its highly successful 2018 programme which saw two people become the first recipients of Foundation awards in International Trade. The British Chamber of Commerce training programme covers all aspects of exporting
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BCC: Business Intensely Frustrated by yet Another Delay
Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement to the House of Commons on delaying Parliament’s ‘meaningful vote’ on the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Firms are looking on with utter dismay at the ongoing saga in Westminster, and express concern that politicians are seemingly acting in their own interest, with little regard for the millions of people whose livelihoods depend on the success of UK business
British Chambers of Commerce Comments on Labour Market Figures
Commenting on the labour market figures for December 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:“While the latest data confirms that the UK jobs market remains in good shape, the second successive rise in unemployment, coupled with a decline in the number of people who are not seeking work, is further evidence of the increasing tightness in the UK labour market. However, businesses report that the political and economic turbulence,
BCC/DHL: Price Pressures Hitting Manufacturing Exporters
The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, today (Sunday) publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and export documentation data. It finds that as the clock ticks ever closer to Brexit, a combination of exchange rates and price pressures is forcing exporters to increase prices. The survey, of over 2,500 exporters, shows that there is an increasing number of firms who are expecting to increase prices in the next three months. 41% of manufacturers and 34%
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BCC: Brexit Uncertainty Weighing on the Economy and Trade
Commenting on the GDP and trade statistics for October 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The latest GDP data is further evidence that the drag effect of persistent Brexit uncertainty and the significant cost pressures faced by consumers and businesses is taking its toll on the UK economy. “The slowdown on the underlying three-month measure of GDP was largely driven by weaker service sector growth as car sales fell. That
Want to join the Chamber in our new offices?
Devon and Plymouth Chamber currently has four offices available to rent, ranging from 95 to 908 sq ft. Conveniently situated in the Derriford Business Park, the modern offices come on a fully serviced basis including internet connectivity, heat, light, power, rates, cleaning, security and a number of allocated on-site parking spaces. There is also a communal kitchen, breakout area, toilets, a shower and bookable meeting rooms. Telephony, including hardware, software, licences and unlimited calls to UK
BCC: No Deal Advice on EU Citizens Long Overdue
Commenting on the publication of the policy paper by DExEU on the rights of EU citizens in the UK in the event of no deal, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment and Skills at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “While it is long overdue, businesses and EU citizens in the UK will welcome the clarity on how the EU Settlement Scheme will operate in the event of no deal. “Advice on EU nationals was glaringly absent from the no deal technical notices published by the government over the summer,
Expressions of Interest – Devon Business Show
Devon and Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) in partnering to deliver the Devon Business Show. This exciting and commercially successful event is held annually at Plymouth Pavilions and is next booked for 12th June 2019. This high-profile event usually sells out approximately 120 stands at the show for exhibitors from various business sectors and industries, with opportunities for sponsored areas and events in a busy schedule. There are many elements that go into
Migration Figures are Nothing to Celebrate
Commenting on the latest migration statistics, published today by the ONS, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “These latest figures are nothing to celebrate when businesses up and down the country are facing record high skills shortages. “Despite valiant efforts to recruit at home, employers need people to fill vacancies where there are local shortages. As the UK leaves the European Union our government should be shouting from the rooftops about its desire
Plymouth’s 2020 Mayflower 400 Programme Revealed
Plymouth’s Mayflower 400 programme for 2020 has been revealed today. Key highlights include: A major cultural programme funded by, amongst others, £700,000 from Arts Council England that includes a music theatre collaboration between UK and US communities with local artists Seth Lakeman and Nick StimsonSpectacular new events, including the Mayflower Week and Ocean FestivalCommunity engagement through education, arts and culture, sport and volunteering 2020 is the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage,
EU Exit information and Policy Paper
The United Kingdom and the European Union negotiating teams have reached agreement in principle on the Withdrawal Agreement. The terms of the UK’s departure on 29 March 2019 have been established, providing a smooth exit and orderly transition to the future relationship for people, businesses and organisations across our country. You can read a Withdrawal Agreement explainer and Technical Explanatory note on Articles 6-8 on the Northern Ireland Protocol in full here. The Withdrawal Agreement provides
BCC Comments on Brexit Agreement
Commenting on the announcement from the Prime Minister that the Cabinet has backed the draft Withdrawal Agreement and the political declaration on the future relationship between the UK and the EU27, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses will recognise the huge efforts made by the Prime Minister and across government to reach this milestone. “With people’s livelihoods and the future prospects for many companies in the balance, this is not the time for
BCC: Brexit Uncertainty and Skills Shortages Starting to Weigh on Jobs Market
Commenting on the labour market figures for November 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The slight increase in the unemployment rate suggests that the UK jobs market may be starting to falter under the weight of persistent Brexit uncertainty and chronic skills shortages. While the number of people in work remains close to historic highs, our own research confirms that there has been a significant deterioration in the share of
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BCC: Quarterly Growth Not Likely to Maintain Momentum
Commenting on the first estimate of GDP for Q3 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said “While the pick-up in GDP growth in the third quarter is welcome, the stronger headline figure masks a loss of momentum through the quarter from the particularly strong July outturn, when a number of temporary factors, including the heatwave and the World Cup, boosted activity. “The services and construction sectors were the strongest performers
Devon And Plymouth Chamber Pledges Support For Plymouth Working Towards Becoming A Compassionate City
On Wednesday 7th November Devon and Plymouth Chamber, in partnership with St Luke’s Hospice, hosted a Crunchy Breakfast to launch the call to other businesses to join the Chamber in working towards Plymouth becoming an accredited Compassionate City. The Chamber has pledged its support to the Compassionate City project which brings together Plymouth City Council, St Luke’s Hospice and many other organisations to build emotional resilience in our community and to ensure that Plymouth is as compassionate a
Small Business Saturday - 1st December
Could your business feature as a case study? Small Business Saturday is planned for 1st December and the Cabinet Office will be showing their support again this year, and in the buildup they plan to celebrate small businesses across the South West as well as letting them know about what free government support is available. The four themed weeks are as follows: W/c 5 Nov: Business EnvironmentW/c 12 Nov: Employment and SkillsW/c 19 Nov: ExportingW/c 26 Nov: Shop Local They are looking for small businesses
The Big Brexit Christmas Breakfast
On Thursday 6th December, Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a unique Christmas networking event, taking a light-hearted view on how we are all surviving Brexit so far. With the uncertainty around Brexit at this current time, this event will provide businesses with the opportunity to come together to celebrate the festive season and to network around this topical subject. Come and hear brilliant presenter, David Fitzgerald talk about his views on the whole Brexit process. Meet similar
Initial BCC Reaction to Budget 2018
Giving his initial reaction to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “In an atmosphere of unprecedented uncertainty and heightened political noise, the Chancellor has demonstrated that he is listening to business concerns by delivering a Budget that supports investment and growth. “The Chancellor responded directly to the BCC’s calls for bold incentives to turbo-charge business investment, for steps to support high street
Budget 2018: Full BCC Reaction to Autumn Budget
Giving his reaction to the Autumn Budget 2018, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “In an atmosphere of unprecedented uncertainty and heightened political noise, the Chancellor has demonstrated that he is listening to business concerns by delivering a Budget that supports investment and growth. “The Chancellor responded directly to the BCC’s calls for bold incentives to turbo-charge business investment, for steps to support high street businesses
BCC: This cannot be ‘business as usual’ Chancellor
Ahead of the Autumn Budget on Monday, the British Chambers of Commerce is urging the Chancellor to take bold measures to bolster business investment, competitiveness and productivity in the face of Brexit headwinds. The leading business group, which represents almost 75,000 companies employing six million people across the UK, is warning that a ‘business as usual’ approach to this Budget simply won’t be good enough and would leave business communities ill-equipped to overcome the significant period of
BCC Welcomes Chancellor’s Support Package for UK High Streets
Commenting on the Chancellor’s proposals for the high street in the upcoming Autumn Budget, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of Policy and Campaigns, at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “We’re delighted that the Chancellor has heeded our calls to abandon the uprating of business rates for the high street for the next two years, and gone further by cutting bills for the vast majority of high street firms. It’s crucial that we support our town centres as they find their place in a
No-deal Brexit Will Impact on Both Sides of the Channel, say BCC and Northern European Chambers
BCC convenes a meeting with DEXEU Secretary Dominic Raab and seven Northern European Chambers of CommerceThe group collectively represents regions and nations that cover 70% of UK-EU trade – around £344bn in 2016Recent research by BCC shows a fifth of businesses will move part or all of their business to the EU in the event of a no-deal BrexitAt a meeting today (Thursday) with Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab, the British Chambers of Commerce and six Northern European Chambers of Commerce come together to urge
Plymouth is Working Towards Becoming a Compassionate City
Plymouth is working towards becoming an accredited Compassionate City, which will see the city council, St Luke’s Hospice and many other organisations working together to build emotional resilience in our community and ensure that the city is as compassionate a place to live and work as possible, for people nearing the end of their life as well as those left behind grieving. The notion of Plymouth becoming an accredited Compassionate City came about in mid-May, after St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth hosted a
The Plymouth Area Business Council Dinner
The Plymouth Area Business Council dinner will celebrate its 20th year this year. Not only will the dinner mark the organisation’s long association with the armed forces based in Plymouth, the event being again held in the Royal Marine barracks in Stonehouse, but also the association with and support from the city’s University. Richard Stevens, Chairman of the Plymouth Area Business Council said: “As we mark our twentieth year, we look to the future and it is fitting that we have the University’s support
BCC Initial Reaction to the Government’s Post-Brexit Immigration Plans
Commenting on the government’s post-Brexit immigration plans, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses have been waiting with great impatience for more detail on the UK’s future immigration policy, and many will have decidedly mixed views about the Prime Minister’s plans. “First impressions matter to business, and our companies will welcome the promise of speedier entry into the country for many short-term business visitors and
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The Heart of the South Local Enterprise Partnership is currently consulting on its document entitled ‘Stepping up to the Challenge.’ This is a draft Productivity Strategy for the counties of Devon and Somerset. Our area compares unfavourably with most in the county in terms of the volume of the work achieved, per hour, spend on innovation, number of companies which export and overall how competitive our economy is. The strategy aims to double the size of the local economy by 2030 and improve our relative
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