British Chambers of Commerce

Reacting to the announcement of new US tariffs under section 301 of the Trade Act 1974, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

“It is no surprise that the

Responding to the launch of the Government’s consultation into zero-hours contracts, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:

“Employment legislation must be proportionate, affordable and workable for both businesses and their employees.

“The proposed right to guaranteed hours for people on...

The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Economic Forecast suggests growth will remain subdued in 2026 and 2027, as the reverberations of the Middle East conflict continue to be felt. The BCC is predicting weak business investment, higher inflation and falling exports.

The key points in the forecast are:

By Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce and Rt Hon Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister for Skills

Over a million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). That’s not just a social crisis – it’s an economic one. Every day this talent drifts further from the workplace, businesses los...

Alan Milburn’s Young People and Work diagnostic report marks one of the most significant recent assessments of youth participation in the UK labour market. It is the first report of an independent review, designed to diagnose why over a million young people are not in education, employment or training (NEET). A ‘solutions’ report is due to be published in early Autumn 2026. <...