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  • Training and flexible working key to staff retention, says BCC and Indeed
    19th July 2018

    Aside from staff pay, firms are more likely to increase their investment in training, and introduce more flexible working practices, in order to retain staff, according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and recruitment company Indeed.

  • BCC comments on inflation figures
    18th July 2018

    Commenting on the inflation statistics for June 2018, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Inflation was unchanged in June for the second successive month, with

  • BCC: UK wage growth undermined by poor productivity
    17th July 2018

    Commenting on the labour market figures for July 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Robust jobs growth, together with another drop-in unemployment, is further evidence of the

  • BCC: business alarm on potential Brexit VAT bombshell
    18th July 2018

    Commenting on the passage of amendments to the Customs Bill, which commit the government to fully separating the UK from the EU VAT regime, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “This is the first view

  • BCC appoints Claire Walker and Hannah Essex as Co-Executive Directors of Policy and Campaigns
    16th July 2018

    The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), the leading UK business organisation, is delighted to announce the appointment of Claire Walker and Hannah Essex as Co-Executive Directors of Policy and Campaigns. Claire and Hannah arrive from leading education organisation Teach First,

  • BCC on Brexit White Paper: time to translate ambition into answers for business
    12th July 2018

    Commenting on the release of the UK government’s long-awaited White Paper on the future UK-EU relationship, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “At last, businesses have a more comprehensive understanding of the Government’s

  • We’re recruiting: Member Services & Marketing Co-ordinator
    12th July 2018

    Reports to: Marketing & Events Executive Overview To support the delivery of events, member services and marketing exceeding our members expectations and assisting them to grow their business, through making good contacts and learning from experts within the business community.

  • Three Cheers For Law Firm Promotions
    12th July 2018

    Top 100 law firm DMH Stallard has announced three promotions to partnership from its private client, planning and environment, and corporate practices with effect from 1 July. Camilla Bishop, Chloe Karamian and Justine Tocher join over 70 partners based in

  • Foxhills Beats The Monday Blues
    12th July 2018

    Foxhills is aiming to kick off the week in style as it invites local companies to mix business with leisure with its new Corporate Mondays. The historic Surrey resort, on the doorstep of Heathrow Airport, the M25 and within easy

  • Notification of major gas works: Dorking Road, Epsom
    11th July 2018

    I am writing to make you aware of our forthcoming upgrade of our gas network in Dorking Road, Epsom. This essential work involves the replacement of old metal gas mains with new plastic pipe to ensure we continue to provide

  • BCC comments on new monthly GDP statistics and trade figures
    10th July 2018

    Commenting on the new monthly GDP statistics and key short-term indicators for May 2018, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said “The latest GDP data confirms that there was

  • Local Plan hearings finish – more opportunities to shape our borough’s future
    9th July 2018

    Cllr Paul Spooner, Leader of the Council, says: “Across our whole borough, people need places to live and thrive, with a great environment, transport and other vital infrastructure to support them. The government’s Planning Inspector has now finished the public