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The planning system in England is more complex, costly and difficult for business than it was 5 years ago, according to a major report published today (Monday) by the British Chambers of Commerce. The BCC report says that five years

PwC has joined forces with ramsac, a leading IT support company, to improve its digital service offering to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The collaboration is being announced at the Vistage Executive Summit London, taking place on the 1st

The British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL, today publishes its latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook, based on survey and documentation data from UK exporters. The Outlook shows considerable price pressures amongst exporting businesses – but exporters are absorbing

Surrey Researcher-Entrepreneurs: From Research to Innovation 6th Dec 2017, 5:30pm-8:00pm Innovation for Health Building, University of Surrey The Surrey Researcher-Entrepreneurs series celebrates this journey from discovery to innovation and highlights the enterprising spirit of our researchers.  The first event of

More low emission and alternative transport,  an anti-idling campaign to encourage drivers to turn off their engines at traffic lights and outside schools and additional electric vehicle charging points – all key aims of the new Air Quality Strategy for our

Commenting on the publication of the rail strategy by the Department for Transport, Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The prospect of increasing capacity by re-opening some railway routes will be cheered

Guildford College student Anna Lumsden who achieved a Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up at Guildford College, has been awarded gold medal in the recent World Skills National Finals at The Skills Show at the NEC in

Much needed new homes, jobs and transport improvements are a step closer as the Council agrees that our new Local Plan can be submitted to the government’s planning inspectorate. Cllr Paul Spooner, Leader of the Council, says: “This is great

Commenting on the Industrial Strategy White Paper, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Chambers of Commerce have been working actively with government to develop the Industrial Strategy, and we are pleased that the concerns and

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Economy GDP growth forecast 2017-18 1.5% 2018 -19 1.4% 2019-20 1.3% 2020-21 1.5% 2021-22 1.6%   Inflation Annual rate of CPI inflation forecast to fall from peak of 3% to 2% in the year. Public sector net borrowing as %

Giving his reaction to the Autumn Budget, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Chamber business communities wanted the Chancellor to focus on the basics – rates, roads, and ringtones – and will be