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Responding to the publication of the National Planning Policy Framework, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said:     “This framework has the potential to unlock the planning system in England and boost economic growth, but the

Responding to today’s statement by the Chancellor, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said:     “If businesses succeed, our communities prosper, the economy grows, and the wealth needed to support our public services is created.    

We are writing to let you know about our planned closures week commencing Monday 29 July. Please consider these closures when planning your journey. Our overnight closures usually start from 10pm and finish by 5.30am Monday to Thursday and from

Reacting to the UK joining the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) E-commerce initiative, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:    “This deal between the UK and 90 of its global trading partners is good news for business.

The University of Surrey, Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board (ICB), Surrey County Council, and Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) have launched the innovative Surrey Academic Health & Care Partnership (SAHCP), a collaborative designed to improve health outcomes in Surrey

The majority of SMEs are still not using artificial intelligence, despite a growing acceptance by businesses that it will help boost productivity. Research carried out by the British Chambers of Commerce Insights Unit in partnership with specialist recruiter Pertemps Network

Reacting to the launch of the Pathways Into Employment report and plans for a new Government White Paper, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said:   “The Government is right to focus on getting more people

Responding to the launch of Skills England, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “The UK economy has a pervasive skills and productivity problem that stretches back long before the pandemic and Brexit. “Skills shortages ramp

A new Government, Brexit, and ‘Brand Britain’ – what would you say to the new Prime Minister? With a new Government in place, your business voice has never been more important. The British Chambers of Commerce Network campaigns – and

As we continue to make good progress with our works, we are writing to let you know about three planned closures we need to put in place. These closures are to enable Affinity Water to undertake water main works and

Surrey-based consultancy Enigma Strategic Communications continues to shine, picking up ‘Businessperson of the year’ at the coveted Central South Business Awards 2024. This is in addition to having already been recognised with a ‘Creative Entrepreneur of the year’ accolade at the Great

Reacting to the latest ONS data on inflation, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:    “Today’s data indicating a 2% increase in the CPI rate shows the UK is exiting its three-year inflation crisis and makes a