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UK: No Surprise As Interest Rate Held

Responding to the Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  […]

The 9th edition of the Barometer of Franco-British Economics Relations is now available!

📊 €121 billion Franco-British bilateral trade in 2025, near-record for the third consecutive year. In a world of tariff wars, […]

BCC Economic Forecast: Growth To Remain Subdued

The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Economic Forecast suggests growth will remain subdued in 2026 and 2027, as the […]

Attractiveness: France Remains Europe’s Champion for Foreign Investment

France confirms its position as Europe’s most attractive country for foreign investment for the seventh consecutive year, according to consulting […]

THE UK GOVERNMENT HAS SET OUT ITS LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE COMING PARLIAMENTARY SESSION.

For companies operating between France and the UK, three announcements stand out. 1) EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP BILL: THE MOST SIGNIFICANT SHIFT […]

UK: Inflation Dip Unlikely To Be Sustained

Responding to the latest inflation data, published this morning by the Office for National Statistics, Caterina Batog, Research & Economics Analyst, at […]

The King Speech is likely to include an energy independence bill

On 13 May, His Majesty King Charles III’s speech is likely to include a bill on energy independence. This must […]

UK: Energy Reform Must Go Further

Responding to the Energy Secretary’s speech on reform to the UK’s energy system, Ben Martin, Policy Manager at the BCC, said: “Today’s announcements […]

UK: Smaller Exporters Struggling To Make Headway

The proportion of businesses reporting increased export orders sits at 25% in Q1 2026, compared with 31% in Q2 2018. There is a big […]

UK: Recruitment Challenging As New Employment Law Lands

Nearly three quarters of firms (71%) say they experienced hiring difficulties in Q1 of 2026, according to the latest data […]

ANNUAL REPORT 2025: FOREIGN INVESTMENT IN FRANCE BY BUSINESS FRANCE

In 2025, France attracted 1,878 foreign investment projects, creating or maintaining 47,734 jobs. Retail, manufacturing, and decision-making centers led, while 315 first-time investors highlighted […]

UK: Rates Held As Inflation Risks Rise

Reacting to the latest interest rate decision, by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British […]

Trainline Business have released their White paper, The “Hidden Habits” of Britain’s Travelling Workforce.

Almost two-thirds (63%) of business travellers feel overwhelmed by travel admin, as fragmented booking systems force workers into inefficient workarounds […]

UK – SPRING-STATEMENT: Delivery On Economic Potential ‘Vital’

Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s Spring Statement […]

ENGIE announces the acquisition of UK Power Networks, UK’s best-in-class electricity distribution network

26 February 2026

ENGIE today announces the signing of an agreement to acquire 100% of UK Power Networks (UKPN), the best-in-class electricity distributor […]