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UK: Turning Point As More SMEs Unlock AI

25 September 2025

Over a third of SMEs (35%) say they are actively using AI technology, up from 25% in 2024 – according […]

UK: Huge AI Potential To Boost Global Trade 

18 September 2025

Reacting to the WTO’s publication of its World Trade Report for 2025, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: […]

UK Trade Rebounds In July 

17 September 2025

Commenting on the latest ONS trade data, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said:  “The first month of reduced […]

SMEs Key To Defence Industrial Strategy

9 September 2025

Responding to the announcement of the Defence Industrial Strategy, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “Raising defence investment is […]

UK – British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Economic Forecast: Growth Continues To Flatline

4 September 2025

The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast has upgraded growth expectations for 2025. But overall, the outlook remains […]

UK: Inflation Warning Lights Flashing

Reacting to the latest inflation data published by the ONS, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce […]

UK: Unlocking Growth Through Green Innovation

In June, BCC’s Global Annual Conference welcomed businesses, Chambers, politicians and policy experts to the QEII Centre in London. Attendees […]

UK: Small Business Plan ‘Important Step Forward’

Responding to the launch of the Government’s Small Business Plan, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said:  “This is […]

UK: The BCC (British Chambers of Commerce) Welcomes Greenlight For Sizewell C

Responding to news that Sizewell C has been given the greenlight, Ben Martin, BCC Policy Manager, said: “Sizewell C will […]

UK: MPs Urged to Back Key ERB (Employment Rights Bill) Amendments

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on MPs to support key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill, when […]

UK: Government Must Harness Retail Investor Optimism

Over half of retail investors (53%) are optimistic about their investments over the next twelve months (compared to 42% in […]

UK: Labour Market, People and Work Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure 

Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British […]

The outcomes of the Franco-British Summit 2025

Françoise Rausch, President of the Franco-British Chamber was delighted to take part in the Franco-British Summit 2025 on 9th and […]

President Macron starts an historical State Visit to the UK at the invitation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Ahead of President Emmanuel Macron’s State Visit to the United Kingdom and the Franco-British Summit (8–10 July 2025), the UK-France […]

Find out more about The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy 2025

Strategy document setting out a new economic approach to backing the UK’s strengths, with ambitious plans for 8 high-growth sectors. […]