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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 […]

Defence Sector Key to Better EU Trade Ties

18 February 2026

Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech at the Munich Security Conference, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, […]

UK: Further Rate Cuts Crucial to Support Growth

9 February 2026

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

EU Reset Must Reverse Trade Slump

4 February 2026

In new survey data, the percentage of businesses reporting increased export orders has fallen to 21% in Q4 2025, compared […]

UK-EU : Clean Energy Deal A Welcome First Step

26 January 2026

Reacting to the announcement of a new clean energy deal with the EU, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at […]

UK: The British Chambers of Commerce respond to New US Tariffs Plan

20 January 2026

Responding to news that the US plans to introduce fresh 10% tariffs on UK goods, from next month, William Bain, […]

UK: Price expectations in the latest QES: what it means for inflation in 2026

12 January 2026

Stuart Morrison, Research Manager, British chambers of Commerce The latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES)[1] from the BCC’s Insights Unit once again highlights […]