UK-France: A New Chapter in the Special Relationship
4 September 2026
The one-year loan of the Bayeux Tapestry from France to the United Kingdom this week provided a striking backdrop to […]
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Costs Crisis Hampering Hiring
1 September 2026
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of Policy for People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  “Although […]
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Eurostar becomes the first rail operator to launch a ChatGPT app across Europe
26 August 2026
Eurostar announces the global launch of its official app in ChatGPT, becoming the first rail operator to offer this service […]
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UK: BUSINESSES CONTINUE TO FEEL THE INFLATIONARY HEAT 
24 August 2026
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the Office for National Statistics this morning, Caterina Batog, Research and Economics […]
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UK: No. 10 North Can Be Catalyst For Effective Devolution
30 July 2026
Responding to the launch of Number 10 North today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Business Environment at the BCC, said:  “The […]
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Eurostar brings its first ERTMS-equipped e300 train into service following ERA authorisation
27 July 2026
Eurostar announced that, on 6 July 2026, it received authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to bring […]
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Andy Burham’s New Cabinet
23 July 2026
The Franco-British Chamber congratulates Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom As the new Cabinet […]
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UK: New Covent Garden Market surpasses the £1 billion turnover milestone
20 July 2026
In a statement released on 15 July, New Covent Garden Market (NCGM), the UK’s leading wholesale market for fruit, vegetables […]
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UK: Recruitment Challenges Continue to Stall Hiring  
13 July 2026
Less than a quarter (23%) of firms are expecting to increase the size of their workforce over the coming months, […]
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UK: Procurement Overhaul Key To Boosting Regions 
30 June 2026
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging government to transform public procurement and infrastructure delivery to unlock growth.  At […]
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UK: No Surprise As Interest Rate Held  
18 June 2026
Responding to the Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:   […]
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The 9th edition of the Barometer of Franco-British Economics Relations is now available!
12 June 2026
📊 €121 billion Franco-British bilateral trade in 2025, near-record for the third consecutive year. In a world of tariff wars, […]
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BCC Economic Forecast: Growth To Remain Subdued
4 June 2026
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Economic Forecast suggests growth will remain subdued in 2026 and 2027, as the […]
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Attractiveness: France Remains Europe’s Champion for Foreign Investment
22 May 2026
France confirms its position as Europe’s most attractive country for foreign investment for the seventh consecutive year, according to consulting […]
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THE UK GOVERNMENT HAS SET OUT ITS LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE COMING PARLIAMENTARY SESSION.
20 May 2026
For companies operating between France and the UK, three announcements stand out. 1) EUROPEAN PARTNERSHIP BILL: THE MOST SIGNIFICANT SHIFT […]
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