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Eurostar brings its first ERTMS-equipped e300 train into service following ERA authorisation

Eurostar announced that, on 6 July 2026, it received authorisation from the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) to bring […]

Andy Burham’s New Cabinet

The Franco-British Chamber congratulates Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom As the new Cabinet […]

UK: New Covent Garden Market surpasses the £1 billion turnover milestone

In a statement released on 15 July, New Covent Garden Market (NCGM), the UK’s leading wholesale market for fruit, vegetables […]

UK: Recruitment Challenges Continue to Stall Hiring

Less than a quarter (23%) of firms are expecting to increase the size of their workforce over the coming months, […]

UK: Procurement Overhaul Key To Boosting Regions

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging government to transform public procurement and infrastructure delivery to unlock growth. At […]

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 […]