Planning System Putting The Brakes On Growth
Economic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report.
EU Reset Must Reverse Trade Slump
New survey data of over 2,000 exporters from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, has laid stark the impact of Brexit, Covid, war, and tariffs on the UK’s exports.
Latest Inflation Figures Deepen Uncertainty for Businesses
Responding to the latest inflation data, published by the Office for National Statistics, Suzanne Caldwell, Managing Director, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, said:
Fully Funded Watchtower Programme Launched to Support Cumbria’s Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the North West Aerospace Alliance (NWAA), has launched Watchtower Cumbria
Costs Pressures Hit Jobs Market But 70% of Businesses Still Struggling to Recruit
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC’s) Quarterly Recruitment Outlook shows less than a quarter (23%) of surveyed businesses are planning to increase the size of their workforce in the next three months
Business Rates Anxiety Hits Record High
The BCC is calling on the Treasury to rethink its plans for business rates as anxiety about changes to the system in April reaches record levels.
More Clouds Gathering Over Business Confidence
Confidence among businesses has continued to weaken, with tax remaining the biggest concern, according to the UK’s largest business sentiment survey.
BCC Economic Forecast: Budget Unlikely to Be Growth Game Changer
The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast suggests the recent Budget is unlikely to kickstart the UK economy.
EU Trade Getting More Difficult
A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit shows EU trade is becoming increasingly difficult, and last year’s reset needs to continue at real pace in 2026 to deliver vital deals for businesses.
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce Welcomes William King Construction as Newest Partner Member
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that William King Construction has joined the Chamber as a Partner Member.