Birmingham Post - Tag - british chambers of commerce

UK deficit shrinks as exports remain strong

Birmingham Post — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:40:00 GMT

The trade deficit in the UK shrank in March as exports to the US, China and Russia grew strongly.

Confidence growing among Midland businesses

Birmingham Post — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 06:15:00 GMT

There are signs of business confidence returning in Midland firms, according to a new survey.

Business rates rise 'would devastate Midland firms', claims Birmingham Chamber

Birmingham Post — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 08:10:00 GMT

Birmingham Chamber of Commerce Group is calling on the Government to reconsider its latest proposal to increase annual business rates from two per cent to 5.6 per cent which will have a devastating effect on businesses.

Business leaders call on Chancellor to 'announce less but do more' in Budget

Birmingham Post — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:27:00 GMT

Midland business leaders have asked Chancellor George Osborne to “announce less but do more” in next month’s Budget.

Business and union leaders call for HS2 plans to go-ahead

Birmingham Post — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 11:25:00 GMT

Business leaders, union bosses and economists are urging the Government to press ahead with plans for a high-speed rail line between London and Birmingham.

British Chambers of Commerce warns of 'minimal' growth rate

Birmingham Post — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:05:00 GMT

The Government has been urged to take "bold measures" to stimulate the economy after a business lobby group warned of "minimal" growth until the second half of next year.

British chambers of commerce warn that economic recovery is too slow

Birmingham Post — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 05:45:00 GMT

The pace of Britain’s economic recovery is too slow and the Government needs to do more to support business, according to key lobby group.

Businesses need high speed rail, transport select committee told

Birmingham Post — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:40:00 GMT

Businesses need a new high speed rail network, the head of Britain’s business organisations has told MPs.

Jonathan Walker: Frosty reaction to launch of LEP quango

Birmingham Post — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Congratulations to David Frost, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, who has agreed to chair a new local network for local enterprise partnerships.

National minimum wage rise criticised by unions and business leaders

Birmingham Post — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:10:00 GMT

A fervent – if not unexpected – divide has arisen between business leaders and unions after the minimum wage was increased by 15p per hour.