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BCC talks... economy

Allan Williams, Mike Spicer, and Suren Thiru are joined by Vicky Pryce to talk about economic and monetary policy in the wake of the EU referendum.

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BCC talks... changes in Whitehall

In this episode Allan Williams is joined by Director of Research Mike Spicer, Head of Public Affairs Ashley Shackleton, and Public Affairs Officer Fiona Krasniqi, to discuss the various changes in...

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BCC talks... skills and apprenticeships

Senior Press and Communications Manager Allan Williams is joined by Head of Education and Skills Marcus Mason, to discuss the skills shortage that employers face, and the apprenticeship levy. Featuring...

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BCC talks... politics in Autumn

Parliament has returned, party conferences are shortly upon us, and the Chancellor is to publish an Autumn Statement. Senior Press and Communications Manager Allan Williams is joined by Acting Director...

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BCC talks... exports and trade

How can businesses boost their export performance? The BCC team discusses international trade and how a weaker pound could help companies. Featuring James Ramsbotham of North East England Chamber of...

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BCC talks... Labour party conference

It's party conference season and the BCC is on the road in Liverpool to discuss the goings on and measures announced, as well as looking ahead to the Conservative conference in Birmingham. Senior Press...

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BCC talks... the economy

The pound has fallen sharply, but the UK economy has not shown signs of contraction following the EU referendum. Senior Press and Communications Manager Allan Williams is joined by Acting Director...

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BCC talks... Heathrow decision

It's been a long time coming, but the government has announced plans for a new runway to be built at Heathrow Airport! Allan Williams is joined by Director of Research Mike Spicer and Jane Gratton,...

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BCC talks... US election, trade, and Brexit

Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States - the BCC discusses what this means for UK-US trade policy, and an impact on any Brexit discussion. There's also an update on the recent...

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BCC talks... Autumn Statement

The BCC team analyses the Chancellor's Autumn Statement and what it means for business. Allan Williams is joined by Director of Research Mike Spicer, Head of Economics Suren Thiru, Head of Public...

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BCC talks... a business update

The BCC team discusses the Supreme Court hearing on Article 50, recent proposals on corporate governance and the future of rail. Allan Williams is joined by Head of Public Affairs Ashley Shackleton and...

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BCC talks... 2016 in review

The BCC reviews the year and looks ahead to 2017, talking EU referendum, politics, inflation, and other critical business issues. It's been quite the year! Allan Williams is joined by Director of...

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BCC talks... inflation

It's a new year, and inflation is looming as a concern on the horizon. How can businesses mitigate inflationary pressures, and what can the Bank of England do to avoid it rising far above target? Allan...

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BCC talks... PM's plan for Brexit

Last week Theresa May gave her plans for Brexit - leaving the Single Market, and controlling immigration. Allan Williams is joined by Ashley Shackleton, BCC Head of Public Affairs, and Andrew Fielding...

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BCC talks... business rates

Business rates has long been regarded as a huge tax burden for businesses of all sizes - but how are the recent and forthcoming changes likely to affect firms across the country? Allan Williams is...

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BCC talks... Annual Conference

The Annual Conference is round the corner! The team discuss the key agenda items, from devolution to competitiveness, and Brexit. With Louise Punter, Chief Executive of Surrey Chambers of Commerce.

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BCC talks... Spring Budget

The Budget gave some relief for business rates, but also increased NICs for the self-employed. Orla Hennessy speaks to Director of Research and Economics Mike Spicer and Head of Public Affairs Ashley...

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BCC talks... new tax changes

The new financial year is imminent, but what changes are coming that will impact your business? From apprenticeship levy, to immigrant skills charge, living wage increases, and corporation tax, the...

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BCC talks... the week that was, May 11th

The BCC podcast is back! Reviewing the week that was in #business and #politics, to give our view of events that affect the Chamber business community. Allan Williams is joined by Director of Research...

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BCC talks... manifesto week!

The election campaign ramped up this week with #torymanifesto, Labour manifesto and the debates! Allan Williams, Mike Spicer and Ashley Shackleton dissect the manifestos and what they mean for...

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BCC talks... the week that was, June 2

The BCC discusses the latest on the election front. Are the pollsters wrong? Is it a Presidential campaign? Are we hearing anything for business? Allan Williams is again joined by Director of Research...

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BCC talks... General Election

Theresa May called an election to improve on her 17 seat majority. She's now left with... a 17 seat working majority, with support from the DUP. The BCC team discuss the results, the big shocks, and...

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BCC talks... Queen's Speech

The Queen's Speech was Brexit heavy but thin on the ground - Allan Williams is joined by Research Director Mike Spicer and Head of Economics Suren Thiru to discuss what it means for business, as well...

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BCC talks... Brexit and party conferences

The BCC team is back from their break over the summer, ready to discuss more of the issues dominating the agenda. Allan Williams is joined by Mike Spicer and Ashley Shackleton. The initial upload of...

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BCC talks... party conferences!

Labour was a carnival, Conservative... wasn't. Allan Williams is joined by Orla Hennessy, Ashley Shackleton and Fiona Krasniqi to discuss the fallout from the party conferences, Brexit, and the future...

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BCC talks... what we want from the Budget

Our shopping list to tackle key business issues grows ever larger for the Chancellor. Allan Williams is joined by Suren Thiru, Mike Spicer, and Jane Gratton, to talk about what businesses want to see...

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BCC talks... Industrial Strategy

The Industrial Strategy has gone under the radar in recent months, but how important is it to focus on the domestic agenda? Allan Williams, Mike Spicer, and Ashley Shackleton discuss.

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BCC talks... 2018

Allan Williams and Mike Spicer look for a quieter year, following 2017 - with productivity, skills and Brexit all set to dominate the agenda.

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BCC talks... gender pay gap

Allan Williams interviews Sara Abbonizio, Head of Business Engagement in the Gender Pay Gap team at the Government Equalities Office, to discuss gender pay gap reporting for business.

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BCC talks... apprenticeships

It's National Apprenticeships Week, and Jane Gratton guest hosts as she interviews Sir Gerry Berragan, CEO of the Institute for Apprenticeships, to talk about the Apprenticeship Levy, skills, and...

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BCC talks... exam qualifications

Jane Gratton, BCC's Head of Business Environment, interviews Phil Beach CBE, Executive Director for Vocational and Technical Qualifications at Ofqual, to discuss the changes to GCSE's and other issues...

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"You can't exhort business to do its bit - it does its bit every day"

Housing is the key focus of the first episode of this relaunched podcast series, discussing at length the government's housing pledge, and why generations of governments have failed to build enough...

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Immigration system post-EU - BCC talks with Fragomen

The BCC was gripped with World Cup fever this week, as Allan Williams and Mike Spicer looked to digest what the Chequers agreement meant for business. Allan also spoke to Ian Robinson, a partner at...

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How do you help support an older workforce?

Allan Williams and Mike Spicer return for the latest podcast, discussing the latest from Brexit, following the amendments to the Customs Bill, and the impact on import VAT. In the second half, Jane...

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What happens to VAT after Brexit?

VAT is a huge issue that has gone under the radar, but it is set to change dramatically post-Brexit. Firms potentially face a serious cashflow issue under a new system that is yet to be clarified. To...

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BCC talks... T-Levels

Jane Gratton talks to Sue Lovelock, Deputy Director for T-Levels Delivery at the Department for Education, about how businesses can engage properly with the qualification.

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BCC talks with Ofsted

BCC's Head of People Policy talks to Jos Parsons, Principal Officer, Further Education and Skills

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