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.
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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,...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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.
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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...
View ArticleBCC 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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