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BCC Economic Forecast: Growth Upgraded But Concern Over Two Speed Economy
The QEF, winner of the 2024 FocusEconomics award for best GDP forecast, expects the UK economy to grow by 1.1%, revised up from the previous forecast of 0.9%.
UK Spared New US Tariffs
“UK firms exporting steel or aluminium goods to the US will be relieved that tariffs will not double today. They now at least have clarity that duty rates will remain the same until 9 July.”
York and North Yorkshire businesses get £600,000 export boost
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has launched a new support programme to get businesses exporting around the world, backed by more than £600,000 in grants.
EU Reset Must Cut Shackles From Business
The BCC wants to see seven vital changes made to the Brexit deal which are based on its four years of in-depth analysis and research involving thousands of businesses.
Summit Marks New Beginning
“A permanent deal to remove unnecessary checks on food and drink exports in both directions is a huge boost; it will cut costs, reduce waste and increase sales.”
