BCCH, the UK’s Power‑Play Book
What the BCC (British Chambers of Commerce) is shouting at the government this week:
- Turn up the “upgrades” – invest in roads, rail, and the power grid. We’re not talking about pony‑powered wagons.
- Give SMEs a boost – fund Artificial Intelligence so that small businesses can out‑think giant rivals.
- Run a broadband marathon – the “Project Gigabit” needs a budget, or Britain will stay stuck in Wi‑Fi‑dead zones.
- Feed the learning machine – shift Apprenticeship Levy money straight into training, so our workforce gets a good crash‑course.
- Help young guns – expand the Youth Guarantee for 18‑to‑24‑year‑olds and let more employers help map skill‑scapes.
- Give UK exports a passport – support SME exporters like a superhero, and keep the ripple of the International Investment Summit flowing.
Why it matters – the BCC’s humming‑bird report
The Council consulted over 51 local chambers and shredded surveys of more than 5,000 businesses to find the “big‑BTG” barriers. According to Shevaun Haviland, BCC’s Director General, the spending review’s verdict will decide whether the economy dances or bleats.
“In this high‑stakes exam the government can’t miss the mark,” she warned. “Simply put: let ‘business’ have more time, money, and muscle. That’s the down‑payment on our future prosperity.”
The Top Three Take‑aways
- People enrichment – invest in people, give them the skills for tomorrow.
- Infrastructure – plug the holes in roads, energy, and broadband.
- Trade power – pull up a global leadership toe, keep the international flow of investment strong.
If the government tunes up these three areas, the future could sparkle. So, buckle up, politicians – the BCC wants a smooth ride ahead.
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