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Restart, Rebuild, Renew-Leading the recovery of business

The UK is at a pivotal moment in its recovery from the impact of Coronavirus.

BCC responds to new self-isolation support payment for people on low incomes

Commenting on the government’s announcement that people on low incomes in Coronavirus hotspots in England will be able to claim up to £182 if they have to self-isolate,

BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Firms vulnerable as government schemes approach end

Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business  Tracker reveal that business conditions improved only moderately in the weeks since the UK economy suffered an historic contraction in Q2 2020, with firms still reporting high levels of reliance on government support schemes to help stem cashflow issues. · 38 per cent of firms reported improved revenue from UK customers · More than 1 in 3 of businesses say they have three months or less worth of cash in reserve · BCC continues to call for significant interventions to protect businesses and jobs

For immediate release BCC responds to further easing of lockdown restrictions

Commenting on the government’s announcement that businesses in the beauty and leisure sectors will be allowed to reopen from tomorrow (Saturday 15 August),

BCC and Mobile UK: Remove barriers to improved mobile coverage and level up remote working

Research from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with Mobile UK, has underlined the importance of good quality mobile coverage to enable firms to restart and maintain operations successfully after the Covid-19 pandemic.