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Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:   

“Goods exports fared well in May with a 5.2% increase in volume, particularly in chemicals exports to the rest of the world. By comparison, goods exports to the EU rose more modestly ac...


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Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the Office for National Statistics this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said:

“The latest ONS data shows a fragile economy weighed down by geopolitical tensions and domestic cost pressures.

“With GDP growing by 0.7% in the three months to May, ...


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The proportion of businesses reporting increased exports orders fell to 16% in Q2 2026, down from 25% in Q1.  

The balance of firms reporting increased orders stands at -10%, with 26% of businesses reporting a decrease.  In the past 20 years, export orders have only been worse...

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Reacting to the UK-India trade deal entering into force, Steve Lynch MBE, Director of International Trade at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:     

“It has been a tough few years for UK traders but there is a real buzz among businesses about this deal entering into force. It is a genuinely exciting milestone.

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Responding to the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech, Kate Shoesmith, Policy Director at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:

“There were clear themes in tonight’s speech by the Chancellor that businesses will hope are carried on by Andy Burnham’s new administration.

“Over the last two years, the Chancellor has supported important step...


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