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BCC says government is ‘running out of time’ to support businesses

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has urged the prime minister, chancellor of the exchequer and both leadership candidates for the Conservative party to back a proposed plan that aims to provide “vital” support to UK businesses. The open letter by the BCC comes ahead of the upcoming Ofgem announcement in which energy prices are predicted to...

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BCC report highlights exporter issues with EU trade deal

Retailers and exporters have continued to experience issues with the UK’s EU trade deal since it was arranged in 2020, with a new report by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) further highlighting the “host of issues” that have impacted different industries. Research by the organisation, which covered over 1,000 businesses, has led the BCC to...

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UK growth forecast cut post Brexit

UK retailers, brands and businesses in general may face tougher times ahead than anticipated, as the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has slashed its growth forecast for the UK in the light of the Brexit vote. According to the BBC it now expects the UK to grow 1.8 percent this year, down from its March estimate of 2.2 percent, and by 1 percent...

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Need to know menswear facts & figures for LC:M

As the UK gears up for this season’s kick off of men’s fashion weeks with London Collections: Men, FashionUnited takes a moment to examine the current state of the menswear market in the UK to see how it has grown and evolved over the years. Below we have compiled a list with the main facts and figures on menswear in the UK as well as LC:M....

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British Fashion Council names 10 NewGen Men recipients

The British Fashion Council has announced that 10 emerging designers will receive NewGen Men support for spring/summer 2017 at London Collections: Men in June. Three new designers have been added to the line-up for spring/summer 2017: Grace Wales Bonner, who will receive support for a salon show; recent Central Saint Martins graduate Kiko...

Fashion

London Collections: Men launches talk series

The British Fashion Council is building on the success of its talk series during London Fashion Week and London Fashion Weekend by adding a series of events to take place during London Collections: Men this January. Entitled London Men’s Week Talk Series, the British Fashion Council has put together a programme of speakers from the industry that...

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BFC Graduate Preview Day honours UK's Fashion Schools

The annual Graduate Preview Day, hosted by the British Fashion Council, brought together 28 fashion colleges from across the UK to celebrate the work of their graduating students. This year’s event saw The Royal College of Arts, the University of Salford and the University of Westminster being crowned the winners by the judging panel, which...

Fashion

Shopping in the eurozone

Although the UK’s economic recovery is underway, the situation remains fragile and the risks of a relapse cannot be ignored, warns the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in its recent Economic Forecast. The BCC, the national body for businesses, says that the worsening eurozone debt crisis and upheavals in global financial markets will increase...