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BCC warns removal of ‘de minimis’ could increase prices

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), which represents more than 50,000 businesses across the UK, have warned that the removal of tariff exemptions for low-value imports could push up prices and reduce trade for small businesses. In a statement, the BCC said that the removal of the ‘de minimis’ exemption for imported goods, which is currently...

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Barker Shoes wins E-Commerce Business of the Year

Northamptonshire-based Barker Shoes, which manufactures footwear, accessories and leather goods, won E-Commerce Business of the Year at the British Chambers of Commerce’s annual Chamber Business Awards 2019. The Chamber Business Awards, now in its 16th year, highlights the role of businesses delivering growth and prosperity for the UK and local...

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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...