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King’s Speech must fix broken business rates

Bank facing interest rate dilemma

Conflict cuts Middle East trade by one fifth

UK’s economic security at risk

Iran conflict deepens inflation concerns

Employers driving real change through Local Skills Improvement Plans

Growth shoots risk being snuffed out by Iran conflict

Trade Union access proposals ‘a blow for business’

Somerset businesses face ongoing recruitment challenges as new employment law takes effect

Business confidence fragile going into global turmoil

Celebrations for Somerset Business Awards 2026 winners

Calm before the inflation storm

Chamber launches Weston business breakfast to champion local business

Somerset businesses accelerate AI adoption without huge cuts in workforce numbers

Rates held as inflation risks rise

Unemployment remains a threat

Chancellor ‘backing the right horses’

New chair elected by BCC board

Tariff clouds weigh on exports as 2026 begins

Economy flatlines as firms struggle to invest

Trade support gap leaves firms flying solo

BCC Economic Forecast: global turmoil to hit growth and push up inflation

Fears over low value imports reform

Feared EU procurement rules won’t impact UK firms

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