Government Spending Must Help Economy Grow
The BCC is urging Government to help business boom as it considers its future spending plans. As the Comprehensive Spending Review looms this Wednesday it has set out the key asks that business believe can help grow the economy. These include: Get Britain Thriving |
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Get Britain Working |
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Get Britain Trading |
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The BCC’s recommendations were shaped after extensive consultation with its Business Council and 51 Chambers across the UK. They also factored in research by the BCC’s Insights Unit, involving more than 5,000 businesses, on the key issues holding back growth. Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The decisions taken in Wednesday’s spending review will impact the future shape of our economy for years. This is an exam question the government cannot afford to get wrong. “But the answer is very simple. It needs to put more time, money and effort into supporting business. That’s a downpayment on our future prosperity “So, if the government wants strong and consistent economic growth, it has to look at three key areas. “It must promote consistent investment in people, in infrastructure and in trade. If it provides the support businesses need to thrive, in an increasingly competitive and protectionist global market, then the future can still be bright.” |