BCC and Accredited Chamber mentions in the national media - Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, UK
BCC and Accredited Chamber mentions in the national media
MEDIA MONITOR: Thursday 5th August 2010
The British Chambers of Commerce’s call for interest rates to remain low for a prolonged period is featured in The Guardian.
Steve Hughes is quoted in the Financial Times commenting on Government plans to beef up the powers of the regulatory policy committee.
Results from the BCC’s latest monthly business survey are mentioned in The Guardian. The article explores the impact of spending cuts and procurement opportunities.
David Frost’s comments ahead of the Monetary Policy Committee interest rate decision are featured as part of Sky News’ Money Panel.
Today’s top story:
Job descriptions for Britain’s ambassadors will include tough targets for trade promotion. FT, pgs. 1 & 2.
Key articles on the Chamber Network’s policy priorities:
As part of the Government’s plans to reduce the burden of red tape, the business secretary is expected to announce that the business-led regulatory policy committee will be given more power to challenge laws before they are implemented. FT, pg. 2.
Coalition of groups attack new Government over its planning policies. FT, pg. 2.
More news...
North East ranked as most inventive region. FT, pg. 3.
The closely watched services PMI shows a weakening in activity. FT, pg. 3. Tele.
BP crisis is near the end, says Obama. Tele, pg B1. BBC News.
Lloyds defends lending as it returns to profit. Tele, pg B1. Times, pg 33.
MPC expected to leave interest rates at 0.5%. Tele, pg B2.
Labour’s new team face scramble for new deficit decisions. Guardian, pg 6.
Investment bank boosts Barclays. BBC News.
Pension age will increase to 66 within five years. Tele.
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