BCC and Accredited Chamber mentions in the national media - Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, UK

MEDIA MONITOR: Wednesday 18^th August 2010

Today

David Frost’s views on the Government’s first 100 days in power are featured in:

The Daily Star

City AM

The Herald

Yesterday

David Kern was interviewed live on BBC News and discussed yesterday’s official inflation figures. His comments were also featured on Radio 5 Live.

David Kern’s comments on the inflation figures featured on the Guardian online as an expert view.

Today’s top story:

The Coalition Government reaches 100 days in power. Tele. Sun, pg 10. (Exclusive interview with David Cameron). Guardian, pg 1. Mail, pg 2. Indy, pg 8. BBC News.

BCC view: The Coalition’s overall progress has been encouraging. Early action on deficit reduction and burdensome employment regulation has been strongly welcomed by business. However, we would like to see more progress in areas such as international trade and reform of the UK’s planning system

Key articles on the Chamber Network’s policy priorities:

High food prices keep inflation above 3%, while the Bank’s Governor admits to surprise over the figures. Tele, pg. 1 & B1. FT, pg. 2.

A fall in Government spending on new schools, hospitals and prisons hits the building sector’s hopes of a sustained recovery. FT, pg. 3.

More news...

Lib Dems need “Coalition veto”, says Simon Hughes. BBC News. Guardian.

BHP Billiton’s £39bn offer for Canadian fertiliser maker, PotashCorp, is rejected by the board. FT, pg. 1. Times, pg 31. Guardian.

City jobs market appears to be ‘remarkably buoyant’, says leading recruitment firm. FT, pg. 3.

One in ten graduates and students with A levels are now not in employment, education or training. Tele, pg. 12. Mail, pg 6.

Bank Governor assures that inflation will not return to high seen in the seventies. Times, pg 14.

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