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

Today

Abigail Morris was interviewed live on BBC Breakfast and debated whether or not a change to paternity law was good for business.

Yesterday

London Chamber of Commerce was mentioned in the Evening Standard having put a cost on the potential impact of tube strikes.

Top Story

Nick Clegg hits back at the Institute for Fiscal Studies’ (IFS) conclusion that the Emergency Budget was not progressive. FT, pg. 1.

Key Stories

IFS chief, Robert Chote, is considered a front runner to head the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). FT, pg. 2. Times, pg. 5.

The UK’s nuclear reactor building programme falls behind schedule already. Guardian, pg. 25.

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Conservative party offers business leaders the chance to meet ministers for £1,000. Tele, pg. 1.

London underground faces a series of 24 hour strikes from September 6th. FT, pg. 2.

Millions prepare for a Bank Holiday getaway, with congestion on the roads and railways expected across the country. Times, pg. 16 & 17.

Dublin hits back at S&P’s rating downgrade claiming the agency’s analysis was flawed. FT, pg. 4. Times, pg. 39. Tele, pg. B5.

The Miliband brothers start to turn on each other in battle for the Labour leadership. Guardian, pg. 1.

Left-winger, Jon Cruddas MP, backs David Miliband in his Labour leadership bid, while Ken Livingstone supports Ed Balls. Indy, pg. 10.

Osborne’s Emergency Budget may have broken laws on equality. Independent, pg. 10.

BHP to meet with Potash shareholders in America. Guardian, pg. 29.

Serco sees profits boost as the company helps Government find savings. Tele, pg. B2.