Challenging spring outlook as firms struggle to bloom

Mid Yorkshire Chamber praises Chancellor for ‘backing the development of infrastructure’ while raising concerns about the lack of direct support for SMEs - MY Chamber

Responding to chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement, the managing director of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Martin Hathaway, said: “While Labour’s Autumn budget was difficult for businesses, the latest budget represents a more positive outlook for 2025, focusing on growth and infrastructure investment. While this is welcome, I would’ve liked to see more direct support for SMEs, especially in boosting skills. “After 2024 ended with …

Spring Statement 2025 | BCC News - East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for 2025. It all paints a challenging spring landscape as businesses struggle to bloom. “The government must focus on reducing the cost pressures for businesses, boosting investment and exp…

Challenging Spring Outlook As Firms Struggle to Bloom - Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce

Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for 2025. It all paints a challenging spring landscape as businesses struggle to bloom. “The government must focus on reducing the cost pressures for businesses, boosting investment and expor…

Challenging Spring Outlook As Firms Struggle to Bloom - British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia

Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for 2025. It all paints a challenging spring landscape as businesses struggle to bloom. “The government must focus on reducing the cost pressures for businesses, boosting investment and expor…

Challenging spring outlook as firms struggle to bloom