The Budget gave some relief for business rates, but also increased NICs for the self-employed. Orla Hennessy speaks to Director of Research and Economics Mike Spicer and Head of Public Affairs Ashley Shackleton to discuss the business, economic, and political ramifications.

The Annual Conference is round the corner! The team discuss the key agenda items, from devolution to competitiveness, and Brexit. With Louise Punter, Chief Executive of Surrey Chambers of Commerce.

Business rates has long been regarded as a huge tax burden for businesses of all sizes - but how are the recent and forthcoming changes likely to affect firms across the country? Allan Williams is joined by Head of Economics and Business Finance Suren Thiru, Director of Research Mike Spicer, and Christian Spence, Head of Research at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce and Business Rates Fellow of the BCC.

Last week Theresa May gave her plans for Brexit - leaving the Single Market, and controlling immigration. Allan Williams is joined by Ashley Shackleton, BCC Head of Public Affairs, and Andrew Fielding from Brussels, a former Commission adviser, to discuss how her speech was received at home and in Europe.

It's a new year, and inflation is looming as a concern on the horizon. How can businesses mitigate inflationary pressures, and what can the Bank of England do to avoid it rising far above target? Allan Williams is joined by Director of Research Mike Spicer and Head of Economics Suren Thiru, with a guest appearance from Vicky Pryce, former head of the Government Economic Service.

The BCC reviews the year and looks ahead to 2017, talking EU referendum, politics, inflation, and other critical business issues. It's been quite the year! Allan Williams is joined by Director of Research Mike Spicer, Head of Public Affairs Ashley Shackleton, and Press Officer Orla Hennessy

The BCC team discusses the Supreme Court hearing on Article 50, recent proposals on corporate governance and the future of rail. Allan Williams is joined by Head of Public Affairs Ashley Shackleton and Director of Research Mike Spicer.

The BCC team analyses the Chancellor's Autumn Statement and what it means for business. Allan Williams is joined by Director of Research Mike Spicer, Head of Economics Suren Thiru, Head of Public Affairs Ashley Shackleton, and Henrietta Brealey, Director of Policy at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce.

Donald Trump has been elected President of the United States - the BCC discusses what this means for UK-US trade policy, and an impact on any Brexit discussion. There's also an update on the recent goings on with the Brexit process. Allan Williams is joined by Director of Research Mike Spicer, Head of Public Affairs Ashley Shackleton, and special guest Emanuel Adam, Director of Trade at British American Business

It's been a long time coming, but the government has announced plans for a new runway to be built at Heathrow Airport! Allan Williams is joined by Director of Research Mike Spicer and Jane Gratton, Deputy Chief Executive of Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce to talk about what happens next, and what businesses are looking for.