In her upcoming keynote address at the BCC's Global Annual Conference 2025, Director General Shevaun Haviland will highlight the detrimental effects of increased National Insurance Contributions on businesses, particularly SMEs. A survey indicates that one-third of firms are considering or have made redundancies due to this rise. Haviland urges the government to adopt the BCC's Blueprint for Growth to foster economic expansion and welcomes the new Trade Strategy that enhances the UK's export approach. She emphasizes the importance of reducing financial burdens for businesses to preserve growth potential.
"It sets out a clear, evidence-based approach to raising the UK's export game... targeting our strengths in services and high-growth goods sectors."
"The size and scale of the rise in National Insurance Contributions took businesses by surprise. We were unprepared for the huge burden placed upon us."
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