T.O.P. AUTO PREMIUM – PATRON MEMBER T.O.P. AUTO PREMIUM, a. s. company is an authorised Jaguar Land Rover Dealership with almost 20 years history on Slovak market.Our beginnings became real in 2003 when we bring Jaguar brand to existing Land Rover multi-branded dealer in Bratislava.Since this moment we have demonstrated that we meet the technical and…
A new BCC survey of more than 900 UK firms shows that remote working was by far the most common form of flexible working offered at 66% – however only 54% of B2C services firms could offer it, against 80% of B2B services firms 72% of businesses say they will have at least one member…
Commenting on ONS Labour Market statistics for May 2021 published today, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The decline in the unemployment rate and the rise in payroll employment is further confirmation that the UK jobs market is now more resilient to the ongoing restrictions. “Continued government support and the easing of restrictions as the UK moved to step two of the government’s roadmap helped drive higher payroll employment in April. “The rise…
Commenting on GDP figures for Q1 2021, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While the UK economy contracted in the first quarter, the downbeat headline figure masks a renewed momentum through the quarter from January’s drop in output to an exceptionally strong March outturn as lockdown measures started to…
The joint report: Finds that new ways of working introduced during the pandemic offer opportunities for both employers and staff Highlights how supporting employees’ mental wellbeing and digital skills will become increasingly important Shows that equipping school-leavers with key people skills to deal with new working arrangements will be vital The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today…
Commenting on GDP figures for February 2021 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms a modest return to growth in February. However, coming after a contraction in January, it does little to alter the prospect of a downbeat first quarter for the UK economy. “The pick-up in output in…
Balance of UK firms reporting increased export sales drops, despite already being at historically low levels. Hospitality firms, caterers, retailers and wholesalers all most likely to report decreased sales. Advance bookings and export orders show no signs of improvement, indicating that recovery is distant The British Chambers of Commerce’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1, released today, has revealed the stark issues facing UK exporters in the first months of this year. The survey of more…
At the British Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia, we are deeply saddened by the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh earlier today. Our thoughts and condolences are with Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. His Royal Highness, as the longest-serving consort of a reigning British monarch, devoted his…
The BCC is urging the government to give businesses much greater clarity on its roadmap out of lockdown as firms continue to suffer. The business organisation, which represents tens of thousands of companies of all shapes and sizes across the UK, has written to the government seeking updates on a number of vital issues. In particular, it says firms need to know how the government is assessing…
Commenting on GDP figures for January 2021 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms a better than expected start to the year for the UK economy as the third lockdown and post-Brexit border disruption combined to trigger only a relatively modest decline in economic activity in January. “The vaccine rollout and budget stimulus will boost output as restrictions…
