BCC outlines three-point plan for new government

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has set out a three-point plan for the new government.

7 Aug 2026

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has set out a three-point plan for the new government.

According to the BCC, Prime Minister Andy Burnham must focus on trade, investment and productivity to support businesses and help the UK economy thrive.

Ensuring that firms have the confidence to invest is essential if they are to expand, create more jobs and adopt new technologies, the BCC said. However, too many businesses face barriers that hold back long-term investment decisions.

The business group has urged the government to create the conditions that encourage investment.

It also called for a full commitment to a fully funded, multi-year workforce plan for the UK planning service to enable increased development, more jobs and stronger local economies.

The BCC called for an acceleration in infrastructure delivery and improved access to supply chains in order to maximise the economic returns from investment, and for the government to reduce unnecessary burdens that increase costs.