28/07/2010 - MEDIA MONITOR

BCC and Accredited Chamber mentions in the national media

Today

The British Chambers of Commerce was mentioned in The Guardian after David Cameron’s speech to the Turkish Chamber in Ankara.

Today’s top story

BP’s new American boss vows to improve the oil company’s safety culture. FT, pg. 1.

Key articles on the Chamber Network’s policy priorities

The Prime Minister visits India with a huge business delegation today but he will be forced to play down concerns over the Coalition’s immigration cap plans. FT, pg. 3. Sun, pg. 2. Guardian, pg. 1. Times, pg. 3.

BCC view: Working with the Chamber Network, the BCC strives to highlight export opportunities for the manufacturing and service industries through its Trade and Enterprise Campaign. We are pleased to see the Prime Minister is personally putting trade promotion at the forefront of his latest trip to India.

The Coalition has published nine consultations as part of a radical shake up of taxation policy. Tele, pg. B1.

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There will be no new coal-fired power stations without carbon capture technology. FT, pg. 3.

Minister outlines 32 measures to revolutionise energy use in the UK, but admits the plans could lead to much higher bills for businesses. Tele, pg. 1.

‘Fit to work’ tests lead to three out of four benefit applicants being turned away. Tele, pg. 1.

Chancellor’s austerity Budget is not likely to send UK spiralling into a double dip recession, says economic think tank. FT, pg. 3.

Cable will visit three of the world’s biggest markets as the Coalition seeks to create a fresh model of export-led growth. Guardian, pg. 27.

Cameron heaps praise on Turkey’s attempt to sign up to the European Union. FT, pg. 2.

A leading business group believes there are too many foreign takeovers of British companies. Guardian, pg. 27.