UK firms jittery about rise in labour costs, tariffs


The BCC revised down its forecasts for net trade which it now expects to contract by 1.4% in 2025 and 1.5% in 2026. — Reuters

LONDON: British companies face a challenging 2025, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) say, with an increase in employment costs and potential tariffs on exports likely to hit their investment and trading prospects.

The possibility of higher trade tariffs, as proposed by incoming US president Donald Trump, and global conflicts are expected to weigh down on international trade, on top of post-Brexit trade barriers with the European Union, the BCC said Wednesday.

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