Southampton Businesses Both ‘Welcome’ and Criticise Government’s Spending Review

Southampton businesses both ‘welcome’ and criticise government’s spending review

Businesses in Southampton have welcomed the government’s spending review, while others say chancellor Rachel Reeves has not gone far enough with her plans

Businesses welcome Spending Review but wait to see how it will translate into new work

Business leaders in Coventry and Warwickshire say the Chancellor’s Comprehensive Spending Review will be welcomed by firms across the region – but must be translated into opportunities for them grow.

Comprehensive spending review investment welcomed but should not bring tax burden says Chamber - East Midlands Chamber

East Midlands Chamber has cautiously welcomed measures set out by the Chancellor in the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review, but warned that funding must be fully costed to prevent tax hikes. £2bn into AI and £1.2bn into apprenticeships and training were among announcements in the first Spending Review since 2021, along with increased investment in housing, nuclear power, the NHS and Defence. Director of Policy and Insight Richard Blackmo…

WNY Chamber responds to Government's Comprehensive Spending Review - West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today issues a cautious welcome to the Government’s plans to tackle issues holding back our economy in its Comprehensive Spending Review. A number of measures, most notably £15 billion for regional infrastructure and an £86 billion package for research and development funding will be welcomed by hard-pressed businesses who are dealing with significant challenges. However, the government has to ensure th…

Government Spending Must Help Business to Grow the Economy   - Cumbria Chamber of Commerce

Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has joined with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and Chambers nationally  to urge the Government to help businesses grow as it considers its future spending plans. As the Comprehensive Spending Review looms this Wednesday, Chambers have set out key asks to help business grow the economy.   These include: Get Britain Thriving Investing in infrastructure by delivering more transport and energy projects and better…