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Put business at the heart of devolution for Burnham's 'good growth' plan, business group says

UK · 2026-09-21

Key takeaway

The British Chambers of Commerce urges the UK Government to put business at the heart of devolution, aiming to boost regional investment.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerThe British Chambers of Commerce presses the UK Government to prioritise business needs in devolution talks, shifting the policy agenda toward regional economic support.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onIf devolution transfers more funding and decision-making to regions, regional investment and business support flows should increase, lifting demand for professional-services firms advising on these projects.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youSMEs in devolved regions gain access to new support schemes and advisory services, improving their ability to secure funding and grow.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: Business Live

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