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British Chambers of Commerce

Meetings with ministers

132

In the last 12 months

43

Different ministers

44

Lobbying firms used

2

Meetings with ministers

DateMinisterPurpose, as published
25 June 2026Sonny LeongDBTPanel to discuss the 2030 Prosperity Alliance.
24 June 2026Blair McDougallDBTCouncil meeting to discuss the government’s commitment to the mid-market agenda
24 June 2026Stephen DoughtyFCDORoundtable to discuss business opportunities in Hungary
16 June 2026Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss the Government’s renewed support for UK scale-ups following London Tech Week announcements
16 June 2026Katie WhiteDESNZRoundtable to discuss energy transition priorities and sector transition plans
15 June 2026Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss the government’s backing for women-led businesses and to provide steers for the future direction of the Invest in Women Taskforce
11 June 2026Blair McDougallDBTSmall Business Taskforce to discuss how to deliver effective change in the regulatory environment for small and medium enterprises
21 May 2026Chris BryantDBTBusiness broadcast call following the GCC-UK FTA conclusion.
14 May 2026Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss Industrial Strategy delivery & One Year On plans
13 May 2026Peter KyleDBTAttending a Business Council of the British Chambers of Commerce to discuss the UK's business environment and HMG growth priorities
12 May 2026Blair McDougallDBTRoundtable to discuss the Maple Review Final Report
15 April 2026Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss the progress and trajectory of the Make Work Pay agenda and particularly the measures introduced through the Employment Rights Act
24 March 2026Blair McDougallDBTMaple review steering board meeting to discuss recommendations and potential areas for collaboration
24 March 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss Middle East-related trade and resilience
13 March 2026Jacqui SmithDfEPre-briefing stakeholders ahead of the Youth Guarantee and Growth and Skills Levy announcements on 16 March
12 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable with business representatives to discuss non-domestic energy impacts of Middle East conflict
10 March 2026James FrithCabinet OfficeRoundtable meeting with businesses and employer groups to discuss digital ID consultation launch
9 March 2026Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Net Zero Council to discuss delivery of the Clean Energy Superpower Mission
9 March 2026Minister WhiteDESNZMeeting of the Net Zero Council to discuss delivery of the Clean Energy Superpower Mission
12 February 2026Steve ReedMHCLGTo discuss BCC's report on Planning for Business and Growth and the Planning Skills Fund
3 February 2026Peter KyleDBTTo discuss UK trade and investment opportunities
2 February 2026Matthew PennycookMHCLGTo discuss the planning capacity and reforms.
27 January 2026Jacqui SmithDfEMeeting of the B5 council to discuss the government's priorities following the Machinery of Government change, apprenticeships, specific asks of employers and Business Representatives to support delivery and support from Skills England
20 January 2026Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss policy implications and potential areas for collaboration.
19 January 2026Chris BryantDBTTo discuss export promotion for small businesses.
6 January 2026Chris McDonaldDBTRoundtable to discuss the British Industrial Cost Competitiveness scheme
10 December 2025Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss the impact of the Autumn Budget and discuss how government and business can work together to address cost pressures and unlock investment in 2026
9 December 2025Sir Chris BryantDBTn/a
5 December 2025Jacqui SmithDfEMeeting to engage key stakeholders ahead of the Youth Guarantee and the GSL announcement
3 December 2025Jacqui SmithDfELife Long Learning Steering Group
26 November 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoutine engagement ahead of Autumn Budget
26 November 2025Jacqui SmithDfETo discuss the BCC's Blueprint for Growth report
25 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
25 November 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss reflections on the business environment
24 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss implementation of the Employment Rights Bill
20 November 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss the role of the Dispute Resolution System Taskforce and reforming the dispute resolution system to work both for workers and employers
12 November 2025Blair McDougallDBTTo discuss the work of the British Chambers of Commerce
11 November 2025Kanishka NarayanDSITTo discuss the Government's Consultation on the Designs Review.
4 November 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeMeeting to discuss the UK/EU Reset
4 November 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable ahead of Autumn Budget to discuss business sentiment and priorities
30 October 2025Darren JonesCabinet OfficeRoundtable with business representative groups to discuss economic policy
23 October 2025Kate DeardenDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and Managing the Future of Work
22 October 2025Diana JohnsonDWPIntroductory meeting to learn about stakeholder's priorities and explore future collaboration
15 October 2025Peter KyleDBTTo discuss government and business response to antisemitism
30 September 2025Diana JohnsonDWPPanel Event titled Where�s the Growth? Boosting Jobs and Productivity in the UK
23 September 2025Kate DeardenDBTIntroductory meeting and to discuss the Employment Rights Bill
10 September 2025Pat McFaddenDWPMet as part of the British Chambers of Commerce Business Council
10 September 2025Jason StockwoodDBTTo discuss the UK investment environment and British Chamber of Commerce priorities
18 August 2025Sarah JonesDESNZDiscussed the Clean Energy Jobs Plan and next steps
21 July 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the HMG Industrial Strategy
17 July 2025Maggie JonesDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill
8 July 2025Jacqui SmithDfEUpdating members on key skills policy reforms, sharing early insights from sector engagement, hearing their reflections, and agreeing future purpose and format of meetings of this group
8 July 2025Michael ShanksDESNZTo discuss the work of the North Sea Transition Taskforce
2 July 2025Justin MaddersDBTSpeaking remarks at the launch for a Royal Mail and British Chamber of Commerce report on support for SMEs
2 July 2025Karin SmythDHSCStakeholder calls ahead of the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan
30 June 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill Implementation Roadmap
25 June 2025Alison McGovernDWPGive a short address at their Parliamentary Reception on the topic of growth
24 June 2025Douglas AlexanderDBTTo discuss the Trade Strategy
19 June 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the Industrial Strategy
3 June 2025Rachel ReevesHMTA roundtable for business engagement ahead of Spending Review
3 June 2025Gareth ThomasDBTTo discuss mid-market corporates UK growth
3 June 2025Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the Industrial Strategy and economic growth in the UK
26 May 2025Raymond CollinsFCDOTo discuss the business environment in Cote d'Ivoire.
21 May 2025Matthew PennycookMHCLGTo discuss the delivery of 1.5 million homes
19 May 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the Industrial Strategy
15 May 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeTo discuss the UK-EU Strategic Partnership
14 May 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Net Zero Council discussing public benefits and participation, the Net Zero Council sector roadmaps, and support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
14 May 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZMeeting of the Net Zero Council discussing public benefits and participation, the Net Zero Council sector roadmaps, and support for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs)
7 May 2025Sarah JonesDESNZTo discuss support for the ceramics sector
28 April 2025Gareth ThomasDBTTo discuss the willow review report
23 April 2025Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and employment tribunals
22 April 2025Gareth ThomasDBTTo discuss barriers to demand for debt finance
15 April 2025Gareth ThomasDBTTo discuss business sentiment following the Chancellor’s growth speech.
7 April 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the DESNZ/DWP Clean Energy Workforce Forum to discuss skills and workforce needs in the clean energy sector
31 March 2025Sarah JonesDESNZMeeting of the Office of Clean Energy Jobs Roundtable to discuss the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy with Trade Union General Secretaries
31 March 2025Ed MilibandDESNZMeeting of the Office of Clean Energy Jobs Roundtable to discuss the Clean Energy Workforce Strategy with Trade Union General Secretaries
26 March 2025Rachel ReevesHMTTo discuss the Spring Statement
12 March 2025Alison McGovernDWPRoundable to discuss the National Health Service 10-Year Plan.
4 March 2025Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeTo discuss the BCC's report - 'The Trade and Cooperation Agreement four years on'.
25 February 2025Ed MilibandDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Kerry McCarthyDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Michael ShanksDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
25 February 2025Miatta FahnbullehDESNZDESNZ Stakeholder event for the purpose of building relationships with senior business and partner organisations, discussing government priorities, and the Clean Energy Mission
10 February 2025Matthew PennycookMHCLGTo discuss housing supply and infrastructure and support for the construction and development industry.
10 February 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the UK business environment for planning and construction
4 February 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss industrial policy
28 January 2025Georgia GouldCabinet OfficeEngagement roundtable meeting, hosted by the Department for Work & Pensions, with business representatives to discuss measures within the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error & Recovery) Bill.
27 January 2025Rachel ReevesHMTRoundtable with Small and Medium Enterprises to discuss growth and regulation
8 January 2025Spencer LivermoreHMTBilat a part of a series of discussions with B5 business groups, to discuss the agenda for the growth speech
8 January 2025Douglas AlexanderDBTTo discuss the trade strategy
6 January 2025Sarah JonesDBTTo discuss the Industrial Strategy
6 January 2025Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the industrial strategy
17 December 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss Make Work Pay
17 December 2024Angela RaynerMHCLGTo discuss growth and the Employment Rights Bill
13 December 2024David LammyFCDOMeeting to discuss UK/Guyana trade relations
12 December 2024Sarah JonesDESNZTo discuss publication of the Clean Power Action Plan
9 December 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss progress on the Industrial Strategy
27 November 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill, collective rights, collective rights, statutory recognition and industrial action notices
21 November 2024Alison McGovernDWPCall to discuss how the White Paper will support employers with recruitment and growth and ask for stakeholder support on it's publication.
20 November 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill , zero hours contracts unfair dismissal
13 November 2024Gareth ThomasDBTMeeting to discuss insights from key industry players on digital adoption
30 October 2024Rachel ReevesHMTEngagement with Business Representative Organisation ahead of the Autumn Budget.
29 October 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss employment rights and statutory sick pay
29 October 2024Alison McGovernDWPSSP Roundtable to discuss strengthening Statutory Sick Pay and consultation on the percentage rate for those earning below the flat rate of SSP.
22 October 2024Rachel ReevesHMTTo hear the organisation's priorities ahead of the Autumn Budget.
21 October 2024Andrew WesternDWPRoundtable with key stakeholders from business representative organisations to discuss the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill.
16 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the business environment and small business support
10 October 2024Sarah JonesDBTDiscussed the development of the HMG Industrial Strategy and the Green Paper launch
10 October 2024Minister MaddersDBTTo discuss the Employment Rights Bill and Government's plan to Make Work Pay
8 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the latest updates on Make Work Pay and the Employment Rights Bill
8 October 2024Mary CreaghDefraTo discuss the Government's priorities for the 16th Convention of the Parties of the Convention on Biological Diversity and the 29th Convention of the Parties of the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
8 October 2024Angela RaynerMHCLGTo discuss the make work pay plan and Employment Rights Bill
7 October 2024Spencer LivermoreHMTTo discuss UK business priorities ahead of the budget
1 October 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss Make Work Play including zero hours contract and unfair dismal
1 October 2024Angela RaynerMHCLGTo discuss unfair dismissal and the Employment Rights Bill
18 September 2024Gareth ThomasDBTIntroductory meeting to discuss the work of the BCC.
18 September 2024Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Government’s objectives relating to zero hours contracts, reaffirming the commitment to the plan to Make Work Pay
17 September 2024Catherine WestFCDOTo hear perspectives of British businesses in Asia-Pacific.
17 September 2024Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Government's plan to Make Work Pay and reaffirm the Government’s commitment to a pro-business, pro-worker approach
12 September 2024James MurrayHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Roundtable to discuss the corporate tax roadmap
11 September 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss Make Work Pay and the Employment Rights Bill
11 September 2024Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss Make Work Pay and the Employment Rights Bill
5 September 2024Douglas AlexanderDBTA roundtable to gather high-level views from business stakeholders on the UK-EU relationship reset and recommendations to support businesses and boost trade
4 September 2024Pat McFaddenCabinet OfficeIntroductory meeting with the leadership team.
3 September 2024Nick Thomas-SymondsCabinet OfficeMeeting with the Domestic Advisory Group of stakeholders that Ministers meet on a regular basis as required under the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
29 August 2024Rachel ReevesHMT ministerial meetings July to September 2024Roundtable with business representative organisations to discuss growth mission and what successful partnership between business and government looks like.
21 August 2024Ed MilibandDESNZRoundtable to discuss energy policy in Brazil
14 August 2024Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the Government's plan to Make Work Pay and encourage partners to share their thoughts on the programme
14 August 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo discuss the plans to Make Work Pay
30 July 2024Justin MaddersDBTTo discuss the plan to Make Work Pay and statutory sick pay
15 July 2024Liz KendallDWPIntroductory call to discuss employment and the government's growth mission
11 July 2024Jonathan ReynoldsDBTTo set out the Secretary of State's priorities to help growth and economic security.

Consultant lobbying firms

  • Hanbury Strategy and Communications Limited
    April to June 2026; January to March 2025
  • Arden Strategies Limited
    July to September 2025; July to September 2024
About these records. Each row is one entry in a minister’s published meetings return, so a meeting with two ministers appears once for each. Dates and purposes are shown as the department published them. Published under these names too: “the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)”, “British Chamber of Commerce”, “British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)”, “the British Chambers of Commerce”, “British Chamber of Commerce (BCC)”, “British Chambers of Commerce.”. Sources: GOV.UK ministers’ meetings transparency returns and the Registrar of Consultant Lobbyists quarterly returns, both under the Open Government Licence v3.0.