Author: Kirsty Arnold

Businesses and schools ‘still worlds apart’ on readiness for work

11 November in Chamber News by Kirsty Arnold

Two-thirds of businesses (69%) believe that secondary schools are not effective at preparing young people for work, according to a major new UK-wide survey of over 3,500 business and education leaders published today (Wednesday) by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), just hours before the...

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Region’s Best Celebrated

26 October in Events by Kirsty Arnold

Barnsley's Civil Engineering and Building Contractors, Palmer Construction took the top prize at this year’s Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards event. The company triumphed over the competition and walked away with the Roy Hatfield Business of the Year trophy in front of over 500 guests at...

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