Commenting on the ONS inflation figures for January 2023, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said: “A further easing in the rate of inflation to 10.1% continues a very slow move out of the peak. “Household electricity and gas costs remain by far the biggest drivers,...
Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market figures, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Businesses are crying out for people to fill job vacancies at all skill levels, and this must be the number one focus for government if it’s serious about...
Gillian Askew, founder of Go4Growth, a national procurement support business based in Barnsley has been nominated for the coveted Business Woman of the Year Award at the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2023. The Yorkshire Choice Awards are a celebration of independent businesses and individual achievements and contributions...
Barnsley College has launched a free course to help people learn new skills to save energy and money in response to the cost-of-living crisis. A partnership between the College and Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, the Save Energy Costs course will give targeted support to those in...
The BCC has set out four goals the Chancellor must hit during his Spring Budget. Issues of childcare, energy costs, business rates and green funding must be solved to unlock firms' growth potential. With recent BCC research showing more than 75% of companies failing to increase investment,...
Rotherham College – part of the RNN Group – learners raised nearly £1000 for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice over the last year through a number of fundraising events. In May 2022, hospitality and catering students served an Indian Buffet night in the Wharncliffe for Bluebell Wood...
