The British Chambers of Commerce People and Work report outlines a 10-point plan to boost workforce skills, by supporting people at every stage of their journey through education and employment. Among the recommendations to politicians are: An industrial strategy that is fit for purpose. Funding a...
Representatives of British business gathered at Terminal 5, Heathrow today (Monday 5th Feb) to join forces in calling for a new internationally competitive tax-free shopping scheme. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and Heathrow have today announced the...
A group of officials from Rotherham Borough Council and the Civil Service enjoyed a visit to Gulliver’s Valley recently to find out more about the exciting Skills Street development. Building work on South Yorkshire’s new innovative and immersive careers experience, Skills Street, is now well underway...
RNN Group (made up of Rotherham College, Dearne Valley College, North Notts College and University Centre Rotherham (UCR)) launched a brand new awards scheme this week to reward and highlight employer partners and their commitment to our organisation and our values. We were delighted to award...
Reacting to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today's decision to hold the interest rate at 5.25%, the same level since August last year, will give some respite for businesses. However, the...
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It is a very tough time for businesses at the moment and they urgently need stability and long-term certainty. “We welcome today’s announcement from the Shadow Chancellor that she will publish a tax roadmap for business,...
