Author: Chamber of Commerce

BCC: ECONOMY ON A KNIFE EDGE AS INFLATION KEEPS CLIMBING

22 June in Business News, Chamber News

Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for May 2022, Head of Research at the BCC, David Bharier, said:    “The further increase in Consumer Prices Index inflation to 9.1% underscores the severe pressure that businesses and households are under.   “In early 2021, firms were already flagging huge...

BCC: UNCERTAINTY REMAINS ON FUTURE OF STANDARDS MARKING SYSTEM

20 June in Business News, Chamber News

The BCC has welcomed the announcement of four new easements on conformity assessment markings.  Responding to the planned policy changes, Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said:  “It’s good news that the UK Government has listened to business in providing these new easements to support cashflow and...

South Yorkshire Business Experts Discuss the Importance of Innovation in New Podcast

20 June in Business News, Chamber News, Member News

A team of experts from the local business community recently came together to discuss their views on innovation, its benefits and the various obstacles that can hinder it. This all happened during the latest episode of the South Yorkshire Policy Pod. Developed by the three regional...

Ten tips to hosting a successful Pride event & being inclusive year-round

20 June in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Member News

With the world becoming more inclusive of LGBTQ+ communities, it’s more common for people to want to get involved with annual Pride celebrations. Although people are familiar with Pride month being in June and tend to host Pride events during this time, experts say businesses...