Author: Chamber of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce Statement

13 October in Chamber News, External Affairs

Speculation and ‘second-guessing’ have badly eroded trust at a time when clarity and transparency are critical. Local businesses, and indeed our communities, must be more deeply involved in decision-making, so that the real-world consequences for livelihoods are understood. The introduction of any further restrictions must go hand-in-hand...

Tinsley Bridge’s increased focus is part of plans to invest and develop in the rail infrastructure sector.

08 October in Member News

Tinsley Bridge’s increased focus is part of plans to invest and develop in the rail infrastructure sector. Fabricated structures and safety critical components are already supplied to the rail industry, including manufacture of tubular stretcher bar for Network Rail, where the company’s extensive engineering talents are...

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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2020: Nearly half of firms report UK sales decrease as businesses endure sustained cash crunch    

01 October in Business News, Chamber News, Member News

The British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – found that business conditions remained weak in the third quarter of 2020, despite much of the economy reopening. The bellwether survey...

Rotherham and Goldthorpe amongst local towns to receive regeneration boost

01 October in Business News, Chamber News, Member News

Rotherham and Goldthorpe are two of 15 towns in Yorkshire set to receive a share of £80m to boost regeneration. The announcement from the government says this initial scheme is part of a £3.6 billion investment programme to level up England’s towns in the wake of...

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BCC responds to new powers for Small Business Commissioner consultation

01 October in Chamber News

Commenting on the consultation on new powers for the Small Business Commissioner to help small firms with late payment, BCC Director of Policy James Martin said: “With firms continuing to face significant cash flow difficulties, and our research suggesting that late payment has increased during...