The majority of South Yorkshire businesses are ready to embrace the use of AI in some way, shape or form, with 70% of them believing that this technology represents a valuable opportunity that must be seized. These findings are from the recently-published results of The...
No overall improvement in business conditions in Q1 2024 as measured by investment, sales and cashflow. Levels of business confidence remain unchanged, with 56% of UK businesses expecting an increase in turnover in the next twelve months. Almost half of firms are expecting the...
Barnsley & Rotherham Construction Forum hosted an exceptional 'Meet the Buyer' event at the Rigby Suite, Barnsley Metrodome on March 27th, 2024. The event provided a unique opportunity for businesses to engage with key players in the construction industry and set a day of collaboration...
The British Chambers of Commerce has launched its Global Britain Challenge report to boost exports and channel overseas investment into the UK. Among the 28 recommendations are: The creation of a ‘Team UK’ to champion an updated ‘Brand Britain’ and show the world the best of...
Responding to the latest inflation figures from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s easing of the CPI rate to 3.4% will give businesses and consumers some sense of relief. At 4.5%, core inflation has also slowed, and...
A ‘stable and coherent’ skills strategy is needed to prepare young people for the world of work, according to first ever British Chambers of Commerce Youth Skills Manifesto. The manifesto, sponsored by the leading online secondary school King’s InterHigh, identifies the crucial role of employers in...
