Reacting to news of planned changes to the Government approach on EU regulation reform, Jane Gratton, Head of People Policy at the BCC, said: “Firms will breathe a huge sigh of relief that steps are being taken to reduce the cumulative burden of red-tape that have...
80% of businesses surveyed (92% of whom are SMEs) attempting to recruit have faced challenges, with hospitality and manufacturing firms still the most likely to report difficulties Almost six in ten (59%) businesses are actively trying to recruit staff BCC calls on Government to...
Over half (52%) of UK firms believe their business turnover will increase over the next 12 months, up from 44% in Q3 2022. However, only one in three (34%) firms experienced an increase in sales over the past three months. Almost half (47%) of...
On the publication of the South Yorkshire Cost of Doing Business Survey, powered by the Quarterly Economic Survey for Q1 2023, the CEOs of Barnsley & Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement: Our survey illustrates the tough economic backdrop that...
Unreliable public transport letting down almost three in five (58%) rural SMEs Almost two in three (64%) SMEs believe they don’t have access to sufficient skilled labour in their local area More than one in four (27%) SMEs expect their turnover to decrease over...
Chamber Means Business Expo is back for 2023! With over 50 exhibitors from a wide range of industries, including IT, healthcare, finance, training, and marketing, who will be showcasing their latest products and services at the AESSEAL New York Stadium in Rotherham on Thursday, September...
