Business News

Autumn Statement Unlikely to Boost Business Confidence

18 November in Business News

Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “The Chancellor has stayed true to his word in focusing on financial stability and targeting support for the most vulnerable in society. But in the teeth of a recession, this statement will not increase business confidence. “Businesses will look at today’s announcements and welcome support with business rates, and retention of the employment allowance, though the reduction in the dividend allowance...

South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce call for more stability and pro-business ambition in government policy after ‘challenging’ Autumn Statement

18 November in Business News, Chamber News, Member News

Responding to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, the CEOs of Barnsley & Rotherham, Doncaster and Sheffield Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement: Given the context, this was always going to be a challenging set of policy announcements for South Yorkshire’s business community, and so it...

Celebration of Business Awards shines a light on South Yorkshire’s business community

16 November in Business News, Chamber News

Representatives from South Yorkshire’s Business Community came together to celebrate the achievements of local businesses over the past twelve months at the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber’s Celebration of Business Awards, in association with Glu Recruit. The glittering event took place at Magna on Friday 4th November...

Smart meters are a smart decision for your business this winter

16 November in Business News, Chamber News, Member News

Firms of all sizes are currently confronted by a host of challenges, from soaring energy bills, labour shortages, spiralling inflation, and climbing interest rates. Did you know that a smart meter could help your business this winter and beyond? A smart meter could give you valuable insights...

Record high inflation presents biggest threat to business growth

16 November in Business News

Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for October 2022, Head of Research for the British Chambers of Commerce, David Bharier, said:   “Today's CPI index of 11.1% shows that far from peaking, inflation continues to rise. At 19.2%, Producer Price Inflation (PPI) remains way...

SBD Apparel Limited was awarded Business Growth Award and Business Of The Year 2022 by Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce.

15 November in Business News, Chamber News, Member News

SBD Apparel Limited was awarded Business Growth Award and Business Of The Year 2022 by Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce. The accolades were awarded at the Magna Science Centre in Rotherham on November 4th at an event hosted by the Chamber. The business growth award...