Responding to the publication of the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) today, the leaders of South Yorkshire's Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement: There are some positives to draw from today's statement by government. The news that Midland Mainline electrification to South Yorkshire is now...
80% offirms in new survey saw an increase to their prices in the past year, with nearly half (46%) categorising these as ‘significant’. Only 2% saw a decrease The proportion reporting increased prices rose to 92% for manufacturers 75% ofbusinesses with more than 50 employees said they had skills shortages within...
A period of massive political and economic change has meant trading has been extremely difficult, in particular for small- and medium-sized firms, who will have seen their cash flow significantly hit. Many businesses are looking for ways to take control of their finances, and the good news...
Energise Barnsley is offering individuals and organisations the opportunity to become a member and bondholder and invest in the society’s solar assets through a community bond offer. This second bond offer [the first was issued in 2016] is seeking to refinance operational solar PV assets. All...
Nine out of 10firms have not done any assessment on a series of key strategies for managing a sustainable transition to net zero Two thirds (61%)said either capital grants or tax allowances would do most to encourage them to reduce their carbon consumption in the long term. Most firms recommend...
Giving her reaction to the Chancellor’s budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “There is much to welcome in this Budget for business communities across the UK. “The Chancellor has listened to Chambers’ long-standing calls for changes to the business rates system and this will be good news...
