Firms hold an overall positive outlook on the regional economy looking forward, despite major uncertainties at a national and global level, according to the latest results of the Sheffield City Region Quarterly Economic Survey. The Q4 2016 results - based on over 300 responses from businesses...
Would you like to see an alternative route across the Pennines that will reduce travel time and ease congestion? Hear the results first at the Quarterly Economic Survey Breakfast, 10th January at the Holiday Inn, Barnsley. Business leaders from across the Sheffield City Region will meet...
Presidents of both Sheffield and Barnsley & Rotherham Chambers of Commerce have announced their intention to promote a greater sense of partnership between the two organisations. The move reflects a desire to work as a ‘regional chamber movement’ across South Yorkshire, ensuring powerful representation of the...
Commenting on Ofcom’s update on plans to reform the digital communications market, Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Businesses and consumers need the best possible digital connections to drive the economy. Yet levels of dissatisfaction with broadband remain high in business...
Giving his full reaction to the Autumn Statement, Adam Marshall, BCC Director General, said: “Philip Hammond has delivered a responsible, solid and focused package that will reassure both business and markets. “Increased resources for local and regional transport infrastructure, broadband, housing and innovation will boost business confidence at a critical moment. The...
Commenting on the public sector finances for October 2016, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “While some encouragement can be taken from the fall in borrowing in October, the UK’s public finances are still...
