Category Archives: Business News
Business News
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Business Hoping For End To Rate Rises
Commenting on the Bank of England’s latest rise in the interest rate to 5.25%, Vicky Pryce, BCC Economic Advisory Council member, said: “Businesses across the UK will be fervently hoping […]
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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: People Problem Key To Tackling Inflation
Government must fix people problem to ease inflation and take pressure off interest rate rises 79% of businesses surveyed (92% of whom are SMEs) attempting to recruit have faced challenges, […]
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Indefinite Retention Of CE Mark A Welcome Boost For Business
Commenting on the announcement that the CE safety mark can be used indefinitely in the UK, Head of Trade Policy, William Bain said: “Businesses will breathe a sigh of relief […]
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South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce launch South Yorkshire International Trade Conference
The three South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce (Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, Doncaster Chamber and Sheffield Chamber of Commerce) are delighted to announce the launch of the South Yorkshire International Trade Conference. […]
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BCC WELCOMES ELECTRONIC TRADE DOCUMENTS ACT
Commenting on the Electronic Trade Documents Act receiving Royal Assent, BCC Head of Trade Policy William Bain said: “Campaigners have worked for years to have the Electronic Trade Documents Act […]
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TURKEY TRADE NEGOTIATIONS A KEY STEPPING-STONE
Responding to the launch of a UK Government consultation on negotiations for an upgraded trade agreement with Turkey, BCC Head of Trade Policy William Bain said: “It is good news […]
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Amy Garcia to host the Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards 2023
The Barnsley and Rotherham Business Awards, organised by the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by RNN Group, are thrilled to announce that Amy Garcia will be hosting […]
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ASIA-PACIFIC TRADE BLOC DEAL A BOOST FOR EXPORT PROSPECTS
Reacting to the signing of the Accession Protocol, paving the way for the UK’s accession to the CPTPP in 2024, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: […]
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South Yorkshire Investment Zone to be a Catalyst for Job Creation and Economic Prosperity for Rotherham, Barnsley and South Yorkshire
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce is delighted with today’s announcement that South Yorkshire has been designated as the UK’s first Investment Zone. This exciting development is projected to generate […]
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Three quarters of firms offer flexible working – but significant sectoral disparities exist
According to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) Insight Unit, the vast majority (76%) of businesses surveyed say they offer flexible working to their employees. The research […]
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ECONOMY REMAINS ON SHAKY GROUND
Reacting to the latest GDP data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figure showing 0% growth in the three months to […]
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BCC responds to Chancellor’s Mansion House reforms
Responding to the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech announcing reforms of the pension market, BCC Director General Shevaun Haviland, said: “Boosting investment is key to remaining globally competitive, increasing economic […]
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