Category Archives: Business News
Business News
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Removing trade barriers key to boosting export growth of UK businesses
54% of businesses say smoother customs procedures are the key to boosting UK exports 42% favour lowering tariffs, while 35% said there is a need to reduce regulatory barriers, and […]
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BCC statement following PM resignation
Reacting to the PM’s resignation, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Following weeks of chaos and uncertainty, the Prime Minister has resigned. Her resignation means the UK now […]
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BCC RESPONSE TO CHANCELLOR’S STATEMENT
Responding to the Chancellor’s statement this morning, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The Chancellor’s buzzword was stability. But what we’ve seen from him is a plan for […]
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Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce welcomes new Patron
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce Brearley & Co Accountants Ltd as the latest Chamber Patron. The new Patronage is reflecting of the firm’s continued growth […]
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Only one in five pounds of direct Government public procurement spending awarded to SMEs
Just over one in every five pounds (21%) spent by Government on public sector procurement in 2021 was awarded to small and medium enterprises (SME), a report from the British […]
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Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE elected President of the British Chambers of Commerce
Entrepreneur and business leader Baroness Martha Lane-Fox CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Baroness Lane-Fox was elected by representatives of the accredited […]
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ENERGY AND FUEL CONTINUE TO INFLUENCE MIXED TRADE PICTURE
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for August 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The picture for trade in August was a mixed […]
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Relentlessly tight labour market stifling business growth
Commenting on the latest ONS Labour Market statistics released today, BCC Head of Research, David Bharier, said: “Once again, today’s data confirms that the UK is facing the tightest labour […]
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Business confidence declines significantly – Quarterly Economic Survey Q3 2022
Four in ten (39%) businesses believe their profitability will reduce over the next 12 months Fewer businesses are reporting increased sales; only 33% of firms reported increased domestic sales, […]
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Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber reveals shortlist for 2022 Celebration of Business
It’s one of the highlights of the local business calendar and today Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber has revealed the names of 40 businesses that have been shortlisted at the Chamber’s […]
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BCC RESPONDS TO LABOUR’S NATIONAL WEALTH FUND PROPOSAL
Following Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ speech at the Labour Party Conference, Shevaun Haviland, Director General at the BCC, said: “The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) welcome the Labour Party’s ambition […]
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Barnsley Business Centre Official Opening
We are delighted to invite you to the opening of the Barnsley Business Centre. The Business Centre is a new hub for entrepreneurs, small businesses and start-up businesses. The aim […]
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