Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for May 2022, Head of Research at the BCC, David Bharier, said: “The further increase in Consumer Prices Index inflation to 9.1% underscores the severe pressure that businesses and households are under. “In early 2021, firms were already flagging huge...
The BCC has welcomed the announcement of four new easements on conformity assessment markings. Responding to the planned policy changes, Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “It’s good news that the UK Government has listened to business in providing these new easements to support cashflow and...
A team of experts from the local business community recently came together to discuss their views on innovation, its benefits and the various obstacles that can hinder it. This all happened during the latest episode of the South Yorkshire Policy Pod. Developed by the three regional...
The BCC is calling for agreements reached at the World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference to be translated into real change for businesses. Following the conclusion of the conference on Thursday night, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The most important decision for many...
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Actus Insurance as the latest Chamber Patron. The new patronage is a firm reflection of the firm’s rapid growth within the South Yorkshire region, with the brokerage drawing on nearly 50 years of combined experience...
Commenting on the latest ONS UK GDP figures published today, which show a 0.3% contraction for April 2022, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The fall of 0.3% in April, following a 0.2% decrease in March, highlights the increasing stress...
