Clean Power Hydrogen and NI Water working together to reduce emissions.
Clean Power Hydrogen, the Doncaster manufacturer of the unique Membrane-Free Electrolyser™, is delighted to announce that Northern Ireland Water has chosen their patented technology to aid its decarbonisation strategy. Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2), working in partnership with B9 Energy, has won an order for an MFE220 1MW Membrane-Free Electrolyser™ from main contractor LaganMEICA JV. LaganMEICA JV won the tender from NI Water using the CPH2 solution following a competitive tender process. Jon Duffy,
Doncaster Business Awards open for entry
The Doncaster Business Awards 2021 are now open for entry. Businesses with a DN postcode can enter any or all of the 14 award categories including SME Business of the Year, Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility, Success through Partnerships and Apprentice of the Year. The Doncaster Business Awards, run by Doncaster Chamber, is the highlight of the region’s business calendar. Over 900 businesses, restrictions permitted, will attend the big awards night on Thursday 16 December to celebrate the best of
RESPOND TO ROADMAP DELAY: SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES MUST CONTINUE
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement today, Daniel Fell, CEO Doncaster Chamber, said: “The news of a four week extension to lockdown will be extremely frustrating for many in business. Businesses want to do what they do best, trade freely in an open and competitive economy. Far from being able to do that, many parts of the economy – especially those in the hospitality and leisure sectors – are now contending with ongoing restrictions, or worse, still unable to open at all.“Of course, business
Yorkshire’s Fastest Growing Construction Company Launches New Website
Room One, an established national construction company based in Doncaster, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website by Fernbank Digital. With rapid growth during the pandemic, the website has been designed to align with its new identity and to showcase its diverse portfolio of projects ranging in value from £500k to £14+million. Anthony Meaburn, one of three Directors at Room One, said: “2021 is a big year for Room One as we continue to grow. We are working on a number of exciting projects
darts Secures Youth Music Funding
Press Release: for immediate release 3rd June 2021darts secures Youth Music fundingdarts has been successful in its bid for three years of Youth Music funding to continue its music and Makaton programme in Doncaster Special Schools. Professional musicians will create music making opportunities with Disabled children and young people that build choice, voice, independence and confidence. Young people will take the lead, designing their own mini-projects and coming up with new tracks, podcasts, radio shows
New Full Fire Safety Management Service
We see many SME businesses and schools with the best intentions of doing whats right falling foul of fire service audits due to missing certain obligations or unsure how to do a task or not thinking they even had to do it as part of their fire safety management. This is where we can help with our new service we have launched! We can assist you with all of your fire safety management requirements by taking on that responsibility and arranging it all for you meaning you never have to worry about arranging
News Release: 27/05/2021
The Sofa has found a shiny new home at BizSpace in Doncaster After a longer than anticipated necessary exile, The Sofa Web & Design have moved back into a nice new office space. With the seeds of business recovery starting to bear fruit, we have left home schooling, ‘shorter days’ and a bit of sneaky gardening behind us. In one of our least complicated office moves (we’ve had a few) we are now settled in but minus a few home comforts. The dart board has made it, but we’ve had to leave the table tennis
Help to Grow Management Programme - take your business to the next level.
The government’s new Help to Grow: Management programme offers the chance to take your business to the next level. Join other senior business leaders in a practical management training programme, with 1-1 mentorship, delivered across the UK by leading business schools accredited by the Small Business Charter. The 12-week programme costs just £750 and is 90% subsidised by the government as part of its Plan for Jobs to help businesses to drive growth and create jobs. It is aimed at senior leaders of small
Business leader steps into the shoes of Wainwright for a charity challenge
Sue Howorth, Founder and Co-Director of The Family Business Network has donned her hiking boots to take on the mighty ‘Wainwright Challenge’ to fundraise for the Lake District Calvert Trust. The Lake District Calvert Trust deliver challenging outdoor adventure experiences for disabled adults and children. The charity was one of many that was forced to suspend their activities as the country went into lockdown early last year. Sue described how she felt after having seen an article in the media about
Chamber urges businesses to apply for Economic Recovery Grant
The new discretionary grant has been established to support the recovery of the local economy. Eligible businesses can access grants of up to £5,000. Business Director at Doncaster Chamber, Jade Dyer, has strongly urged local businesses to prepare for June’s intake of the Economic Recovery Grant. The grants, administered by Business Doncaster, specifically seek to encourage business survival, restart and job creation and safeguarding. Eligible businesses will be able to access grants up to £5,000 to help
Claim Your Property Stamp Duty Land Tax Refund Now
In this series I have explored the details of the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) landscape and how one in four property purchasers overpay their dues. If you bought a property of any kind in the last four years, then you may have overpaid your SDLT and be entitled to a refund from HMRC. Often referred to as Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a self-assessed tax paid by buyers of property in the UK. The amount paid is based on the value of the property, as well as other, less well known factors.
South Yorkshire Skills for Recovery Report Launched
Commissioned by the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the report has been produced using original survey data from the Chambers of Commerce in South Yorkshire, combined with content from a series of focus groups within key sectors. Key findings include: The economy is in a strong position for growth over the coming 12-18 months, however, a lack of skills to meet demand may act as a brake on that growth and put the region at a disadvantage compared to elsewhere in the country.Some sectors in the region
Club Doncaster Foundation's Lauren Cuttell named Doncaster Business Hero
Club Doncaster Foundation’s health and wellbeing officer Lauren Cuttell was voted the Doncaster Business Hero at Doncaster Chamber’s Awards ceremony. Since the COVID-19 emergency began, Doncaster Chamber of Commerce has heard of many inspiring efforts from businesses, not-for-profit organisations and individuals from all over the region who have made a significant contribution to the Doncaster community. The campaign was launched over the summer of 2020 to help celebrate the endeavours and outstanding
Doncaster Chamber supports Mental Health Awareness week 2021
Doncaster Chamber is aiming to raise awareness of mental health and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all. Throughout Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, which takes place between 10-16 May, the Chamber is holding a series of webinars and events looking at various aspects of mental health. The week-long calendar of events includes a mixture of free to attend workshops and paid professional training courses. The hour-long workshops, which include a men’s wellbeing at work
BCC welcomes ratification of uk-eu tca but says work remains to be done
Speaking after news that the Trade and Co-operation Agreeement has been ratified, Hannah Essex, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said: “While there may be relief that the ratification of the TCA has gone smoothly, the reality is that the changes within the agreement have been operational now for almost four months. “It is now vital that both the UK and EU work together to alleviate the significant disruption and difficulty which many firms continue to report, especially with further changes still
BCC and Barclay's LifeSkills report lays out blueprint for future-proofing the workplace
The joint report: Finds that new ways of working introduced during the pandemic offer opportunities for both employers and staffHighlights how supporting employees’ mental wellbeing and digital skills will become increasingly importantShows that equipping school-leavers with key people skills to deal with new working arrangements will be vital The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a
Chamber calls on Mayoral Candidates to Back Business
On 6 May, Doncaster goes to the polls to choose a Mayor with important responsibilities in relation to transport, skills and public health. The elected Doncaster Mayor is a very important role and has the responsibility and opportunity to set out and implement an ambitious and exciting strategic vision for the economy of the area, supporting people, firms and institutions. As the campaign for the election gains momentum, Doncaster Chamber are hosting a husting (via zoom) for candidates to set out their
BCC reacts to latest uk labour market figures ?
Commenting on ONS Labour Market statistics for April 2021 published today, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The latest data confirms that the UK labour market remains subdued. While there was a marginal fall in the unemployment rate, the squeeze on activity from ongoing restrictions helped drive a decline in payroll employment in March. “Unemployment remains on course to peak towards the end of 2021, once the furlough scheme expires and those who stopped job hunting during the pandemic look to
Doncaster Chamber comments on flexi-job apprenticeship scheme
The Department for Education (DfE) launched a consultation today (20 April) that will enable sectors including creative, agriculture and construction industries to offer more flexible apprenticeship opportunities The new flexi-job apprenticeships scheme was announced by the chancellor Rishi Sunak at his budget in March and will involve a £7million fund to create and test them ahead of a formal launch in January 2022. The consultation seeks views on how new apprenticeship schemes could be run. Several
BCC: Concerns over Inflation Rise as Manufacturers’ Price Expectations Climb to 4-year High
Balance of manufacturers expecting their prices to increase highest since Q4 201787% of production & manufacturing firms cited pressure to raise prices from raw material costs Overall, 38% of firms expect prices to rise in the next quarter, while only 5% expect prices to decrease The British Chambers of Commerce today announced the publication of new research which shows a rising number of firms expecting their prices to increase significantly in the coming months. The figures also document growing
Opportunities Doncaster LIVE keynote speaker announced
On 19 May, Opportunities Doncaster LIVE will kick off with an introduction from inspirational speaker Rachael Mackenzie, Director at Workathlete, International Sports Champion and Mindfulness Coach who delivers inspirational and powerful talks on resilience, belief and determination. Students across Doncaster are getting an early look at career fields and industries that may interest them. The virtual Opportunities Doncaster LIVE careers fair is live between 17-21 May, with live activities, speakers and
Executive Alliance lifts off in bid to rehome Vulcan bomber and inspire a new generation of engineer
The charity behind the iconic Avro Vulcan XH558 has launched a new fundraising initiative for the business community, in a bid to secure sponsorship for a new hangar and educational facility in Doncaster. The Vulcan to the Sky Trust (VTST) has created the ‘Vulcan 558 Executive Alliance’ – a membership group open to businesses from across the UK. The group’s support will help fund the build of the new Vulcan Experience at Doncaster Sheffield Airport, where XH558 will be housed. Five businesses have already
Chamber CEO urges support for local retail on reopening
Pubs, restaurants, gyms and non-essential shops are among the businesses that were allowed to reopen yesterday, in a major step of easing lockdown measures. Doncaster Chamber Chief Executive Dan Fell said, “The reopening of businesses is a long-awaited relief for many business owners whose doors have been closed for months. They have heavily invested in and been busy making preparations to make sure their sites are Covid-safe. “Although a full return to the old normal still seems a long way off, the
Four in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021
Balance of UK firms reporting increased export sales drops, despite already being at historically low levels. Hospitality firms, caterers, retailers and wholesalers all most likely to report decreased sales. Advance bookings and export orders show no signs of improvement, indicating that recovery is distant The British Chambers of Commerce’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1, released today, has revealed the stark issues facing UK exporters in the first months of this year. The survey of more than
Twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone in England
Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing from 9 April, the government has announced.Everyone in England, including those without symptoms, will be able to take a free rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test twice a weekAlongside vaccine rollout, regular testing is at the heart of plans to reopen society and the economy, helping to suppress and control the spread of variantsUpdates will be made to the NHS COVID-19 app in England to coincide with the universal
Newly announced Re-start grants to be introduced from April 2021
Grants of up to £6,000 are available for eligible Doncaster businesses from April 2021 As part of the Chancellor's Budget announcement on 3 March 2021, the Government provided details of the Restart Grant scheme to help support non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses in England. This one off grant will be made available to eligible businesses from April 2021 in order to help them reopen safely as lock down restrictions are eased. Grants of up to £6,000
Doncaster Chamber respond to lockdown easing and COVID-19 policy announcements
Doncaster Chamber has reacted to further easing of lockdown, testing and other measures announced by the Government to balance economic reopening whilst managing COVID-19 transmission. Business Director Jade Dyer, said, “Yesterday’s news on regular testing, vaccine certification, and border policy give conceptual insight into how the economy may be able to reopen and stay open safely. Many businesses will be breathing a sigh of relief to reopen on April 12, but the route back to a full reopening of the
BCC reacts to Prime Minister’s announcement on roadmap out of lockdown
Responding to the news that phase 2 of the roadmap out of lockdown for England will go ahead on April 12, Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said: “This is great news. Many firms will be breathing a huge sigh of relief that they will soon be able to reopen their doors to customers. The last year has taken a heavy toll on firms across the country and they will be counting down the hours until they can begin trading and rebuilding their businesses. “However, the route back to a full
Stamp Duty Land Tax Series - Exploring your potential stamp duty refund further
So far in this series I have explained the basics of what stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is and why it exists. Effective 1st April 2021 a second 2% surcharge has been added to purchases where the new owner lives outside the UK. This is in addition to the 3% surcharge levied on properties which are not the purchasers principle primary residence. The 37 reliefs were originally introduced to account for exceptions to aspects of properties where the calculation is unfair or clearly should not relate to all
Businesses fighting for survival but vaccine roll-out brings hope for a route out of crisis
The Doncaster Business Insight Survey (DBI), part of the British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey QES and the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth, found that business conditions remained historically poor in the first quarter of 2021 as the third lockdown severely limited activity. However, findings revealed that business confidence has been boosted in the first three months of 2021 amid the strong vaccine roll-out and the
Doncaster Chamber partners with non-profit to challenge career stereotypes
Doncaster Chamber has partnered with Inspiring the Future to support children in Doncaster, share career stories and challenge stereotypes Did you know that children as young as six have already formed stereotypes about what jobs they can and can’t do based on their gender and social economic backgrounds? Research, however, shows that if children have the opportunity to talk to volunteers from the world of work via in-school activities it can have a significant impact on their motivation, aspirations, and
Doncaster Chamber seeks businesses to come and inspire the next generation of talent
Raising the profile of employment opportunities in Doncaster: despite the recent challenges from the pandemic, Doncaster Chamber wants to showcase the depth and diversity of careers that are still available in Doncaster. Doncaster Chamber are holding a virtual careers fair for young people in Doncaster aged 14+ and are keen for local businesses to get involved. Like most large scale events scheduled to take place, since the onset of the pandemic, the flagship careers event has been forced to pivot and go
Doncaster Chamber comments on £860m South Yorkshire Renewal fund
The proposed £860m “new deal” for South Yorkshire regeneration signals that the region is open for business Through devolution, the Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) in South Yorkshire has been granted some borrowing powers and is set to use them to create a ground-breaking stimulus, worth up to £860m, to revitalise South Yorkshire’s economy and transform the region. It will invest hundreds of millions into schemes to protect, create and attract thousands of jobs, train workers and apprentices, back
Doncaster Business Awards: Resilience celebrated in a year like no other as winners revealed
Event pivots like so many who persevered and performed through the pandemic Excellence despite adversity was celebrated at the Doncaster Business Awards, sponsored by Doncaster College and University Centre, on Friday 12 March. Forced to pivot and go digital, a bespoke platform was created to mirror as much of the calendar highlight as possible, and it didn’t disappoint. Welcome to Yorkshire CEO James Mason kept a Zoom room of finalists enthralled as an online audience looked on, with special recognition
£20 million SME Brexit Support Fund opens for applications
The fund will help smaller businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU. Smaller businesses can today (15 March 2021) apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU. The £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund enables traders to access practical support, including training for new customs, rules of origin and VAT processes. Katherine Green and Sophie Dean, Directors General, Borders and Trade, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), said: "We recognise
New full and partially funded Business Academy courses
Doncaster Chamber have extended their Business Academy courses and are pleased to introduce three new sales and marketing courses. Covid-19 Marketing Transformation Programme - 80% FundedBenchmark the effectiveness of your Company’s marketing activityTake immediate steps to ensure that the business has enough cash to survive the crisisReview and identify what Marketing Activities could be taken for ‘Free’Strategically reviewing the range of the company’s products and servicesSetting flexible but
Celebrating Doncaster’s women in business on International Women’s Day
Doncaster Chamber’s Business Director calls on businesswomen across the region to celebrate their achievements and encourage other women to take on the challenge Doncaster Chamber Business Director Jade Dyer believes women in business have a lot to be proud of and encourages other women to share their experiences to encourage more women to take on the challenge. The business owner and senior leader said, “Doncaster’s business community is full of women who continue to be pioneers in championing the
Free rapid tests for all businesses for regular workplace testing
All businesses in England are now able to sign up to the government’s free COVID-19 workplace testing programme.Workplace testing now available to all businesses, including those with fewer than 50 employeesBusiness encouraged to register interest by 31 March to access free workplace testingRegular testing will be a vital part of the government’s roadmap to cautiously ease restrictions As part of the government’s roadmap to cautiously lift restrictions, businesses of all sizes, including those with fewer
Doncaster Chamber strengthens team with new appointments
The Chamber refreshes its top team ahead of a move to new premises Doncaster Chamber has appointed Suzy Broadhead as Education Director to head up its education work through Opportunities Doncaster and promoted Jade Dyer to Business Director to lead the Chamber’s membership and commercial activity. Adrian Platts has been promoted to a new role as Head of International Trade. Kelli Parnham has also joined the Chamber as Business Support Manager to oversee the organisation’s support for new start
Doncaster Chamber responds to March 2021 Budget
Job retention and self-employment income support schemes extended but Sheffield City Region misses out on Freeport. In his Spring Budget today, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced immediate support to help struggling businesses across the UK but delivered a blow for the region as the Sheffield City Region Freeport bid was unsuccessful. Successful bids were awarded to East Midlands Airport, Felixstowe, Humber, Liverpool City Region, Plymouth, Solent, Thames and Teesside. The Freeports are said to unlock
BCC reacts to news of extension to the Job Retention Scheme
Responding to an announcement by The Treasury that the Job Retention Scheme will be extended until the end of September, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the BCC, said: “The extension of the furlough scheme shows that the Chancellor has listened to our business communities. Many firms will be breathing a huge sigh of relief, particularly those businesses that are still closed or facing reduced demand due to Covid-19 restrictions. “The furlough scheme has been a lifeline for companies all across
Stamp Duty Land Tax Series - Some finer detail on your potential stamp duty refund
Last time we looked at the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) situation from an overall perspective. Every property sold in the UK for more than £40,000 has to be reported to HMRC to assess any SDLT payable and whether payment is due or has been made. We looked at some examples of sales at different price levels and how SDLT is calculated during the current holiday and then how it will be calculated when things revert back to normal. The holiday exempts SDLT from any properties purchased for less than £500,000
Chamber responds to roadmap for lifting lockdown
Earlier this week (Monday 22 February) Boris Johnson addressed the commons to announce the planned roadmap to easing lockdown restrictions. The news is of critical importance to Doncaster’s economy and business community. The Prime Minister stressed that each stage of a new 4-stage plan will be driven by “data not “dates”. The PM says there will be “at least” five weeks between each of the four steps. Doncaster Chamber Chief Executive Dan Fell said, “The roadmap to recovery gives businesses hope that this
Chambers react to latest GDP figures
Commenting on the latest GDP figures published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics, Suren Thiru, said: “The UK economy recorded stronger than expected growth in the final quarter of 2020 as the squeeze on output from the November lockdown was more than offset by a temporary boost from the release of pent-up demand from the subsequent easing in restrictions, increased activity from the coronavirus testing schemes and Brexit stockpiling. “Despite avoiding a double-dip recession, with output still
BCC Brexit survey: Half of UK exporters report difficulties adapting to changes relating to EU
Results from the first major business survey for 2021 by the British Chambers of Commerce on Brexit found that half (49%) of exporters are facing difficulties in adapting to the changes in the trade of goods following the ratification of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) on 1 January 2021. The survey Fieldwork for the survey, which received 1,000 responses, mainly from SMEs, was carried out between 18 and 31 January 2021. Nearly half (47%) of respondents exported goods or
BCC welcomes new Brexit support fund for SMEs
Commenting on the announcement of the fund, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the BCC, said: “This is a welcome first step in dealing with some of the major issues that small businesses trading with the EU are facing. With their finances already under a significant squeeze firms, particularly those which export, are inevitably encountering difficulties in adapting to the complexities of the new arrangements. “It is now crucial that the grants provide sufficient funds to make a real difference and the
Government announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund
The £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund will help small businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU. – Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to help small businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU; – Traders will be able to apply for a grant of up to £2,000 to pay for practical support for importing and exporting; – Fund will help businesses to prepare for the implementation of import controls which come into force from April and July. Today
Government boost to rapid workplace testing
New government drive to increase workplace testing in sectors open during lockdown, to detect coronavirus (COVID-19) in people who are not showing symptomsGovernment departments tasked with ensuring targeted, rapid testing is set up in all key workplaces to ensure vital public and economic services can continueCriteria for joining the workplace testing programme is reduced to businesses with more than 50 employees, boosting the availability of rapid testing further Cabinet ministers have been tasked to
National Apprenticeships Week 2021: Build the Future
In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week we're urging employers to look at the benefits of hiring apprentices to develop a skilled and qualified workforce. Commenting on this year's Apprenticeship Week, Matthew Lawrie, Business and Education Adviser at Doncaster Chamber said: "Apprenticeships are a real investment for the future. Apprentices can be any age - from school leavers and graduates to individuals who may be looking for a career change, so the opportunities are wide and varied. Businesses
Business leaders urge Government to back the Freeport
Business leaders from across Yorkshire have provided their backing to a South Yorkshire Freeport bid after the UK Government announced its plans to create freeports around the country. Sea, air and rail ports in England were invited to bid for Freeport status before the end of 2020, with the Doncaster Sheffield Airport bid amongst the sites vying for freeport status. With bids now in, the Doncaster Chamber is urging the government to recognise the ambition that characterises the bid and the region, and
Have your say: COVID-19 Business Impact Survey
Business Doncaster and Doncaster Chamber want to do everything possible to support businesses particularly in the retail, leisure and hospitality sector during this challenging time. We are interested in finding out your views on the current challenges your business has and what your plans are for the future when the time comes to reopen. This will enable us to also prepare and offer the right support and work with you as the town moves into recovery. Last year was incredibly challenging and the start of
Stamp Duty Land Tax Series - Bought a property recently? Would You Like a Stamp Duty Refund?
When you purchase a property in the UK there is stamp duty payable to HMRC. Rates are published on their website and, on the face of things, it seems a simple and easy calculation followed by the painful payment process.What you are probably unaware of is that there are a number of reliefs which can be claimed which will reduce the stamp duty burden. Known officially as stamp duty land tax (SDLT) this is a tax which was introduced by the government in December 2003. Current rates, valid until 31 March,
Mind the (skills) gap: Doncaster businesses commit to prepare young people for the world of work
Over 100 businesses have pledged to support the Doncaster Promise – a commitment to work with schools and young people across Doncaster to raise careers awareness and get them better prepared for work in a post-pandemic world. Comparing the latest quarter, September-November 2020, with the pre-pandemic quarter of January-March 2020, the Office for National Statistics’ (ONS) January 2021 labour market overview reports: Unemployment for young people has increased by 68,000, a 13% increase.The unemployment
Levelling Up Four Times Harder Reports Think Tank Centre for Cities
The Government’s promise to ‘level up’ by reducing regional economic disparities will be almost four times harder as a result of the pandemic, according to one report, as agenda is criticised as a slogan without substance.Think tank Centre for Cities’ annual study of the UK’s major urban areas found that hundreds of thousands of unemployed people in towns and cities across the country need to find secure, well-paid jobs to improve their region’s overall economic prospects. Cities and large towns went into
Sheffield City Region Mayor presses Chancellor for new deal for the North
Sheffield City Region Mayor Dan Jarvis has sent out a clarion call for a bold New Deal for the North – challenging the government to live up to its promises and tackle not just the immediate COVID-related crisis, but the fundamental problems which have long held the region back. The Mayor has written to the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, demanding the government set out concrete plans to ‘level up’ the economy, at a time when billions in public investment are needed in any case to soften the economic blow from
Chamber responds to Prime Minister’s announcement on further easing of lockdown restriction
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement of further easing of Coronavirus restrictions from July 4 in England, including the reopening of culture, tourism and leisure venues as well as a relaxation of the two-metre rule, Doncaster Chamber Chief Executive, Dan Fell said: “The further easing of the lockdown will be welcome news to many within Doncaster’s business community. However, this will not be a return to business as normal and in order to comply with the guidance from Government, businesses
Questionnaire for businesses who move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Find out how you can help HMRC, and keep up to date with the changes due to the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol. At the end of the transition period when the Northern Ireland Protocol comes into force there will be changes to the way goods move between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Your business may be impacted by these changes if you can answer yes to any of the questions below.Do you move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland?Do you move goods between Great Britain and
HM The Queen praises Chambers’ contribution to business communities during Coronavirus
Her Majesty The Queen has offered support to businesses as they reopen, and praised the contribution Chambers of Commerce across the UK and around the world are making to help firms, champion trade and rebuild communities, in a letter released today. The letter from Her Majesty, Patron of the British Chambers of Commerce, comes as businesses across the UK are reopening and adjusting to a new normal. The letter reads: “At a time of great difficulty for many, it is heart-warming to see the
BCC responds to Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee
Commenting on the decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee to keep interest rates on hold and expand quantitative easing, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The Bank of England’s decision to significantly expand quantitative easing reflects the unprecedented impact of coronavirus on the UK economy. It is vital that the Bank works with financial institutions to ensure that it translates into on the ground support for businesses.” “With
BCC survey finds investment and recruitment would be cut in the event of ‘no deal’
One of the biggest surveys of business intentions since the EU referendum has found that nearly two-thirds of firms still aren’t preparing for Brexit – and in the event of a ‘no deal’ outcome many would cut investment and recruitment plans. With just six months to go before the UK leaves the EU, the British Chambers of Commerce is calling for UK ministers to redouble their efforts to reach an agreement with the EU – and ensure a transition period that could help firms prepare for change and prevent a slump