Archive for November 2020
BCC responds to the Chancellor’s Spending Review
Commenting on the Chancellor’s Spending Review, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “This spending review comes at a critical time as business communities are fighting for survival in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. “The launch of the National Infrastructure Strategy is an important step in overcoming the longstanding infrastructure deficit. We’ve spent long enough discussing infrastructure…
Read MoreCyber security support for businesses and the self-employed in Leeds City Region
If you own a business, are self-employed or freelance within the Leeds City Region, you could claim FREE support to PROTECT your company. The Covid-19 pandemic period has seen a 400% increase in cyber fraud, with small businesses, the self-employed and freelancers working from home most at risk. If you use the internet in your…
Read MoreLeeds City Council are supporting businesses in Leeds
Find out how Leeds City Council are supporting businesses in Leeds that are affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Leeds City Council are launching a business support scheme on Wednesday 25 November for businesses struggling to pay their business property costs due to the impact of coronavirus restrictions. This grant is meant to help pay fixed…
Read MoreBCC’s initial response to Coronavirus restrictions after lockdown
Providing an initial response to the Prime Minister’s plan for Coronavirus restrictions after the second lockdown ends in England, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “It is helpful that the Prime Minister has heeded our call to give businesses at least a week’s notice of the rule changes that will affect firms across England from…
Read MoreBradford Chamber President reflects on a year of change
In the absence of the Bradford Chamber Annual Dinner, Suzanne Watson, Bradford Chamber President shares her thoughts with members in a short video. Suzanne reflects on a year of change, commitment, unity and business support that has been provided by the Chamber.
Read MoreWest Yorkshire Devolution- Let’s be ambitious!
Gerald Jennings shares his thoughts on West Yorkshire Devolution. So the game is afoot and West Yorkshire will have an elected Mayor in May 2021. All business organisations have welcomed the agreement to move to a Devolved Authority in our region and none more so than the Chamber of Commerce. I have been a Director…
Read MoreBCC joins forces with business groups to create a net-zero free UK by 2050
The UK’s top five business groups have joined forces as part of their goal to create a net-zero free UK by 2050. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), Make UK, the Institute of Directors (IoD) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) say businesses and workers must play a…
Read MoreLeeds Local Restrictions Support Grant – apply now
Businesses in Leeds required to close due to the government’s national lockdown restrictions from 5 November to 2 December 2020 can now apply for support online. Check if your business is eligible To be eligible for this grant, your business must: be in Leeds have been open as usual before the restrictions have been providing…
Read MoreBradford Local Restrictions Support Grant – apply now
Local Restrictions Support Grant for closed businesses has gone live today. Which grant can I apply for? This flowchart shows what you can apply for: grants flowchart (59 Kb, PDF) Local Restrictions Support Grant (for businesses which have closed) You can apply for this grant if your business is in one of the following categories, which…
Read MoreBCC responds to Chancellor’s economy update
Commenting on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s economy update, announced today, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “A further extension of the furlough scheme and more generous grants for the self-employed are important steps in protecting jobs and providing certainty for our business communities beyond the immediate shock of a four-week lockdown. “These changes give…
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