Archive for January 2022
More must be done to improve UK-EU Trade
On the second anniversary of Brexit, and with huge lorry queues being reported at Dover last week, the BCC is calling for urgent action to improve trade with Europe. With well over half of UK exporters (60%) surveyed by the BCC in November 2021 reporting difficulties in trading with the EU, an increase from 49%…
Read MoreBCC Calls for Delay of NICs Rise
• 54% of firms say the business support provided by the UK Government in response to Plan B measures is not sufficient in the short term • 59% say Government did not adequately assess the impact of Plan B measures on businesses • 38% of business to consumer (b2c) firms say their business suffered a…
Read MoreBradford Chamber Property Forum offers helping hand on Council regeneration schemes
The Bradford Chamber Property Forum has been liaising with key local authority officers to see how to work closer together on economic development schemes. Bradford Chamber of Commerce has asked its Property Forum – one of its key Policy & Representation groups – to work closer with senior representatives of Bradford Council to ensure the…
Read MoreEnd of Plan B restrictions in England
Responding to news of the end of Plan B restrictions in England, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “News of the end of work from home guidance will be welcomed by business, particularly those based in city and town centres which rely on footfall from office workers. The removal of the requirement for vaccine passports will also…
Read MoreNew generation of exporters needed – BCC Trade Manifesto
The British Chambers of Commerce is today setting out its manifesto to recruit legions of new UK exporters as its research continues to show poor overseas trade growth: In Q4 of 2021, just over a quarter of exporting firms (29%) saw their overseas sales increase Almost half (47%) saw no change, and a quarter (24%)…
Read MoreOmicron hospitality and leisure grant – Bradford
The government has announced grant funding to help lessen the financial impact of the Omicron variant on the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors / industry. Which businesses are eligible? To be eligible, you must: run a hospitality, leisure or accommodation business based in the Bradford district, which offers in-person services at a premises subject to…
Read MoreOmicron hospitality and leisure grant – Leeds
Support for businesses Grants are available to help businesses in Leeds. Businesses and charities whose income is still being affected by the coronavirus outbreak can apply for a grant to help pay their fixed business costs. Who can apply To apply for this grant your business or charity must: be based in Leeds have started…
Read MoreLeisure and hospitality grants – York & North Yorkshire
As part of the additional £1m financial support that the government announced in December, a number of local councils have opened applications from businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector that have been adversely impacted by the outbreak of the Omicron Covid-19 variant. Further details can be found via the links below: Scarborough Borough Council…
Read MoreInflationary pressures and recruitment headaches – Q4 Economic Report
Inflationary pressures and recruitment headaches slowing the pace of recovery That is the findings in the latest economic report from Chambers of Commerce in West & North Yorkshire. Whilst firms continue to report domestic sales growth there are strong signs that the pace of growth is being slowed by increasing cost pressure and access to…
Read MoreThe Chamber Responds to DfT’s announcement on the completion of rail upgrades to Leeds Station
Speaking on the announcement, Chair of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Beresford, said: “The investments made to Leeds Station are hugely important in demonstrating a commitment to realising the potential contained within the city. The £161m upgrades have already begun to improve regional connectivity, service reliability and passenger experience. “Speaking on the…
Read MoreGet ready for GB inbound border controls
The UK left the Brexit standstill transition period on its expiry on 1 January 2021. The terms of the new EU-UK trading arrangements – in the Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) – took effect the same day. In accordance with this, the EU decided to introduce full border controls on GB goods from 1 January…
Read MoreBetter rail journeys sooner for Leeds, as £161m upgrade delivered
Rail Minister Wendy Morton has today (4 January) hailed the completed Leeds Station upgrades as a major milestone in delivering a modern, fully connected transport hub fit for the future. Visiting Leeds Station to see the competition of £161 million of upgrade works, the Minister will meet with former apprentices and senior staff of Network…
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