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Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (17 April) that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by one month until the end of June, BCC director general Adam Marshall…
Following on from the publication of the Oakervee Review and the Government’s decision in February to continue with the HS2 project, today (Wednesday 15 April) the Department for Transport (DfT)…
Results from the third BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of businesses responding to the survey have now furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting…
Results from the second BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that most businesses have not yet successfully accessed the government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the grants for…
Welcoming Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement on measures to boost financial support for businesses affected by Coronavirus, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “We’re pleased that the Chancellor is listening and…
First results show heavy toll on UK business communities as majority of firms face cash flow crisis Results from the BCC’s first Covid-19 Business Impact Tracker paints a concerning, if…
Welcoming measures outlined by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to support the self-employed and sole traders whose businesses have been affected by Coronavirus, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said: “The Chancellor’s announcement offers a lifeline to the vast…
Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement of further restrictions to tackle the spread of Coronavirus this evening (Monday 23rd March), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses must play their…
The British Business Bank have this morning released full details Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Below is a summary of the key points: • The government has confirmed that…
UK economic growth is expected to slow sharply in 2020 amid disruption caused by the impact of Coronavirus, according to the latest economic forecast by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). BCC has downgraded its…
Coronavirus – Advice to Business (published on Thursday 5 March 2020; updated 17 March) The global spread of coronavirus is now causing significant interest and concern among local businesses. Health…
The Government Commercial Function (GCF) needs help to build a resource pool to provide a rapid response to critical COVID-19 requirements, most urgently to deliver 30,000 new ventilators. Those with…
Fewer than half of all UK businesses are geared up for remote working, according to a new report. The Retail Times is reporting that global recruiter Robert Walters has revealed…
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has joined forces with Bradford Council in calling for the city’s HMRC office to remain open permanently. HMRC has announced it is delaying…
With the recent uncertainty surrounding the spread of Coronavirus, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has decided that events planned over the coming weeks should be postponed to allow…
Chamber Reaction to the 2020 Budget: “Businesses will be buoyed by some of the Chancellor’s announcements. There are still some real challenges facing business and the economy, not least the…
Keighley Bus Company has relaunched its service linking the town with Leeds. In 2017, a new fleet was introduced to the service, since when passenger numbers continue to rise. A package of improvements…
York & North Yorkshire Chamber response to Sirius Minerals sale. “The Chamber has been a long-standing supporter of the Sirius Minerals project, recognising the significant economic uplift and job creation…