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BCC: Initial reaction to Spring Budget 2017
Giving his initial reaction to the Chancellor’s Budget, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses had been advised to expect minimal change, rather […]
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Local Firms Voice How Government’s Industrial Strategy will Impact Business
Earlier this month (February) the Business Secretary announced industrial strategy investment in science, research and innovation but how do Sheffield City Region businesses think it will impact on them? This […]
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Business leaders support Yorkshire Smokefree’s message
Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce is backing Yorkshire Smokefree’s new campaign targeting workplaces. Yorkshire Smokefree, part of South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, runs stop-smoking support across the […]
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BCC Budget Submission: Action needed on rate burden that is sapping businesses
Ahead of the Chancellor’s Spring Budget on March 8, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the government to take action on delivering real reform to the business rates […]
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Chamber present match-ball at the big game
Chamber President Lisa Pogson and fellow board member Anne Wilson MBE, present the match-ball to the referee ahead of last Saturday’s game at the New York Stadium between Rotherham United […]
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BCC: Harness potential of places to make success of Industrial Strategy
Commenting on the publication of the Industrial Strategy Green paper, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The developing Industrial Strategy represents a crucial […]
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Chamber set to raise money for children’s charity
Barnsley and Rotherham Chamber will be hosting a Charity Quiz evening on Thursday, 30th March, for their Charity of the Year – Newlife the Charity for Disabled Children. Last year, […]
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Sheffield City Region Chambers group elects new Chair
The Sheffield City Region Chambers are delighted to announce that a new Chairperson has been elected to lead the group responsible for their joint activities.
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There must be one Regional voice to make Trans-Pennine Tunnel a reality
Businesses called for one regional voice to advocate for the proposed Trans-Pennine Tunnel at a major business event. A transport link from the M60 to the M1 would help to connect not only Manchester to Sheffield but the whole country to help improve the business economy.
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Business leaders survey shows Sheffield City Region coping well despite uncertain climate
Firms hold an overall positive outlook on the regional economy looking forward, despite major uncertainties at a national and global level, according to the latest results of the Sheffield City […]
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