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Business vote tightens as referendum campaign heads to the finish line
A recent Chamber of Commerce pre-referendum survey shows that, with less than 50 days to go, a majority of businesspeople surveyed (54%) say they will vote for the UK to […]
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BCC Quarterly Economic Survey: UK economic growth softened further in Q1 2016
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Quarterly Economic Survey – Britain’s largest and most authoritative private sector business survey, based on over 8,500 responses from firms in Q1 2016 – […]
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Chambers support over 15,000 young people explore apprenticeships
Chambers of Commerce across the country are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with a range of events, having already supported over 15,000 young people so far through Your Future Careers Fairs. […]
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Budget 2016: Full BCC reaction
Giving his full reaction to the Budget, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC Acting Director General, said: “Business wanted a steady, workmanlike Budget, and that’s what we got. The Chancellor listened to […]
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EU referendum decision is about economy, not politics, says Chamber
Businesses should think about maximising long term regional economic growth when making decisions about the EU Referendum, according to the leader of the Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce. Andrew […]
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Sheffield HS2 jobs claim challenged by Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber chief
The leader of Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber has refused to accept figures which show an HS2 station in Sheffield city centre would be better for the region’s economy. Chief executive Andrew […]
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Chamber kicks off the New Year with new Patron
The Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce Sheffield Eagles have become the first new Patrons of 2016. The Eagles join Rotherham United and Barnsley FC as […]
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Rotherham based company Carlton Hydraulics celebrate 30 years of trading.
The Chamber are proud to present local member Carlton Hydraulics with a Salute to Business award following the business recently reaching a significant milestone. The company was established in 1985 […]
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Chambers welcome new Chairman and commit to strong strategic relationship with LEP
The four Chambers of Commerce in the Sheffield City Region have reacted positively to the news that Sir Nigel Knowles has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Local […]
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Businesses and schools ‘still worlds apart’ on readiness for work
Two-thirds of businesses (69%) believe that secondary schools are not effective at preparing young people for work, according to a major new UK-wide survey of over 3,500 business and education […]
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