Family open up about hopes and fears as shielding for most vulnerable comes to an end
Wed 5th August 2020
A family who’ve stayed at home since March to protect their extremely vulnerable 13-year-old son have spoken out about their hopes and fears as shielding comes to an end.
BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Summer Statement schemes fall short
Wed 5th August 2020
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Tracker reveal that businesses are still facing significant cashflow challenges with the schemes announced in the Summer Statement failing to provide support at the scale needed
BCC responds to the postponement of lockdown easing
Fri 31st July 2020
Commenting on the Prime Minister’s announcement that the government will introduce new local restrictions and postpone the planned re-opening for some business from August 1st, BCC Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said:
Sheffield charity’s PPE plea to help older persons’ scheme make much needed return
Fri 31st July 2020
One of Sheffield’s best loved charity schemes helping isolated older people is to return after a five month break, provided bosses can get hold of enough PPE.
Employment rights for those returning from Spain
Fri 31st July 2020
Following a spike of Covid-19 cases in Spain, anyone returning will now have to self-isolate for 14 days. This may also include other countries in due course. This blog sets out some of the employment rights that employees should be aware of.
Keebles LLP advice in response to increase in domestic abuse incidents during lockdown
Thu 30th July 2020
Emily Abbey, Senior Associate and Head of the Domestic Abuse Unit at leading Yorkshire law firm Keebles LLP, shares advice on the legal protection available for victims of domestic abuse.
Coronavirus Impact on Business Activity - Complete our Business Survey Part 2
Thu 30th July 2020
Covid-19 has impacted on us all. Businesses need help, support and guidance to recover, rebuild and thrive again.
BCC responds to 14-day quarantine for UK arrivals from Spain
Mon 27th July 2020
Commenting on the announcement that UK arrivals from Spain will have to self-isolate for 14 days, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
Quarter of adults unwilling to have Covid-19 vaccine
Mon 27th July 2020
Almost a quarter of adults are unwilling to have a future Covid-19 vaccine, according to a new study carried out by Sheffield Hallam University.
