South Yorkshire PolicyPod: What can the education and training sectors learn from employers on workforce skills?
Fri 28th January 2022
In this first episode of this newly launched South Yorkshire Policypod, we’re focussing on skills and education: what does our economy need and how can we make better use of the insights of employers?
South Yorkshire Chambers urge government to boost support for COVID-hit firms after landmark survey reveals challenges ahead
Thu 6th January 2022
In a joint statement by the CEOs of Doncaster, Sheffield and Barnsley & Rotherham Chambers of Commerce, they said:
BCC Quarterly Economic Survey Q4 2021: Recovery weakening as inflation worries soar
Thu 6th January 2022
The BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) – the UK’s largest independent survey of business sentiment and a leading indicator of UK GDP growth – has shown the recovery stalled in the fourth quarter, with firms facing unprecedented inflationary pressures.
BCC Reaction to today’s interest rate decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee
Thu 16th December 2021
Commenting on today’s interest rate decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said:
BCC reacts to the latest ONS Inflation Data
Wed 15th December 2021
Commenting on the inflation statistics for November 2021, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Head of Economics at the BCC Suren Thiru, said:
BCC Forecast: Trade to drag on the recovery as supply disruption weakens outlook
Thu 9th December 2021
The UK economy will grow at a slower pace than expected with trade set to lag significantly behind the wider recovery, according to the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) latest economic forecast.
North deserves better on rail than to be treated with disdain say South Yorkshire business leaders
Fri 19th November 2021
Responding to the publication of the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) today, the leaders of South Yorkshire’s Chambers of Commerce said in a joint statement:
BCC Responds to Latest ONS Inflation Figures
Wed 17th November 2021
Commenting on the inflation statistics for October 2021, published today by the Office for National Statistics, Head of Economics at the BCC Suren?Thiru, said:
8 Out of 10 Firms Report Increased Prices as Issues in Supply Chains Mount
Fri 12th November 2021
New BCC data released today from a survey of over 1,000 businesses has thrown sharp focus on the impact of skills and commodities shortages for UK firms, with spiralling prices in evidence.
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