BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: First results show heavy toll on UK business communities as majority of firms face cash flow crisis
Thu 2nd April 2020
Results from the BCC’s first Covid-19 Business Impact Tracker paints a concerning, if unsurprising, picture for business communities affected by Coronavirus.
BCC responds to changes to insolvency laws
Mon 30th March 2020
Commenting on Business Secretary Alok Sharma’s announcement on the relaxation of the insolvency rules, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:
Apprenticeships Update – Covid-19 response for businesses from The Sheffield College
Fri 27th March 2020
In response to the impact of COVID-19, the government has released a package of measures to ensure employers, training providers and assessment organisations can continue to support their apprentices through to the completion of their Apprenticeship.
Sheffield Hallam University wins bid to host UPP Foundation’s Civic University Network
Fri 27th March 2020
Sheffield Hallam University has been chosen to be the host of the Civic University Network, following a competitive bidding process.
BCC comments on government support for the self-employed
Fri 27th March 2020
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:
Olympic decision welcomed at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Thu 26th March 2020
The decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games has been welcomed by former Sports Minister and Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park lead Richard Caborn.
BRM with a Coronavirus Update regarding Employment Law
Thu 26th March 2020
This update provides guidance to self-employed, employers and businesses on the most recent updates on the Coronavirus Bill going through Parliament.
Changes to Blocks H2 and H3 of the Heart of the City consultation plans in response to latest government advice
Tue 24th March 2020
On Thursday 12 March, a public consultation was launched on plans for Blocks H2 and H3 of the Sheffield Heart of the City 2.
The BCC call for further support measures for the self-employed
Mon 23rd March 2020
Calling for further measures from the UK government to help the self-employed, BCC Director General Dr Adam Marshall said:
