Commenting on GDP figures for Q2 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:
Responding to today's announcements of £200m for a new Trader Support Service the BCC’s Director of Trade Facilitation Liam Smyth said:
Responding to the publication of the government’s Planning for the Future white paper and associated consultation, BCC Head of People Policy Jane Gratton said:
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
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:
Covid-19 has impacted on us all. Businesses need help, support and guidance to recover, rebuild and thrive again.
The UK left the European Union on 31st January 2020, and the transition period comes to an end in December this year. It is vital that businesses take action now to get ready for a new border operating environment from 1st January 2021.
Sheffield Chamber is delighted to announce a new partnership with leading foreign exchange experts moneycorp, to provide better financial support to businesses trading overseas.
A video recording of the Brexit - Implications for UK Customs procedures Webinar that took place on 23 July 2020.