Doncaster Chamber News
The promise of a better future: local businesses putting learners of all ages at the heart of COVID recovery
The promise of a better future: local businesses putting learners of all ages at the heart of COVID recovery As unemployment in the region soars, Doncaster Chamber encourages local businesses to partner with education providers to help boost employment prospects for learners of all ages and drive economic growth. Opportunities Doncaster, Doncaster Chamber’s education arm,…
Read MoreDoncaster Business Awards 2020/21 to be a ground-breaking digital event
Following the announcement that South Yorkshire will remain in Tier 3, Doncaster Chamber has reached the view that there is no option but to bring the Doncaster Business Awards 2020/21 directly to audience’s screens.
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber responds to reviewed tiered Coronavirus restrictions
Doncaster Chamber responds to reviewed tiered Coronavirus restrictions Commenting on the confirmation that South Yorkshire will remain in Tier 3 of COVID restrictions, Doncaster Chamber CEO Dan Fell said: “This is the last thing Doncaster’s business community wanted to hear even if it is largely expected. The continuation of Tier 3 status will have a…
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber responds to South Yorkshire’s return to tier three
Doncaster Chamber responds to South Yorkshire’s return to tier three Commenting on the new tiered Coronavirus restrictions that will come into effect after the lockdown ends in England on December 2, Doncaster Chamber CEO, Dan Fell said, “It is not a surprise that Doncaster is in tier three. What is of paramount importance, is that national…
Read MoreProposal to build HS2 in ‘phases’ prompts fears that it may not reach Sheffield City Region
Proposal to build HS2 in ‘phases’ prompts fears that it may not reach Sheffield City Region A proposal to build the HS2 rail link in phases has led to fears the eastern leg of the project will be scrapped altogether. As further doubts are cast over the future of the Yorkshire leg of HS2, after…
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber responds to 2020 Spending Review
Doncaster Chamber responds to 2020 Spending Review Responding to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s spending review statement, CEO of Doncaster Chamber, Dan Fell said, “At a time when businesses communities are fighting for survival today’s spending review is somewhat underwhelming, although concerns about debt and the public purse are valid. Ultimately, the country needs to invest in people,…
Read MoreChamber CEO Comments on Latest Quarterly Economic Survey Results
Chamber CEO Comments on Latest Quarterly Economic Survey Results The Quarterly Economic Survey, run by the British Chambers, is the country’s biggest and longest running private sector survey which acts as an economic indicator, often highlighting big changes in the economy long before other surveys or other official statistics. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy…
Read MoreCoronavirus: A social distancing and staff welfare reminder
Coronavirus: A social distancing and staff welfare reminder I am sure that you are adhering to Government and ACAS guidance in terms of social distancing and staff welfare but at present we are getting a number of reports and comments from worried members of the public and other sources that a number of Doncaster businesses…
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