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Four in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021
Four in Ten UK Exporters Reporting Decreased Sales in Q1 2021 The British Chambers of Commerce’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1, released today, has revealed the stark issues facing UK exporters in the first months of this year. Balance of UK firms reporting increased export sales drops, despite already being at historically low levels. Hospitality firms, caterers, retailers and wholesalers all most likely to report decreased…
Read MoreBusinesses fighting for survival but vaccine roll-out brings hope for a route out of crisis
Businesses fighting for survival but vaccine roll-out brings hope for a route out of crisis Findings reveal business confidence has been boosted in the first three months of 2021 amid the strong vaccine roll-out and the government’s roadmap The Doncaster Business Insight Survey (DBI), part of the British Chambers of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey QES…
Read MoreDoncaster Business Awards: Resilience celebrated in a year like no other as winners revealed
Doncaster Business Awards: Resilience celebrated in a year like no other as winners revealed Event pivots like so many who persevered and performed through the pandemic Excellence despite adversity was celebrated at the Doncaster Business Awards, sponsored by Doncaster College and University Centre, on Friday 12 March. Forced to pivot and go digital, a bespoke…
Read MoreGovernment announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund
Government announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund The £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund will help small businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to help small businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU; Traders will be…
Read MoreBCC Brexit survey: Half of UK exporters report difficulties adapting to changes relating to EU
BCC Brexit survey: Half of UK exporters report difficulties adapting to changes relating to EU Results from the first major business survey for 2021 by the British Chambers of Commerce on Brexit found that half (49%) of exporters are facing difficulties in adapting to the changes in the trade of goods following the ratification of the…
Read MoreBusiness leaders urge Government to back the Freeport
Business leaders urge Government to back the Freeport Business leaders from across Yorkshire have provided their backing to a South Yorkshire Freeport bid after the UK Government announced its plans to create freeports around the country. Sea, air and rail ports in England were invited to bid for Freeport status before the end of 2020,…
Read MoreLevelling Up Four Times Harder Reports Think Tank Centre for Cities
Levelling Up Four Times Harder Reports Think Tank Centre for Cities The Government’s promise to ‘level up’ by reducing regional economic disparities will be almost four times harder as a result of the pandemic, according to one report, as agenda is criticised as a slogan without substance. Think tank Centre for Cities’ annual study of the…
Read MoreAct now to keep your business moving: resources, advice and guidance
Act now to keep your business moving: resources, advice and guidance The EU remains our nearest and biggest market. The UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement is now the framework within which we will do business together. To help you navigate the new rules and maximise opportunities, we have collated resources and guidance to support businesses…
Read MoreThe 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.
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