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Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: most firms can be ready for ‘restart’ within three weeks

By Chamber Marketing / 7 May 2020
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Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the vast majority of firms surveyed say they will require three weeks or less to prepare to restart operations alongside…

The latest UK Finance Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme Update

By Chamber Marketing / 7 May 2020
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Commenting on the latest UK Finance figures (7 May) on the number of firms successfully accessing CBILS, the BCC’s Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “Although the steady improvement in…

“This is a time to be bold”: BCC sets out principles for safe restart of UK economy

By Chamber Marketing / 5 May 2020
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Open letter to Prime Minister published as government mulls plan to lift lockdown British Chambers of Commerce President, Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith, has written an open letter to the Prime Minister…

University of York offer free online courses to support local businesses and Chamber members

By Chamber Marketing / 4 May 2020
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The University of York is committed to help regional businesses to recover, innovate and grow. They are offering a suite of online courses developed by professionals to help support Chamber…

Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Loan schemes still slow

By Chamber Marketing / 29 April 2020
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BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Loan schemes still slow to help many cash-strapped firms – but furlough scheme preventing redundancies Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal…

UK Finance’s update on CBILS applications – BCC

By Chamber Marketing / 23 April 2020
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Commenting on the latest UK Finance update on the number of firms successfully accessing CBILS, the BCC’s Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “The increase in companies accessing CBILS is…

BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: More than 70 per cent of firms have furloughed staff

By Chamber Marketing / 23 April 2020
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Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the vast majority of businesses surveyed have furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting funds from the Coronavirus Job…

Future Fund – BCC responds to announcement

By Chamber Marketing / 20 April 2020
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Welcoming the Chancellor’s announcement of a Future Fund, supporting start-ups by delivering an initial commitment of £250m of new government funding which will be unlocked by private investment on a match funded basis,…

BCC responds to extension of furlough scheme

By Chamber Marketing / 17 April 2020
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Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (17 April) that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will be extended by one month until the end of June, BCC director general Adam Marshall…

HS2 CEO welcomes Government approval to issue Notice to Proceed

By Chamber Marketing / 15 April 2020
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Following on from the publication of the Oakervee Review and the Government’s decision in February to continue with the HS2 project, today (Wednesday 15 April) the Department for Transport (DfT)…

BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Two-thirds of respondents awaiting funds from furlough scheme as payday approaches

By Chamber Marketing / 15 April 2020
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Results from the third BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that the majority of businesses responding to the survey have now furloughed a proportion of their workforce, and are awaiting…

BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Businesses not yet successfully accessing government loan and grant schemes

By Chamber Marketing / 8 April 2020
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Results from the second BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal that most businesses have not yet successfully accessed the government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the grants for…

BCC responds to boost for Coronavirus business support schemes

By Chamber Marketing / 3 April 2020
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Welcoming Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement on measures to boost financial support for businesses affected by Coronavirus, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “We’re pleased that the Chancellor is listening and…

BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker

By Chamber Marketing / 2 April 2020
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First results show heavy toll on UK business communities as majority of firms face cash flow crisis Results from the BCC’s first Covid-19 Business Impact Tracker paints a concerning, if…

BCC comments on government support for the self-employed

By Chamber Marketing / 26 March 2020
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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:  “The Chancellor’s announcement offers a lifeline to the vast…

BCC responds to new social distancing measures

By Chamber Marketing / 24 March 2020
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Responding to the Prime Minister’s announcement of further restrictions to tackle the spread of Coronavirus this evening (Monday 23rd March), BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Businesses must play their…

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS)

By Chamber Marketing / 23 March 2020
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The British Business Bank have this morning released full details Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Below is a summary of the key points: • The government has confirmed that…

Coronavirus Guidance – Latest

By Chamber Marketing / 17 March 2020
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Coronavirus – Advice to Business (published on Thursday 5 March 2020; updated 17 March) The global spread of coronavirus is now causing significant interest and concern among local businesses. Health…