Doncaster Chamber News
Doncaster Chamber Donates over £8,000 to Local Mental Health and Social Care Charities
Doncaster Chamber Donates over £8,000 to Local Mental Health and Social Care Charities Three local charities have received a cumulative donation of £8,535 from Doncaster Chamber. In support of the community’s mental health and social care needs, the funds were split between Doncaster Mind, Age UK Doncaster and the local Phoenix WoMen’s Aid branch. Each…
Read MoreSouth Yorkshire Chambers Urge Government To Act on Cost-of-Doing Business Crisis
South Yorkshire Chambers Urge Government To Act on Cost-of-Doing Business Crisis In a joint statement by the CEOs of Doncaster, Sheffield and Barnsley & Rotherham Chambers of Commerce, they said: “It’s a testament to the strength of our businesses in South Yorkshire that, despite the tough backdrop, many remain optimistic about their prospects for growth.…
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber Helps Open the London Stock Exchange After Winning Prestigious National Award
Doncaster Chamber Helps Open the London Stock Exchange After Winning Prestigious National Award Doncaster Chamber helped to open trading at the London Stock Exchange on Tuesday. This honour was bestowed upon the organization after it won a national “Chamber of the Year” prize, all the way back in 2019. As per tradition, each recipient of…
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber Says New Schools White Paper Does Not Take All Children Into Account
Doncaster Chamber Says New Schools White Paper Does Not Take All Children Into Account The latest Schools White Paper, which is the first to be published in 6 years, explains the government’s plans to drive up English and Maths standards across the country. Detailing a new “Parent Pledge”, this report lays out key steps that…
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber Comments On Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Doncaster Chamber Comments On Chancellor’s Spring Statement The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, has today delivered his Spring Statement to the House of Commons. This update, sometimes referred to as a “mini-budget”, is typically for keeping the public informed about the state of the UK economy and providing a forecast from the Office of…
Read MoreSouth Yorkshire Skills for Recovery Report Launched
South Yorkshire Skills for Recovery Report Launched Commissioned by the Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the report has been produced using original survey data from the Chambers of Commerce in South Yorkshire, combined with content from a series of focus groups within key sectors. Key findings include: The economy is in a strong position for growth…
Read MoreDoncaster Chamber comments on flexi-job apprenticeship scheme
Doncaster Chamber comments on flexi-job apprenticeship scheme The Department for Education (DfE) launched a consultation today (20 April) that will enable sectors including creative, agriculture and construction industries to offer more flexible apprenticeship opportunities The new flexi-job apprenticeships scheme was announced by the chancellor Rishi Sunak at his budget in March and will involve a…
Read MoreOpportunities Doncaster LIVE keynote speaker announced
Opportunities Doncaster LIVE keynote speaker announced On 19 May, Opportunities Doncaster LIVE will kick off with an introduction from inspirational speaker Rachael Mackenzie, Director at Workathlete, International Sports Champion and Mindfulness Coach who delivers inspirational and powerful talks on resilience, belief and determination Students across Doncaster are getting an early look at career fields and…
Read MoreFour 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…
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