Posted: 22nd June, 2016
Rely on facts not feelings The EU Referendum is almost upon us, but have you considered how your vote will affect UK jobs and workplace law? No matter what your sector, the EU Referendum has the potential to change the way the UK conducts business. Remain campaigners claim a Brexit might reduce the UK’s trade... Read More
Posted: 22nd June, 2016
Commenting on the retail sales figures for May 2016, published on 16 June by the ONS, David Kern, BCC Chief Economist, said: “Along with stronger employment figures, the latest rise in retail sales confirm the findings of our own quarterly economic survey, which showed that UK growth was continuing, albeit at a slower pace. “However, these... Read More
Posted: 22nd June, 2016
Millions of pounds worth of improvements to Liverpool’s highways, open spaces and play areas are being funded through developments in the city. The funding is provided through planning agreements, commonly called Section 106 funding which can be sought from developers who can’t provide open space or environmental improvements as part of their scheme. The funding... Read More
Posted: 22nd June, 2016
The economic consequences of leaving the EU have naturally been a central focus of the referendum campaign. As June 23 draws near we bring together the conclusions from our research on the likely consequences, and reflect on some of the claims made. First and foremost a vote to leave the EU would almost certainly make... Read More
Posted: 15th June, 2016
Rely on facts not feelings With just little time until the EU Referendum vote have you considered how it will affect the money you make? Both SMEs and large corporations need business finance to grow and employ new staff, functions that will be impacted should access to this finance change. Both sides of the EU... Read More
Posted: 14th June, 2016
Innovate UK experts will be among industry leaders running sessions and offering advice during the International Festival for Business 2016. Leading figures from Innovate UK will be sharing their knowledge and expertise at the three-week International Festival for Business in Liverpool this month. The festival, between June 13 and July 1, will feature more than 80 high-profile... Read More
Posted: 14th June, 2016
Jenny Baxter was on 1 June announced as Project Director for Factory Manchester – the £110m multi art form cultural project being developed in Manchester, opening in 2019. Jenny Baxter is coming from a senior role at the BBC where she is currently Chief Operating Officer for BBC England based at MediaCityUK and will join... Read More
Posted: 14th June, 2016
Professor Phil Redmond CBE has been appointed to drive forward a new partnership aimed at making Liverpool City Region the cultural and creative powerhouse of the north. The Cultural Partnership, which the UK City of Culture head and Mersey TV founder will Chair, will bring together different organisations and their resources to support a common cultural... Read More
Posted: 14th June, 2016
Economy Cabinet Secretary Ken Skates announced on 13 June that 2015/16 was the second best on record for inward investment, with Wales having attracted 96 new projects. The latest provisional results also show that more than 6,000 jobs were created or safeguarded. The provisional inward investment figures follow the Cabinet Secretary’s announcement on the week... Read More
Posted: 14th June, 2016
A major expansion at Winning Blend’s Llantrisant bakery which was backed by the Welsh Government has exceeded its job creation target, increased turnover to £18m and enabled it to launch 22 new products. Winning Blend, which trades under The Welsh Pantry brand, was supported by £340,000 from the Wales Economic Growth Fund to create 34... Read More
