Policy News Archives - Cumbria Chamber of Commerce

British Chambers asks Chancellor for urgent help for businesses

We call for extensions to business rates relief, VAT deferrals and the Job Retention Scheme, and for additional grant support

British Chambers’ survey shows no respite for struggling businesses

Our survey predicts double-dip recession in 2021 as new lockdown bites

£4bn levelling-up fund is a ‘great opportunity’ for Cumbria

Our reaction to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spending Review

Chambers call for clarity on post-lockdown restrictions

We say that businesses need to know what will replace the current restrictions when lockdown ends on December 2

Chamber urges public to back local businesses through lockdown

National lockdown hits retail and hospitality during the vital pre-Christmas trading period

British Chambers’ survey points to a recruitment recovery

But new lockdown set to undermine growth in job vacancies and recruitment intentions

Cumbria Chamber @CumbriaChamber

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Cumbria Chamber 6 mins ago

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Cumbria Chamber 20 hours ago

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Cumbria Chamber 2 days ago

Listen to the latest podcast episodes from Cumbria Chamber of Commerce by clicking the links below ...

Coronavirus: The essential business podcast

What every business needs to know about Coronavirus. In this podcast, lawyers Frances Cameron and Luke Donockley, of […]
Budget podcast with RSM

This podcast replaces our Budget Breakfast with RSM, which we cancelled because of the Coronavirus outbreak. RSM tax […]
What the Budget means for your business

Chamber Chief Executive Rob Johnston and Armstrong Watson tax partner Graham Poles discuss the Budget. Understand […]