ALMOST a third of businesses expect to cut jobs in the next three months, according to Cumbria Chamber of Commerce. It cites findings from the latest British Chambers’ Quarterly Recruitment Outlook, […]
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Chamber helps Cumbrian businesses to access vital loans
CUMBRIA Chamber of Commerce is offering a lifeline to businesses struggling to access the Government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans. Growth Hub advisers will work with Cumbrian businesses – free of […]
Chamber steps up Brexit support for businesses
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has today launched a suite of services to help businesses prepare for a no-deal Brexit. They can call the Chamber’s Brexit hotline – 0845 226 00 […]
National Parks review backs Cumbria Chamber of Commerce proposals
A report into the future of National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty has backed key recommendations made by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce. The Landscapes Review, published at the […]
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce issues no-deal Brexit warning
More than a fifth of businesses will curtail their investment and recruitment plans under a no-deal Brexit, Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is warning. A survey of 1,500 businesses by the […]
Cumbrian businesses told to prepare for a no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit is becoming “more likely by the day”, a leading economist has told Cumbrian businesses. Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce, advised firms […]
Help for businesses to profit from the Tour of Britain
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has updated its popular toolkit to help businesses benefit from the Tour of Britain. The cycle race delivered an £11m boost to Cumbria’s economy when the […]
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce asks new PM to tackle nuclear new build
The new Prime Minister should commit to a “clear UK energy strategy” to deliver a nuclear power station in West Cumbria. That is one of 15 demands made by the […]
Cumbrian businesses upbeat despite sluggish economy
Business confidence in Cumbria is on the up despite sluggish economic growth, new figures show. The latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) from the British Chambers of Commerce reports a rise […]
Chamber launches guide to help businesses recruit
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce is offering a handbook to help businesses recruit in the face of rising staff shortages. The launch of The Hiring Handbook comes as the British Chambers of Commerce […]
Cumbria to escape lightly from British Steel collapse
Cumbria is well placed to avoid job losses following the collapse of British Steel, the county’s Chamber of Commerce says. TSP Engineering in Workington is a subsidiary of British Steel. […]
Businesses urged to study A66 plans
Cumbrian businesses are being urged to respond to proposals for a £1bn upgrade of the A66. Highways England is consulting on a scheme to create a continuous dual carriageway from […]
Cumbrian businesses to meet Shadow Business Secretary
Cumbrian business leaders are set to meet the Shadow Business Secretary, Rebecca Long-Bailey, to find out how a Labour government might affect them. She will address a dinner for members […]
Chamber’s Brexit warning to Cumbrian businesses
Cumbria Chamber of Commerce has taken the unprecedented step of writing to all businesses on its database to urge them to step-up preparations for a no-deal Brexit. Personal letter from […]
New transport strategy a ‘real opportunity’ for Cumbria
A new transport strategy could be the key to unlocking road and rail improvements across Cumbria, says the county’s Chamber of Commerce. North’s Strategic Transport Plan It has welcomed Transport […]