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'Real' economy damaged by uncertainty

Friday, 9 May 2008

Business confidence in Yorkshire & Humber took a serious hit in the first quarter of 2008 falling to five year record lows. Profitability expectations fell 5% between January and March 2008 following the 11% drop in the previous quarter as concerns over the economy have risen.

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Chambers reveal hidden costs of business crime

Wednesday, 9 Apr 2008

Chambers of Commerce in Yorkshire & Humber have today launched a major new survey which reveals the hidden costs of business crime to companies across the region.

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The cost of regulation on businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber rises to 4.8 billion pounds

Monday, 18 Feb 2008

Chambers of Commerce in Yorkshire & Humber have released new figures which show red tape has cost businesses in the region billions of pounds extra since 1998 which hits their competitiveness as we enter difficult economic times.

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Economic uncertainty hurts confidence in Yorkshire but business indicators hold firm

Wednesday, 6 Feb 2008

Business confidence indicators dropped sharply in the final quarter of 2007 as companies in Yorkshire & Humber braced themselves for an economic downturn in 2008. 

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Capital Gains Tax rethink welcome but still results in tax grab on business

Saturday, 26 Jan 2008

Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced a welcome but partial retreat on his controversial proposals on Capital Gains Tax announced in last October’s Pre-Budget Report.

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BCC chief visits Chambers in Yorkshire & Humber

Friday, 25 Jan 2008

British Chambers of Commerce Director General, David Frost, was the guest at the 4th Yorkshire & Humber Chamber Business Council held in Wakefield on 23rd January.

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