Dorset business fears for the future
As the country moves to Plan B, Dorset Chamber’s chief executive expresses great concern for the future of local businesses.
As the country moves to Plan B, Dorset Chamber’s chief executive expresses great concern for the future of local businesses.
Businesses have been faced with huge challenges over the past 18 months and the Chamber is concerned the increase will add to the burden.
Dorset Chamber has issued a statement following the government announcement that the next step of unlocking will go ahead on 19 July.
At the Dorset Chamber annual meeting, which was held virtually, Caron Khan took over as president, succeeding Liz Willingham.
Help is available from Dorset Chamber for local exporters who have seen a drop in business since January.
Although some businesses will be disappointed at the ‘roadmap’ the cautious easing of restrictions has been largely welcomed by the Chamber.
Economic conditions remain weak across the country, although there are signs of recovery in some sectors.
As people start to return to the office, the Dorset Chamber is warning that a wide range of new measures will need to be introduced to comply with health and safety.
With economic activity hitting a record low, Dorset Chamber has warned that hopes of a ‘bounceback’ will be dashed unless there is a clear roadmap forward.
Dorset business chief Ian Girling backed a stinging Brexit rebuke for politicians at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) conference in London