I think you might have just killed the pretty cowgirl’ – Rudie Hayes (Creative Director at Jorvic Radio, Presenter at Horseshoe Lounge Radio Show, Staff Writer for FATEA, Former Interviews Editor for Americana UK) — Redefining British Country Music, Sam Coe sheds a new light on the musty, tinged world of traditional country. Raw, gritty and honest. No pretence, just her gutsy truth colliding with the music. Following previous critical acclamation and success as both a solo artist and with her band, The Long Shadows, 2019 sees Sam Coe heading in a fresh musical direction. Ready to start a new UK Country scene that draws upon, rather than tries to replicate, the American scene we know and love, Sam wanted to embrace being an unashamed British artist, and bring some sincerity and soul to the UK industry. Heading back into the studio, she began recording her debut solo album under label GingerDog Records. Influenced by the sound of throwback instrumentation like the Fender Rhodes, the new record is heavily piano driven, while combining tremolo guitars, hammond organ and her beloved Gibson with an emotional and raw vocal. Influenced by artists such as Brandi Carlile, Margo Price, Larkin Poe, First Aid Kit, Bonnie Raitt, Patty Griffin and Emmylou Harris, Sam’s songwriting reflects 33 years of her self-confessed ‘shit storm’ of a life. Struggling to achieve the next step both personally and musically and striving to leave her mark on the world. ‘If you get to the end of the line and look back, I would hate to feel like I had any regrets – have fun, chase every adventure, leave your legacy.’
There was an average 3.1% fall in the JSA claimant count across Norfolk
The latest Quarterly Economic Survey results highlighted ‘an all time’ high’ in the number of manufacturers and service employers looking to recruit staff
In the three months to December 2014, UK employment rose by 103,000 and unemployment fell by 97,000 compared with the previous quarter.
The unemployment rate was 5.7%, compared with 6.0% in the previous three months.
The youth unemployment rate was 16.2%, unchanged from the previous three months but much lower than the 19.9% recorded a year earlier.
Commenting on the latest labour market figures, published today by the ONS, David Kern, Chief Economist at the British Chambers of Commerce said:
“The latest figures highlight the flexibility and resilience of the UK labour market. The growth in employment and fall in unemployment are stronger than a month ago and point to improved momentum in the economy after a weaker patch last year. It would not therefore be surprising if the ONS updates its preliminary 0.5% GDP figure for the fourth quarter of last year.
“One area of concern is that youth unemployment remains unchanged after a long period of steady declines. While youth unemployment remains much lower than a year ago, it is consistently higher than the adult employment rate, so we need to look at ways to bring this down further.
“It is positive that earnings are now increasing much faster than prices, however, it is important to remember that wage increases can only be sustainable if they are matched by increases in productivity. We must match the positive developments with the right policies, in order to support business confidence and help drive the economy forward.”
Come to our bake-off and coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support! We will be hosting a bake-off, games, raffle, quiz, cake sale and coffee morning so make sure you pop along for this fun event! Why not enter your special cake in our bake-off for the chance to win some great prizes! 9.30am – Bake-off entries and donations to the Sports Bar 10am – Bake-off judging 10.30am-12.30pm – Games, raffle, cakes and coffee 12.30pm – Quiz 1.30pm – Prize giving to all our winners! Held in the Sports Bar. *To enter the bake-off you will need to make a whole cake. Any other sweet treat donations (homemade or bought) for our bake sale as well as raffle prizes are all gratefully received. Please drop-off any donations to the Sports Bar on the day. If you have any questions about the event, email golfevents@barnham-broom.co.uk
Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Tracker reveal that business conditions improved only moderately in the weeks since the UK economy suffered an historic contraction in Q2 2020, with firms still reporting high levels of reliance on government support schemes to help stem cashflow issues.
38%of firms reported improved revenue from UK customers
More than 1 in 3 of businesses say they have three months or less worth of cash in reserve
Chambers continues to call for significant interventions to protect businesses and job
The leading business organisation’s tracker survey, which serves as a barometer of the pandemic’s impact on businesses and the effectiveness of government support measures, received 502 responses during the week from 3rd to 7th August and is the largest independent survey of its kind in the UK.
The unprecedented decline in business conditions seen during the second quarter is now levelling off, but firms still face difficult trading conditions.
Mixed picture on revenue
The number of firms reporting a rise in revenue from UK customers rose to 38 per cent, from 34 per cent in the previous tracker and is up significantly from the series low of 3 per cent recorded during the second quarter. However, despite this progress, the number of respondents reporting a rise in UK revenue is still not exceeding the number reporting a decrease (also 38 per cent).
Business to consumer firms were more likely to report improvements in UK revenue compared to other sectors, although these gains are from a low base due to lockdown restrictions, later reopening, and pent-up consumer demand.
A smaller proportion of firms (22 per cent) are reporting a rise in revenue from overseas customers than from UK customers (38 per cent) amid continued disruption to global commerce and trade flows.
Cash concerns
While there was a slight improvement in the number of respondents reporting a decrease in their cash reserves (50 per cent compared to 55 per cent), it remains more than double the number reporting an increase (22 per cent). Despite the gradual reopening of the economy and more firms seeing a rise in revenue, 39% of businesses say they have three months or less worth of cash in reserve.
Of those reporting an increase in their cash reserves, a significant number of businesses cited government support schemes as a driver of this, with the number of firms using the furlough scheme (34 per cent) and the various loan schemes (30 per cent) and grant schemes (16 per cent) still significant. 68 per cent of firms mentioned new business or customer demand as a factor.
With government support schemes set to wind down in the coming weeks, and with the potential reintroduction of lockdowns – either localised or national – it remains unclear what further support, if any, firms will receive when schemes end.
Commenting on the results, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:
“While some firms are seeing improvements in trading conditions, we are still very much in the eye of the storm, with further turbulence ahead.
“As the government’s emergency measures begin to wind down over the coming weeks, and with the prospect of further local lockdowns still very real, businesses across the UK are going to need further support to weather uncertainty over the coming months.
“Slashing the jobs tax by taking steps to reduce the burden of employers’ National Insurance contributions, big new incentives for business investment, and targeted support to help businesses placed under local lockdowns all need to be put in place now. Ministers must not wait until the economic storm is once again at fever pitch before they act.”
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) supporter, Swaffham Rotary Club, are holding a Golf Day at Swaffham Golf Club on 6th July 2015, 8.30am – 5.00pm to raise funds for the charities nook appeal – to build a new children’s hospice in the heart of Norfolk.
The details of the Golf Day are as follows;
*Teams of 4 – Gents, Ladies or Mixed
*Entry fee of £180 per team includeing a 2-course meal and prizes
*Stableford AM/AM format – 2 scores per hole aggregate
*Raffle & Auction
*Competitions – Team prizes, individual prizes, nearest the pin etc
If you are interested in attending or if your company is interested in sponsorsing a team or supplying a team to play on the day then please contact;
Millions of self-employed people whose livelihoods have been affected by coronavirus are now able to claim a second payment of up to £6,570 – as the government continues to help drive the UK’s recovery.
Those eligible for the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) can now claim a second grant covering 70% of their average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering 3 months’ worth of profits and capped at £6,570 in total, with the money set to land in their bank accounts within six working days of making a claim.
Anyone whose self-employed business has been adversely affected by coronavirus since 14 July 2020 is eligible for the scheme.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak said:
“Our self employment income support scheme has already helped millions of hard working people, whose get up and go drive is crucial to our economy.”
“It means that people’s livelihoods across the country will remain protected as we continue our economic recovery – helping them get back on their feet as we return to normal.”
The eligibility criteria remains the same as for the first grant, with people needing to have had trading profits of no more than £50,000, making up at least half of their total income.
The SEISS is part of a comprehensive package of support for self-employed people, including Bounce Back loans, income tax deferrals, rental support, increased levels of Universal Credit, mortgage holidays and the various business support schemes the government has introduced to protect businesses during this time.
The Chancellor has also set out the government’s Plan for Jobs to support, protect and create jobs up and down the country – including in the construction and housing sectors through funding to decarbonise public sector buildings and our Green Homes Grant.
Guidance on how the grant works can be found here.
This is the second Hot Source ‘talkie’ of 2015 and it looks like being another packed evening. With 12 speakers from the local technology and digital creative sectors, we’ll be exploringthepast, present and future of creative innovation in Norfolk.The talks will befollowed by Q&As and an hour of socialising (over a free glass of wine).
Find out more about our 12 guest speakers(including Dr Neil Garner from Proxama,Professor Fiona Lettice from the Norwich Business School and Chris Starkie from New Anglia LEP) on our Meetup discussion. This is a FREE event but, to help us manage numbers, pleaseRSVP by clickinghere.
The Chambers Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), the UK’s largest independent business survey, is open today (Monday 24 August 2020) for three weeks.
With the UK officially in a recession and the impact from the phasing out of the furlough scheme starting to be felt, it is therefore more important than ever that both the Chancellor and the Bank of England hear from businesses just like yours.
How has your business performed in the last quarter, what do you see as the challenges and opportunities going forwards? How confident are you about your financial position, your workforce and your future orderbook?
Without this vital local and regional knowledge they cannot make the right decisions and put relevant support mechanisms in place that will ultimately impact on you and your company.
The QES is anonymous, open to anyone and only takes a couple of minutes to complete online.
We need your input, if you only take one survey, then please make it the QES
We are facing a period of huge change and tremendous opportunity. At Anglian Water, we believe the water sector is on the front line in the UK’s efforts to meet the challenges of climate change and a growing population.
Peter Simpson, Chief Executive of Anglian Water Group, is chairing this year’s Institute of Water annual conference on 9-10 July at West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge. Over the two days we will be exploring the changes, challenges and opportunities the water sector faces and how, through innovation and collaboration, we can use them to transform our industry for the better.
Water companies, regulators and key suppliers will all be present, offering a fantastic opportunity for suppliers who want to work with the water industry. It is vital we work hand-in-hand with each other and with the communities we serve in order to meet the challenges around future water abstraction, treatment and supply.
Speakers include:
Dr James Bellini, leading futurologist and ‘historian of the future’
Dr Simon Moores, MD of Zentelligence (Research) Ltd
Join us as we launch our brand-new international trade country focus programme, in September 2020.
This exciting new programme brings together industry figures, government representatives and BCC partners from across the world. It will provide businesses with all the insights, advice and answers they need to fully understand the implications of trading with major international markets that have been identified as priority trading partners for the UK.
Each month will consist of two parts:
Part 1 – Global Leader Insights: a strategic overview
This will be a strategic discussion about current/future trade relations with a senior government representative from the market being featured, moderated by Dr Adam Marshall, BCC Director General.
Part 2 – Global Panel Insights: a deeper dive
A more in-depth discussion with leading local experts to allow participants to:
Explore markets and key sector opportunities to help businesses grow internationally;
Access information, advice and answers to perceived barriers for exploring or growing in markets around the world.
Together these two parts will give businesses a thorough understanding of the implications and benefits of trading in major overseas markets.
The programme schedule is as follows:
September: USA month
October: Australia month
November: Japan / Northern Asia month (Japan, China, Hong Kong)
December: UAE month
Please see links below for the September, USA month, virtual events:
If you’re a customs agent or your company uses agents and intermediaries to trade with the EU you need to understand how to meet customs requirements fast and efficiently after the end of the transition period.
HMRC has made record funding of £50 million available to enhance its Customs Grant Scheme. From 29 July 2020, organisations can apply for funding to reimburse a number of costs associated with increasing their capacity and enhancing their ability to complete customs declarations, ahead of the new rules from January 2021.
Businesses can apply for funding for recruitment, employee training and IT, in preparation for additional customs declarations. Eligible organisations include traders and customs intermediaries (such as customs brokers, fast parcel operators and freight forwarders) who make or intend to make customs declarations for their own goods or on behalf of others. Organisations which recruit, train and place apprentices into customs intermediaries or other organisations which undertake customs declarations activity are also eligible to apply.
All eligible organisations which are currently and have been based in, or with a branch in, the UK for at least a year can apply for all elements of the grant.
This funding can be used for the following courses:
YouTube musician who is best known for his Cavetown channel. He has gained popularity there for his frequent ukulele covers of popular songs, as well as original content. He has also released various singles as a solo musical artist.
He comes from a musical background and first began his YouTube channel on November 24, 2012. He posted his first video there on October 23, 2013.
He has earned more than 850,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel. One of his most famous ukulele covers, of “The Judge” by Twenty One Pilots, has amassed more than one million views.
Age 14+ (Under 14’s welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Refunds can only be issued if a show is either cancelled or postponed)