Chamber Responds to New Tier System

Commenting on the announcement by the Prime Minister on plans for controlling Covid 19 after the current lockdown ends, Chris Fletcher, Director of Policy and Communications at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, said: “The Prime Minister has confirmed with today’s Winter Covid Plan that the current lockdown measures will end on December 2nd and that a new set of regional tiers will replace them.

“It is vital to note that the new Tier system is different to the one in place before the current lockdown measures started earlier this month. For many businesses in the hospitality sector there is little immediate cheer as regards Tier 3 measures when only takeaway and delivery services will be allowed and many will be anxiously waiting on the week’s second announcement on Thursday when confirmation of what Tier regions will be in. With current infection rates falling but still substantially higher than the national average it is hard to see anything but the highest level of restrictions being imposed next week.

“There is some good news with retail being re-opened and loosening of other restrictions alongside more widespread testing and progress on vaccines, but without the prospect of adequate business support for those still unable to trade fully it could be a very long winter indeed and for many the economic challenges will intensify before they get better.”


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Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is the largest Chamber of Commerce in the UK, providing business support to approximately 4,500 members who collectively employ 446,000 people, around one-third of Greater Manchester’s workforce. Recognised as a leader in its field, Greater Manchester Chamber’s reputation in government circles has grown locally and nationally. At the heart of the area of greatest economic intensity outside London and the South East, the Chamber is the primary body for business support, policy, representation and networking. The Chamber is an independent, not-for-profit private company and its aim is to support businesses and help create the best climate for the region to prosper. This is achieved by ensuring that those taking decisions on key issues such as transport, taxation and business regulation hear the voice of our members. The representation of our members’ views is central to the work of the policy team at the Chamber; these views are gathered in a range of ways including our local councils, policy committees, sector councils, the main Chamber council, focus groups, meetings with politicians and consultations. The Chamber also offers a range of networking forums across Greater Manchester, free as part of membership, plus a variety of other events and services designed to benefit specific sectors or individuals and help businesses to grow.


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