Latest Unemployment Figures Published

The latest labour market statistics have been published by the National Audit Office. In the three month period from November 2017 to January 2018, there were 1.45 million unemployed people (people not in work but seeking and available to work), 24,000 more than for...

Creative Industries Sector Deal Launched

The government and the creative industries sector, through the Creative Industries Council (CIC), have agreed a Sector Deal to unlock growth for creative businesses. The Sector Deal will invest more than £150 million across the lifecycle of creative businesses. Click...

Sussex Chamber Launches Investment in Young People Award

SCTP member, Sussex Chamber of Commerce has launched an Investment In Young People (IiYP). It is a National Award that recognises the important work that businesses carry out in assisting young people aged 5 to 25 gain employability skills and who assist them with the...

Improved Support for Care Leavers

Organizations are being encouraged to sign up to a new Care Leaver Covenant to support care leavers to sign up and offer ways to help care leavers with the challenges they face in making the transition to independence. This is being delivered nationally by Spectra...

Lewes District Business Awards Open for Entries

The Lewes District Business Awards are now open for entries following a launch at The Depot in Lewes on Tuesday March 13. Recognising success, innovation and excellence in the business community, the Awards are free to enter and open to organisations of all sizes and...