ALMOST 50 primary schools taking part in the 2021 Bright Stars challenge programme quizzed Cumbria’s MPs who shared their experience and tips about how to lead campaigns to change something the children care about. Barrow & Furness MP Simon Fell and Westmorland & Lonsdale MP Tim Farron joined Cumbria’s four other MPs to take part in individual live online Q&A sessions with schools in their constituencies. The sessions produced a huge variety of questions and answers about how they support their communities and lead change. Mr Fell was quizzed about reducing litter and road safety and advised on how to start a campaign and make it stand out.
Cumbrian exporters are suffering as a result of the economic downturn brought on by Brexit and the Covid-19 global pandemic. Figures by the British Chamber of Commerce show that UK export figures are down by 41 per cent, with a German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce study also released this month highlighting similar issues. And businesses in Cumbria have called for a support package from the Government for the aviation sector and others who are struggling. Jayne Moorby, marketing manager at Ulverston-based Oxley Group, a third tier supplier in the civil aerospace market, said: “The increase in paperwork and checks at customs is creating a big impact.
Business considers taking on extra staff to deal with extra paperwork caused by Brexit
Jane Moorby from Oxley Group
A business in Cumbria is considering hiring extra staff to deal with the added paperwork caused by Brexit and warns of exports being delayed by eight weeks.
Businesses in the county are calling on the government to provide a support package for the aviation sector and other exporters suffering due to the economic downturn brought on by Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Figures by the British Chamber of Commerce show that UK export figures are down by 41 per cent, with a German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce study also released this month highlighting similar issues.
TEAM: Godfrey Owen (foreground) with staff at the Brathay Trust. Picture courtesy of Cumbria Life Youth charity Brathay Trust is the latest organisation to join the ranks of Cumbria’s Cornerstone Employers. Cornerstone Employers work with their networks, the wider business community and their local team to make sure that young people have access to the career opportunities they need, empowering careers provision in the county. There are currently over 200 Cornerstone Employers across the country, made up of SMEs, large employers, government, private and not for profits and are from a range of different sectors. Brathay Trust, based at Brathay Hall and estate just outside Ambleside, has partnered with Cumbria LEP’s Careers Hub and The Careers & Enterprise Company, to offer time and resources in working to inspire young people across the county.
TEAM: Godfrey Owen (foreground) with staff at the Brathay Trust. Picture courtesy of Cumbria Life Youth charity Brathay Trust is the latest organisation to join the ranks of Cumbria’s Cornerstone Employers. Cornerstone Employers work with their networks, the wider business community and their local team to make sure that young people have access to the career opportunities they need, empowering careers provision in the county. There are currently over 200 Cornerstone Employers across the country, made up of SMEs, large employers, government, private and not for profits and are from a range of different sectors. Brathay Trust, based at Brathay Hall and estate just outside Ambleside, has partnered with Cumbria LEP’s Careers Hub and The Careers & Enterprise Company, to offer time and resources in working to inspire young people across the county.