Archive for October 2021
Chamber responds to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2021
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have shared resources to help businesses summarise the Autumn Budget: CSR & Autumn Budget 2021: Economic Summary Summary of Key Policy Announcements Speaking following the series of announcements, Chair of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Beresford, said: “The Chamber warmly welcomes the encouraging news that the…
Read MoreChamber responds to the Chancellor’s Infrastructure Investment Announcement
Speaking on the Chancellor’s Infrastructure Investment announcement made on 23rd October 2021, Chair of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Beresford, said: “Whilst these investments are a most welcome start in the rollout of Government’s levelling-up agenda, the Chamber is keen to stress that a commitment for a full, complete delivery of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail in tandem must follow.” “The current…
Read MoreExport recovery remains flat amid disruption to supply chains
Today the West & North Yorkshire Chamber releases the latest findings from its quarterly international trade report. Across the region firms reported limited growth with supply chain challenges cited as a major barrier to trade. Trade with the EU is also providing challenges with one in two manufacturers saying they were having trouble either importing…
Read MoreSuren Thiru, Head of Economics at the BCC comments on inflation statistics
“September’s dip in inflation reflects temporary data distortions rather than the reality on the ground. “The slowdown was largely due to strong base effects caused by dining out costing less last month in comparison with September 2020, when prices increased following the end of the Eat Out to Help Out scheme. “A renewed inflationary surge is expected in…
Read MoreBradford’s female manufacturing leaders to inspire pupils during 2021 event
Bradford’s female manufacturing leaders are headlining a panel event to inspire school pupils as part of Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2021. The district’s female manufacturing role models from some of Bradford’s most established blue chip manufacturers, are taking questions from Bradford Girls’ Grammar School pupils during the fortnight of in person and online manufacturing events. The…
Read MoreSales and confidence remain strong, but external pressures look set to challenge many
Demand remains strong across the region but many firms are struggling to keep pace as supply challenges hold back order fulfilment. This is the view from Chambers of Commerce in West & North Yorkshire, as the two business organisations report the findings of their latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). Domestic sales across services held up…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce to celebrate business stars who are pledging to make a difference
Business which have pledged to go above and beyond will be recognised at a social responsibility celebration in November. West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has announced the return of its Raising the Bar (Businesses Acting Responsibly) initiative and this year, is rewarding business “stars” from Leeds, Bradford and York who have committed to…
Read MoreEU Export Support Service must add value
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Business has been pointing out the daily difficulties firms, large and small, have had with the new trading terms for EU exports since they started on 1 January. “Many have found themselves wrestling with issues around VAT, export health certificates, and origin certification for the first time. “The Chambers Network and ChamberCustoms were ready on day one…
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