Archive for March 2022
Business group considers issues affected by war and Covid
The accumulating effect of the war in Ukraine, combined with over-hanging ramifications of Covid-19 and Brexit, were considered by a key business group in Bradford recently. Bradford Chamber’s Leadership Group received input from two speakers who are helping the District’s economy remain resilient and buoyant despite the current difficulties. Peter Bainbridge, of the Chamber’s International…
Read MoreAuditel, Awarded Associate Partner Status with NQA, Global Certification Body
NQA, who have over 30 years’ experience in global certification delivering certification in over 90 countries, have awarded Auditel the prestigious title of Associate Partner status as part of their Associate Partner Programme (APP). The partnership follows on from Auditel’s Carbon Solution specialists leading the way in helping clients to gain PAS2060:2014, the only globally…
Read MoreWNY Chamber reacts to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement
Mark Goldstone, Head of Policy and Representation at the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, has commented on the Chancellor’s Spring Statement. He said: “Today was a missed opportunity to rebuild and renew the economy and restore the business confidence needed to weather the uncertain and volatile times we currently face. The cut in…
Read MoreBradford Manufacturing Weeks 2021: Competition Winners Awarded
During Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2021 (BMW21), schools were invited to participate in a competition to develop a waste recycling unit. Students were given the challenge of designing and manufacturing their own waste recycling units which would be used at their school or college. The brief detailed how the designs should be practical yet fun; encouraging…
Read MoreCovid 19 Additional Relief Fund – Leeds
Covid 19 Additional Relief Fund – Relief from business rates payments (New Scheme) Leeds City Council have launched their Covid-19 Additional Relief Fund, to help rate paying businesses who have been affected by the pandemic and that are not eligible for other support with business rates. To be eligible your business must: Pay business rates…
Read MoreConsultants needed for Heritage Scheme
Property-focused businesses are needed to be included in a ‘Consultants List’ to be used by Bradford Council on a local building restoration scheme. We’re asking businesses to join a list, to be held by the local authority for use when speaking to property owners and tenants, as part of the ‘Townscape Heritage Scheme’ (THS). The…
Read MoreOscrete UK announces new NPD and sustainability manager
Bradford-based concrete admixture manufacturer Oscrete UK continues its growth trajectory with the appointment of a new NPD and sustainability manager. Former laboratory manager Matthew Gabriel, has been promoted to the new role as the team further develops the company’s sustainability strategy. With a clear focus on strengthening the firm’s commitment to sustainable construction, Matt’s two…
Read MoreBradford shortlisted to become UK City of Culture 2025
Bradford is one of four places through to the final stage of the competition to become UK City of Culture 2025! The bid is rooted in the city’s heritage, and reveals the magic of its people, its ambition, uniqueness and potential. Thousands of people have already shaped the Bid 2025 process; community groups, the creative…
Read MoreHumanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees
People and organisations have done a tremendous job gathering donations for those affected by the war in Ukraine, and we would like to do our bit to support them. Some aid organisations and individuals won’t have much experience of importing and exporting. Therefore, ChamberCustoms will be offering FREE export declarations for goods leaving the UK…
Read MoreChancellor must act now to ease ‘cost of doing business crisis’
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is urging the Chancellor to take bold and decisive action in his Spring Statement to tackle the escalating cost of doing business crisis. As global and domestic headwinds mount following the invasion of Ukraine, the BCC believes he must act now to protect the UK from a renewed economic…
Read MoreBCC Interest rate rise ill-timed as economic outlook weakens
Commenting on today’s interest rate decision by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics, at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to raise interest rates, while expected, looks ill-timed against a backdrop of growing domestic and global headwinds, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “While interest rates remain low by historic…
Read MoreNew Chamber group to address technology implications on local economy
In a week that sees a ten-day celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is looking to see what more can be done to support businesses working in and with the technology sector. A Chamber-led business support group is pulling together a team of expert knowledge in order…
Read MoreChamber reaction to LBA withdrawing planning application
Mike Briffet, President of Leeds Chamber of Commerce, said: “It’s disappointing but understandable that this decision has been taken. The increasing uncertainty around future investment could not continue indefinitely, and we fully sympathise with the airport’s dilemma in having to decide the best course of action. This was a significant opportunity, using private sector investment…
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