Archive for June 2022
Economy on a knife edge as inflation keeps climbing
Commenting on the Office for National Statistics inflation figures for May 2022, Head of Research at the BCC, David Bharier, said: “The further increase in Consumer Prices Index inflation to 9.1% underscores the severe pressure that businesses and households are under. “In early 2021, firms were already flagging huge spikes in raw material and shipping container costs…
Read MoreMark Casci to join the Chamber as Head of Business Representation & Policy
The West and North Yorkshire Chamber are delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Casci. Mark will join the team later this year and take on the role of the Head of Business Representation and Policy. Initially having joined the Yorkshire Post as Rural Affairs Correspondent, Mark has served as the title’s Deputy News Editor,…
Read MoreBritish Chambers of Commerce call for real change for businesses
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling for agreements reached at the World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference to be translated into real change for businesses. Following the conclusion of the conference on Thursday night, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The most important decision for many firms will be the…
Read MoreChamber joins forces with Leeds Rhinos and Rugby League World Cup to host Business Breakfast Impact Day
The Rugby League World Cup is set to dominate the sporting calendar later this year, with the tournament coming to England this autumn. It is set to be the most diverse and inclusive event to date, with the men’s, women’s and wheelchair competitions set to run side-by-side. With most of the games to be played…
Read MoreUpswing in trade must be sustained
Responding to the latest ONS Trade figures released today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “It is heartening to see an increase in the rate of exports to the EU and the rest of the world. Nevertheless, continued progress is needed to meet the Office of Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) forecast of a net increase…
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