Archive for September 2022
Countdown begins to October’s inclusive and interactive manufacturing fortnight
Hundreds of students across Bradford are gearing up to take part in the district’s fifth Bradford Manufacturing Weeks careers initiative. Pupils from 40 schools and more than 30 local employers are coming together to share experiences of a career in Bradford’s manufacturing sector, including pupils of Oastlers School in Bradford and Keighley who are working…
Read MoreJoin the plan to improve local skills
A call to action is today being issued to both employers and educators to get involved in a game-changing initiative to transform Yorkshire’s economy by addressing its skill shortages. With skill shortages having continually topped the priority list for businesses and public organisations large and small across the region, a new network is being formed…
Read MoreRise in interest rate puts spotlight on mini-budget
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision by the Bank of England to raise the base rate to 2.25% is further evidence they are taking a hard line on tackling inflation. Our research shows that unrelenting inflation, largely…
Read MoreEnergy support for business a clear step in the right direction
Responding to the release of further details from Government on the energy support plan for business, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “For months we have been calling for Government intervention to help businesses with eye watering energy bills. This support package is significant and will ease the cost pressures that have been…
Read MoreA statement from the West & North Yorkshire Chamber.
The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is greatly saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. The Queen was a great supporter of business throughout her reign. On behalf of the Chamber’s membership here in Yorkshire and the wider Chamber Network we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to…
Read MoreChamber reacts to energy bill cap for businesses
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills, Mark Casci, Head of Representation and Policy at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce said: “We welcome the timely and positive intervention by the Government in introducing a price cap for business energy bills. “In introducing a six month freeze for…
Read MoreLiz Truss announced as next Prime Minister of Great Britain
West & North Yorkshire Commerce today calls upon the new Prime Minister of Great Britain Liz Truss to urgently outline steps to help businesses cope with the current economic turmoil and to make good on her pledge to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail. Having won the Conservative Party leadership election, the Chamber calls on Ms Truss…
Read MoreNew PM must act as UK economy set for recession before year end
The BCC expects the UK economy to plunge into recession before the end of 2022, with inflation spiking to 14% and lingering weakness in growth expected to continue into 2024 UK Economic Outlook – 2022 The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has again downgraded its expectations for UK GDP growth for 2022 to 3.3% (from 3.5% in Q2) against…
Read MoreChambers to deliver Local Skills Improvement Plans in West and North Yorkshire
The two Chambers of Commerce in West & North Yorkshire will lead the development and delivery of two Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) for the sub-region. Skills shortages have been frequently cited by local businesses as a significant issue and LSIPs, funded by the Department for Education, aim to put the voice of local employers…
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