Archive for November 2023
Businesses struggling to understand Net-Zero target
On the eve of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, a ground-breaking survey of 1,000 businesses – mostly SMEs – by the British Chambers of Commerce Insight’s Unit shows 40% of companies don’t know any details about the UK’s net zero target. 7% are not aware of the UK government’s target…
Read MoreAutumn Statement November 2023 – Chamber reaction
Amanda Beresford, Chair of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, reacted to the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement: “It’s pleasing to see some of the measures announced in today’s Statement. Business needs assurance and support right now, in order to help grow the economy and create jobs; we’ve seen some of that, and that’s welcomed; but…
Read MoreNew Investment Zone for the region welcomed
West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a new Investment Zone for the region. Focused on Huddersfield, Bradford and Leeds, the initiative could create more than 2,500 new jobs over five years across the region and unlock over £220 million of investment. As a result of the Investment Zone, revamped sites specialising in…
Read MoreHospitality businesses express disappointment at industrial action
Hospitality businesses in York & North Yorkshire have today expressed disappointment about the news for further industrial action on our railways in the run up to Christmas. Members of the Aslef union have this week confirmed that its members will stage a series of one-day strikes between Saturday December 2 and Friday December 8. There…
Read MoreYorkshire colleges are set to receive more than £7 million in funding
Colleges in Yorkshire have been successful in securing more than £7 million from the Department for Education to digitise teaching and learning in key sectors. The funding is part of the Local Skills Improvement Fund (LSIF) and will launch a West Yorkshire digital innovation project led by colleges. The project will support colleges and partners…
Read MoreBritish Chambers brings politicians together in push for export growth
The BCC has brought together an extraordinary group of politicians, diplomats, civil servants, businesses and Chambers to push for export growth. They met at the House of Lords this morning to discuss the BCC’s Trade Manifesto, which is supported by logistics company WTA. It sets out a comprehensive list of steps to get more UK…
Read MoreThe King’s Speech : a missed opportunity to assist business
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce described the King’s Speech as a missed opportunity to assist business during challenging times. With companies battling inflation, interest rates and a tight labour market, the Chamber had hoped for a more pro-business address from King Charles. Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at the Chamber, said:…
Read MoreNew role for Sarah Czarnecki at the York St John University Business Clinic
York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce President, Sarah Czarnecki, has been appointed Director of the Business Clinic at York St John University. In her new role, Sarah will oversee the strategic development, operations and growth of the Business Clinic to ensure that it remains a hub of experiential learning, innovation and real-world problem-solving. Sarah’s…
Read MoreLaunch of the Multi-Cultural Christmas Tree
The West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce BAME Business Committee is pleased to announce the launch of our Multi-Cultural Christmas Tree. The tree will celebrate the way the region embraces multiculturism, the many communities and businesses within it from so many different backgrounds that live and work together, and in a world often divided,…
Read MoreBritish Chambers welcomes further interest rate hold
Reacting to the latest Bank of England interest rate decision, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s decision to again hold the interest rate at 5.25% will allay some concerns of the businesses we speak to that are unable to stomach further rises. “Our research has shown that interest…
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