Archive for March 2024
Old York meets New York!
In 1664, New York was named in honour of the Duke of York and thus started a long lasting relationship between the ‘Big Apple’ and the historical English City of York which is set to be formally recognised later this year. A ledger stone commemorating the links between York and New York has started its…
Read MoreInterest rate uncertainty for businesses
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today says the decision not to lower interest rates will mean more uncertainty for businesses. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decided this week to keep interest rates at 5.25 per cent, a move that was widely anticipated. Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at the…
Read MoreBradford Forster Square Station – new platform update
On Wednesday the 20th of March, Network Rail provided an online community drop-in with their project team in relation to the new platform coming to Bradford Forster Square Station. This is a significant investment in the region and Bradford City that will positively impact passenger growth and the local economy. Along with the effects to passenger…
Read MoreInflation falling is welcome news for business
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that inflation has fallen to 3.4 per cent. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the CPI rate declined from 4 per cent and is now at its lowest level for close to two and half years. Mark Casci, head of…
Read MoreChamber supports York Restaurant Week
West and North Yorkshire Chamber supporting York BID’s York Restaurant Week West & North Yorkshire Chamber is proud to be a supporter of York Restaurant Week. Now in its ninth year of operation, it will take place from March 11 to 17 at venues all over the city. York Restaurant Week is a biannual event…
Read MoreThe Business of Food – Bradford Chamber Annual Dinner 2024
The Business of Food will be the theme of this year’s Bradford Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. Set to take place on April 30 at the city’s Cedar Court Hotel, the event will celebrate the innovation, respect and affection that Bradford’s food and drink sector is held in around the world. From its supermarket industry,…
Read MoreInflation forecast to fall below 2 percent
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that inflation is forecast to fall below two per cent in the coming months. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) revealed its improved forecast ahead of this year’s Budget and predicted better than expected growth of 0.8 per cent. The Chamber also welcomed the…
Read MoreWest Yorkshire will receive enhanced levels of devolution
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that West Yorkshire will receive enhanced levels of devolution.Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove used his keynote speech at the Convention of the North to announce “single pot funding” arrangements for West Yorkshire, as well as Merseyside and South Yorkshire.Amanda Beresford, chair of West &…
Read MoreBusinesses asked to help with Planning Fund
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on its members to get behind a new programme to plug some of the gaps in the planning system. A fund is being set up to support people entering the planning industry and to support their progress through it. There has been a long-standing shortfall of…
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