Archive for February 2025
New operator for Bradford Live announced
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that a new operator for Bradford Live has been announced. The Chamber congratulates new operator Trafalgar Entertainment on successfully winning the tender process to operate the iconic city centre venue. Mark Cowgill, president of Bradford Chamber of Commerce, said: “The news that a new…
Read MoreCapping off a successful UAE trade mission
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has capped off a hugely successful trade mission to the United Arab Emirates which saw commercial links forged across a range of sectors. The Chamber led a delegation of businesses to the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi in order to strengthen links between our region and the…
Read MoreChamber responds to economic growth
Reacting to the news that the economy grew by 0.1 per cent in Q4 of 2024: Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “While it is of course welcome news that the economy grew during the last quarter of 2024, there is no disguising the fact…
Read MoreGovernment renews subsidies for Drax
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the announcement from Government regarding renewed subsidies for Drax, a move which will provide a support mechanism for sustainable biomass generation beyond 2027. The support for Drax is part of a wider transition to sustainable alternatives and reducing our reliance on fossil fuels. If approved, the…
Read MoreYorkshire Family Business Day 2025
Yorkshire family businesses to celebrate success and resilience on Yorkshire Family Business Day 2025 Family Business United, the leading organisation dedicated to promoting and supporting family-owned enterprises, is delighted to announce the upcoming Yorkshire Family Business Day which is taking place on February 13. This special day is designed to recognise and celebrate the invaluable…
Read MoreChamber responds to Bank of England interest rate cut
Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “The news that the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has cut interest rates by 0.25 per cent will be welcomed by businesses. “Firms are struggling with cost pressures across the board so anything that eases these challenges will…
Read MoreCelebrating Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2024
Bradford’s world class manufacturing sector was in the spotlight at the closing dinner for Bradford Manufacturing Weeks. Sponsored by NatWest, the event celebrated the work that Bradford Manufacturing Weeks does to connect industry with schoolchildren in the city, a highly successful initiative now in its seventh year. As the ninth largest manufacturing nation in the…
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