Archive for July 2025
Matt Seddon joins the Policy & Representation team
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome Matthew Seddon to its policy and representation team. Matt will be the policy and representation executive for the York and North Yorkshire region. A York native, Matt has a wealth of experience across a range of disciplines including software, marketing and media. Matt will…
Read MoreWNY Chamber calls for MPs to support key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today calls on the region’s MPs to support key amendments to the Employment Rights Bill when it returns to the Commons. Several changes to the legislation, which were proposed during this week’s Report Stage in the House of Lords, have the backing of our national umbrella organisation, British…
Read MoreBradford Manufacturing Weeks 2025
Bradford Manufacturing Weeks is back once again and continues to grow in popularity. This year, in its 8th year it will bring together over 30 schools and businesses and support over 1,500 young people to explore career opportunities in manufacturing. Run by West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and SkillsHouse, Bradford Manufacturing Weeks brings…
Read MoreChamber responds to latest ONS data
Responding to the latest market data, published by the ONS this morning, Policy and Representation Executive, Will Evans-Jones said: “The recent ONS data is suggesting that the jobs market is continuing to be affected, as unemployment rises. With the addition of vacancies falling and wage growth slowing down. However, the data is suggesting that pay…
Read MoreYork & North Yorkshire Chamber Leadership Group Elections – Final Notice & Nominees
The Leadership Group exists for members who wish to influence decisions which affect their area or business. Leadership Group members set the Chamber agenda, drive policy formation and provide a voice for regional business. Here is the list of nominees for the York & North Yorkshire Leadership Group 2025: Co-option of representatives from partner organisations:…
Read MoreBradford Chamber Leadership Group Election – Final Notice & Nominees (2025)
The Leadership Group exists for members who wish to influence decisions which affect their area or business. Leadership Group members set the Chamber agenda, drive policy formation and provide a voice for regional business. Here is the list of nominees for the Bradford Chamber Leadership Group 2025: Co-option of representatives from partner organisations: Please see…
Read MoreChamber welcomes delegates from Nigeria and Bangladesh (ITC She Trades)
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce welcomed five Nigerian and five Bangladeshi women-led businesses to Bradford in a bid to unlock new market opportunities in the United Kingdom. The firms, working sectors as diverse as processed agrifood, spices, beauty and modest apparel sectors, were part of the SheTrades Commonwealth+ Programme, funded by UK International…
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