Archive for January 2026
Chamber trade mission to China comes at a pivotal moment for UK–China economic relations
The West and North Yorkshire Chamber trade mission to China comes at a pivotal moment for UK–China economic relations, as national business leaders call for a pragmatic, growth-focused approach to engagement. With the British Chambers of Commerce urging the Prime Minister to prioritise economic diplomacy during his visit to Beijing, the mission highlights how regional…
Read MoreConstruction Skills Roundtable
Construction Skills roundtable, held at Leeds College of Building on 21st January 2026 Construction Skills was the key topic of discussion at a roundtable event held at Leeds College of Building and organised by West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. Attendees included Leeds College of Building, Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), Federation of Master…
Read MoreTour de France Grand Départ set to return to Yorkshire
Responding to the news that the Tour de France Grand Départ will be returning to Yorkshire, James Mason, chief executive of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Yorkshire has a proven track record of staging elite level sporting events, with the region’s staging of the Grand Départ in 2014 having been a triumph. “The…
Read MoreChamber welcomes new stadium for LUFC
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that approval to expand Elland Road has been granted. Leeds City Council gave the green light to increase the capacity at Leeds United’s stadium to 53,000, creating one of the largest club stadiums in the country. The move means that Elland Road has been…
Read MoreChamber responds to Northern Powerhouse Rail
Reacting to the news that Northern Powerhouse Rail has been confirmed by the Treasury, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has the following response: Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Businesses in Yorkshire have long stressed the importance of improving connectivity for the north…
Read MoreThe SME Guide to Smarter Business Travel
For SMEs, business travel has always been about making the most of resources: finding the right balance between cost, time, and value. Today, there’s another dimension: sustainability. Clients increasingly expect it. Employees value it. And with rail offering both lower carbon and higher productivity, it’s also good business sense. Why SMEs are well placed to lead Unlike larger organisations,…
Read MoreWNY Chamber of Commerce partner with Town
We are delighted to announce that the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has joined the Club as an Official Partner. Covering key economic areas including Huddersfield, Leeds, Bradford and York, the West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce champions and supports business growth across the region. Providing its members with invaluable support, the…
Read MoreLatest QES report shows business confidence has improved heading into 2026
Business confidence in West and North Yorkshire has improved for the first time in several months, new data from West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce shows. The Chamber’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey for Q4 of 2025 shows improving sales, both domestically and overseas, as well as rising levels of investment and expectations on profitability.…
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