Archive for May 2026
WNY Chamber celebrates Bradford Annual Dinner
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce welcomed well over 130 people to its Bradford Annual Dinner for 2026. Held at the spectacular Bradford Live’s ballroom, employers from across the region came together to celebrate the region’s business community. They heard from Bradford Chamber President and Yorkshire Building Society’s Director of Data and AI Rebecca Fitzgerald who talked…
Read MoreWNY Chamber responds to publication of the Milburn Review
Responding to publication of the Milburn Review, Mark Casci, Head of Policy and Representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “The contents of the Milburn Review, while shocking, will not come as a massive surprise to business. “Our own research shows that businesses in all sectors are scaling back or scrapping altogether entry levels positions, not…
Read MoreBradford Chamber Leadership Group Elections 2026
This is your opportunity to stand for election for the Bradford Chamber Leadership Group. You may now submit a nomination to be considered for the Bradford Chamber Leadership group. 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…
Read MoreWNY Chamber responds to GDP figures
Responding to the latest GDP data published by the Office for National Statistics this morning, Mark Casci, Head of Policy and Representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Growth of 0.6 per cent is better than many forecasters had anticipated and is testimony to the resilience of businesses in Yorkshire and wider country. …
Read MoreWNY Chamber responds to King’s Speech
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Mark Casci, Head of Policy at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “The King’s Speech did contain some positive news for Yorkshire businesses. “The Northern Powerhouse Rail Bill will take us one step closer to vastly improved east-west connectivity in our region. “We also welcome bills to tackle late payments, simplify trade with…
Read MoreYNY Chamber Leadership Group Elections 2026
This is your opportunity to stand for election for the YNY Chamber Leadership Group. You may now submit a nomination to be considered for the York & North Yorkshire Chamber Leadership group. The Leadership Group exists for members who wish to influence decisions which affect their area or business. Leadership Group members set the Chamber agenda,…
Read MoreLeeds Chamber Leadership Group Elections 2026
This is your opportunity to stand for election for the Leeds Chamber Leadership Group. You may now submit a nomination to be considered for the Leeds Chamber Leadership Group. 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…
Read MoreWNY Chamber calls for business rates reform
The level of Yorkshire firms concerned about business rates is continuing to rise, with many planning on passing on the costs to consumers with increased prices, new data shows. Some 41 per cent of businesses are now worried about their business rates, up from 34 per cent at the end of last year, British Chamber…
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