Archive for July 2026
West & North Yorkshire Chamber responds to Government proposals for fiscal devolution
Responding to No10’s plans to hand Mayors a greater share of locally generated tax revenue, Mark Casci, Head of Representation and Policy, said: “Having more fiscal power devolved to the regions is a game changer for overcoming Britain’s overly centralised decision-making process and can help unlock growth for UK PLC. “It means we can focus…
Read MoreManage your business energy with confidence
Running a small business has never been easy. Many are navigating fluctuating energy bills, higher operating costs, and inflation. When it comes to managing bills, a smart meter can help track your energy use and identify where you might be able to save some money on energy costs. That can help you have a better…
Read MoreWest & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce responds to Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister
Responding to Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister, Victoria Wainwright, Chair of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today congratulates Andy Burnham on being appointed Prime Minister. “His track record of delivery in Greater Manchester has been widely recognised. “His remarks on being pro-business, pro-education and pro-regionalism…
Read MoreWest & North Yorkshire Chamber publishes Local Skills Improvement Plan for York & North Yorkshire
A new roadmap setting out how skills and training will be delivered in North Yorkshire is published today, with a heavy emphasis on the needs of the region’s employers. West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today publishes its report into how the Local Skills Improvement Plan for York and North Yorkshire will be implemented over the…
Read MoreWest & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce publishes Local Skills Improvement Plan for West Yorkshire
A new roadmap setting out how skills and training will be delivered in West Yorkshire is published today, with a heavy emphasis on the needs of the region’s employers. West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today publishes its report into how the Local Skills Improvement Plan for West Yorkshire will be implemented over the coming months. The LSIP, a Department…
Read MoreChamber shows increasing concern on inflation
Inflation has overtaken taxation as the chief cost pressure facing businesses in Yorkshire, new data from West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce shows. With taxation having consistently been the number one issue facing businesses for the past few Quarterly Economic Surveys, it is now clear that rising prices are impacting the region’s businesses to a far greater extent…
Read MoreChamber announces appointment of Ken Merry
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce Ken Merry as its new Vice-President for York & North Yorkshire. Mr Merry, principal and chief executive of York College, will represent employers across the whole York and North Yorkshire region and serve alongside current president Scott Jenkins. Mr Merry brings a wealth of…
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