West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce responds to Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister

By Head of Representation | 20 July 2026

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…

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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce publishes Local Skills Improvement Plan for West Yorkshire

By Chamber Marketing | 13 July 2026

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…

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Chamber shows increasing concern on inflation

By Head of Representation | 6 July 2026

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…

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Chamber announces appointment of Ken Merry

By Chamber Marketing | 2 July 2026

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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