Chamber Marketing

March 2021 Budget – Response from the Chamber

By Chamber Marketing / 3 March 2021
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Nick Garthwaite, Chair of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce said: “We welcome the commitments to business support measures unveiled.  As we move towards being able to recover and…

New rapid COVID testing site prepares to get Yorkshire moving

By Chamber Marketing / 2 March 2021
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A new walk-in COVID-19 testing service has opened today at Leeds Bradford Airport, in response to the Government’s latest testing requirements. NPH Group has opened the doors to a new…

Response to Prime Minister’s roadmap for reopening in England

By Chamber Marketing / 22 February 2021
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BCC responds to Prime Minister’s roadmap for reopening in England    Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said:    “It is helpful that many businesses across England can…

Supporting WYLP’s Digital Poverty Project

By Chamber Marketing / 22 February 2021
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is appealing to local businesses to consider donating surplus IT equipment to help young people in their education pathways. A scheme has been…

Leeds Business Grants

By Chamber Marketing / 19 February 2021
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Leeds City Council have grants available to help businesses in Leeds. You can apply for more than one grant, as long as you qualify for them. Applications for the Discretionary…

HM Treasury’s to delay Fundamental Review of Business Rates

By Chamber Marketing / 19 February 2021
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Commenting on the delay to HM Treasury’s Fundamental Review of Business Rates until autumn, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “Delivering fundamental change to this longstanding drag anchor on…

Chamber welcomes agreement in principal for investment at Leeds Bradford Airport

By Chamber Marketing / 12 February 2021
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Following a lengthy examination of plans to redevelop the terminal building and supporting infrastructure, the Chamber welcomes the decision by panel members to approve in principal the investment being made…

Government announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund

By Chamber Marketing / 12 February 2021
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The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs,…

Why we must support investment at Leeds-Bradford Airport

By Chamber Marketing / 11 February 2021
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There is no doubt that the last twelve months have been the most challenging for our regional economy and communities in peacetime. Coronavirus has impacted the way we live and…

Bid submitted for £25m Morley transformation

By Chamber Marketing / 9 February 2021
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A major regeneration plan, informed by residents and put together by a partnership of local businesses and community representatives to help transform Morley, has been submitted for funding as part…

Apprenticeship Week welcomed by Chamber

By Chamber Marketing / 8 February 2021
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Support for National Apprenticeship Week West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Government’s initiative to increase the creation and take-up of apprentices in the workplace.  This week…

Bradford ‘Top of Town’ – Public Consultation

By Chamber Marketing / 4 February 2021
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Bradford Council is proposing to totally re-purpose and revitalise a struggling area of the city centre that was previously the beating heart of its commercial and retail sectors by creating…

The Chamber is seeking your assistance

By Chamber Marketing / 27 January 2021
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Connecting Britain: HS2 East Ahead of the final decision being made as part of the Integrated Rail Plan, which we are anticipating to be announced in mid-February at the earliest,…

Chamber welcomes ambitious transport proposals

By Chamber Marketing / 27 January 2021
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Plans for a transport network – including a new mass transit system – that connects all West Yorkshire’s communities to jobs, education and opportunity are set out today. The proposals…

Top 10 Tips from our Transition Team

By Chamber Marketing / 25 January 2021
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Top 10 Tips from our Transition Team  1. Check if there is a trade deal with the import and export countries you are working with. Trade agreements open up for…

Chamber comments on Skills for Jobs: Lifelong Learning for Opportunity and Growth

By Chamber Marketing / 21 January 2021
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The government has today released plans which will place employers at the heart of future post-16 skills and education strategies, ensuring that training providers and colleges will be able to…

GDP figures for November

By Chamber Marketing / 18 January 2021
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Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the value of goods and services produced in the UK. It estimates the size of and growth in the economy. The GDP report for November…

Brexit – what you need to know

By Chamber Marketing / 13 January 2021
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Following the agreement between the EU and UK on future trading relations, the Chamber network has summarised the Trade and Cooperation Agreement and highlighted those areas of the deal which…