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“We welcome the measures from the Chancellor, which we have been asking for since the Plan B restrictions were announced. “They will provide some respite to the businesses who have been hit hardest by the latest Covid measures. However, if the restrictions persist or are tightened further, then…
“We recognise the difficult balancing act that the Government has to both protect public health and keep the economy going, but more support and reassurance is needed right now for…
A £1m innovative salmon harvesting plant that operates on board a vessel has been exported from the Shetland Islands to Chile with support from overseas trade specialist, Chamber International. The…
Amanda Beresford, Chair of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, has responded to the increase in interest rates: “This is a slightly surprising move by the Bank of England…
The Chancellor was warned today of impending damage to the economic recovery if Government did not bring forward support for businesses following the Plan B Covid restrictions announced on Tuesday. The warning came…
Speaking following the release of the Plan, Chair of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Beresford, said: “After 11 years of campaigning for improved rail connectivity both within and across our…
80% of firms in new survey saw an increase to their prices in the past year, with nearly half (46%) categorising these as ‘significant’. Only 2% saw a decrease The proportion reporting increased prices rose…
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Sandy Needham has announced her pending retirement in 2022. Sandy, who has headed up the Bradford, Leeds and York & North…
View the West & North Yorkshire Chamber’s 2021 Autumn Budget and CSR Policy Wins The Autumn Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) 2021 was delivered by the Chancellor of the…
The proposed devolution plans for York and North Yorkshire provide a once in a lifetime opportunity for green, inclusive economic growth – with a Chamber member, BioYorkshire, at the heart…
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have shared resources to help businesses summarise the Autumn Budget: CSR & Autumn Budget 2021: Economic Summary Summary of Key Policy Announcements Speaking following…
Speaking on the Chancellor’s Infrastructure Investment announcement made on 23rd October 2021, Chair of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Beresford, said: “Whilst these investments are a most welcome start in the rollout…
Today the West & North Yorkshire Chamber releases the latest findings from its quarterly international trade report. Across the region firms reported limited growth with supply chain challenges cited as…
“September’s dip in inflation reflects temporary data distortions rather than the reality on the ground. “The slowdown was largely due to strong base effects caused by dining out costing less last…
Bradford’s female manufacturing leaders are headlining a panel event to inspire school pupils as part of Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2021. The district’s female manufacturing role models from some of Bradford’s…
Demand remains strong across the region but many firms are struggling to keep pace as supply challenges hold back order fulfilment. This is the view from Chambers of Commerce in…
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Business has been pointing out the daily difficulties firms, large and small, have had with the new trading terms for EU exports…