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New operator for Bradford Live announced

By Head of Representation / 17 February 2025
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that a new operator for Bradford Live has been announced. The Chamber congratulates new operator Trafalgar Entertainment on successfully…

Chamber responds to economic growth

By Head of Representation / 13 February 2025
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Reacting to the news that the economy grew by 0.1 per cent in Q4 of 2024: Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of…

Chamber responds to Bank of England interest rate cut

By Head of Representation / 6 February 2025
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Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “The news that the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has cut interest rates…

Celebrating Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2024

By Head of Representation / 6 February 2025
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Bradford’s world class manufacturing sector was in the spotlight at the closing dinner for Bradford Manufacturing Weeks. Sponsored by NatWest, the event celebrated the work that Bradford Manufacturing Weeks does…

Chamber respond to Chancellor of the Exchequer speech on growth

By Head of Representation / 29 January 2025
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes measures outlined by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves to kickstart economic growth. Expanding our nation’s airport capacity, investing in internal…

Chamber responds to slight decline in inflation

By Head of Representation / 15 January 2025
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today reacts to the slight decline in inflation seen during December. The Office for National Statistics showed that inflation fell from 2.6 per…

Budget tax hike bursts business confidence

By Head of Representation / 6 January 2025
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today publishes research showing that business sentiment across the region has declined sharply, with sales, recruitment, investment and confidence all having plummeted in…

WNY Chamber responds to rise in inflation

By Head of Representation / 18 December 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today warns that investment decisions are increasingly under threat following the news that inflation has risen to 2.6 per cent. Having fallen considerably…

WNYChamber responds to shrinking economy

By Head of Representation / 13 December 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today expresses concern that the UK economy shrank again during October. Official figures from the Office of National Statistics showed a 0.1 per…

The Chamber meets the Chancellor

By Head of Representation / 22 November 2024
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As the ‘Voice’ of thousands of businesses across West and North Yorkshire, it was a pleasure to host the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves at the offices of Schofield Sweeney in Leeds today…

Chamber responds to the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates

By Head of Representation / 7 November 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s decision to cut interest rates. In a widely anticipated move, the Bank cut rates…

Chamber congratulates the next Chief Executive of Leeds City Council

By Head of Representation / 29 October 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today congratulates Ed Whiting OBE on being nominated as the next chief executive of Leeds City Council. Mr Whiting has been recommended to…

Plans to redevelop York’s iconic Coney Street approved

By Head of Representation / 25 October 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today warmly welcomes the news that plans to redevelop York’s iconic Coney Street have been given the go ahead. Planning committee members at…

QES Report: Q3 2024

By Head of Representation / 10 October 2024
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Businesses in Yorkshire are showing confidence levels higher than they have been in 12 months, new research from West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce shows. The Chamber’s Quarterly Economic…

Bringing business and culture together

By Head of Representation / 3 September 2024
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West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to confirm a strategic partnership with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture. Starting today and due to last until the end…

WNY Chamber condemns riots

By Head of Representation / 9 August 2024
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The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce along with many other partners across the region and country, condemn the social unrest seen in Britain this past week and issues…

Chamber welcomes cut to interest rates

By Head of Representation / 1 August 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the decision of the Bank of England to cut interest rates.  The reduction in the rate of interest to 5 per…

The King’s Speech: A Welcome Commitment to Regional Growth

By Head of Representation / 17 July 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the King’s Speech today as a first commitment to further devolution, infrastructure, and stability for the regional and national economy. With…