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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…

Business leaders wanted to help shape region’s economy

By Head of Representation / 11 July 2024
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The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, is seeking business leaders to help shape economic growth for the region. A new Business Board is being created at York…

An inspirational trade visit to Kenya

By Head of Representation / 21 June 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has joined with business leaders from all over the world in participating in a trade visit to Kenya. Head of international Nikki Clow…

Inflation rate fall is welcome news

By Head of Representation / 19 June 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that the headline rate of inflation has fallen to two per cent. The data from the Office for National…

Chamber’s five-point plan for the region’s economy

By Head of Representation / 17 June 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber Commerce today sets out a five-point plan for the region’s economy ahead of the forthcoming general election. Following the publication of the main political parties’…

Impressive work between learning providers and the private sector

By Head of Representation / 12 June 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today praises some of the impressive work going on between the region’s learning providers and the private sector. As the Chamber continues its…

The Business of Travel

By Head of Representation / 7 June 2024
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The Business of Travel was the theme at this year’s York & North Yorkshire Chamber Annual Dinner. Held at the spectacular York Racecourse venue, it attracted more than one hundred…

A call for the rules around student visas to be loosened

By Head of Representation / 5 June 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber today calls for the rules around student visas to be loosened to allow for more of the brightest students around the world to study in…

A look back at the success of UKREiiF 2024

By Head of Representation / 24 May 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber congratulates the organisers of this year’s UKREiiF on a tremendously successful event More than 12,000 people from all around the world attended the three-day conference…

Addressing staff shortages in hospitality: the need for bespoke education

By Head of Representation / 22 May 2024
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The hospitality industry has long been celebrated for its vibrancy, diversity, and significant contribution to the economy. However, in recent years, this sector has faced a critical challenge: persistent staff…