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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…

Easing inflation further supports rate-cut calls

By Head of Representation / 22 May 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber welcomes the news that inflation has further fallen to 2.3 per cent.  Mark Casci, head of policy, said: “Businesses will be comforted that inflation levels…

Share how your business is doing with leading economic policymakers

By Head of Representation / 16 May 2024
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Businesses in the region are being offered the chance to share their views, performance and expectations with some of the most important figures in British economics. West & North Yorkshire…

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that Britain has exited recession

By Head of Representation / 10 May 2024
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GDP in the UK grew by 0.6 per cent during the first quarter of 2024, ahead of expectations. Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at the Chamber, said: “It…

Challenges and opportunities for the York and North Yorkshire mayor

By Head of Representation / 8 May 2024
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After years in the making, we finally know who the first York and North Yorkshire mayor is.   David Skaith will deliver for an area five times the size of Greater…

Congratulations to the mayor of York & North Yorkshire

By Head of Representation / 3 May 2024
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York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce congratulates David Skaith on winning the election to become mayor of York & North Yorkshire. The election of Mr Skaith is an historic…

Devolution Alliance – call to action for mayor

By Head of Representation / 29 April 2024
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The new mayor of York & North Yorkshire must focus on improving inward investment into the region, upgrading its transport links and on improving leadership in the region, a landmark…

Business survey shows encouraging outlook

By Head of Representation / 11 April 2024
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Businesses in Yorkshire are growing in confidence, with expectations on increasing profits, recruiting more staff and boosting sales all having risen in the past three months, West & North Yorkshire…

Interest rate uncertainty for businesses

By Head of Representation / 22 March 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today says the decision not to lower interest rates will mean more uncertainty for businesses. The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee decided…