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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…

Bradford Forster Square Station – new platform update

By Head of Representation / 21 March 2024
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On Wednesday the 20th of March, Network Rail provided an online community drop-in with their project team in relation to the new platform coming to Bradford Forster Square Station. This is…

Inflation falling is welcome news for business

By Head of Representation / 20 March 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that inflation has fallen to 3.4 per cent. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the…

Chamber supports York Restaurant Week

By Head of Representation / 15 March 2024
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West and North Yorkshire Chamber supporting York BID’s York Restaurant Week West & North Yorkshire Chamber is proud to be a supporter of York Restaurant Week. Now in its ninth…

Inflation forecast to fall below 2 percent

By Head of Representation / 6 March 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that inflation is forecast to fall below two per cent in the coming months. The Office for Budget Responsibility…

West Yorkshire will receive enhanced levels of devolution

By Head of Representation / 1 March 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that West Yorkshire will receive enhanced levels of devolution.Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove used his keynote speech at the…

Businesses asked to help with Planning Fund

By Head of Representation / 1 March 2024
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on its members to get behind a new programme to plug some of the gaps in the planning system. A fund…

Buses for better business

By Head of Representation / 29 February 2024
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Buses have always been an enabler for West Yorkshire’s business community. They are a means of connecting our towns and cities, bringing footfall to our shops and centres of commerce,…

Welcome to the Representation blog

By Head of Representation / 28 February 2024

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