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Business needs an integrated transport plan from Government

By Head of Representation / 29 August 2023
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The British Chambers of Commerce has called for an integrated national plan from the Government on transport infrastructure, focused on at least the next 20 years.   In written evidence to…

Bradford Manufacturing Weeks is set to return this Autumn

By Head of Representation / 24 August 2023
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The annual event set up to connect young people to a career in manufacturing will return between Monday October 9 and Friday October 20 at schools and colleges across the…

State of digital marketing survey

By Head of Representation / 15 August 2023
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LOCALiQ (part of Newsquest Media Group) and West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce – have launched an exclusive study to detail the state of digital marketing in the UK.…

Plans to improve skill levels in the region

By Head of Representation / 11 August 2023
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Chambers of Commerce in both West and North Yorkshire have won approval from the Secretary of State for Education for their plans to improve skill levels in the region. West…

UK economy remains in precarious position

By Head of Representation / 11 August 2023
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Reacting to the latest GDP data from the ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:   “Today’s first estimate for Q2, showing GDP grew by…

The Chamber writes to Ofgem on energy costs

By Head of Representation / 4 August 2023
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Small and medium sized firms in the hospitality sector should be released from high cost energy tariffs in the face of falling costs, the president elect of York & North…

Chamber reaction to government announcement on house-building

By Head of Representation / 28 July 2023
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“We recognise that the topic of house-building and how to solve the shortage is a difficult one, and we welcome fresh ideas and initiatives to help tackle it.  It’s a…

Property sector explores new Bradford schemes

By Head of Representation / 27 July 2023
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The heat is on as Chamber network gives key info to property professionals Businesses from West Yorkshire’s property sector met recently to receive presentations on two schemes underway in Bradford.…

Chamber welcomes Pavers application

By Head of Representation / 20 July 2023
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Commenting on the news that Pavers is to submit a planning application to expand its York facility Laurence Beardmore, president of York & North Yorkshire, said: “York & North Yorkshire…

BCC announces leaders to chair National Business Council work

By Head of Representation / 17 July 2023
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Baroness Ruby McGregor Smith CBE and entrepreneur Michael Hayman MBE will be amongst those chairing the work of the British Chambers of Commerce’s new National Business Council.    The British Chambers…

International trade vital for UK growth

By Head of Representation / 14 July 2023
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The British Chambers of Commerce has published a Trade Manifesto : International Trade Vital For UK Growth  The British Chambers of Commerce has called for Government to focus on boosting services, advanced manufacturing, green and digital trade if it wants to hit its £1tn trade…

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Planning ahead for Bio Net Gain requirements

By Head of Representation / 13 July 2023
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Bio Net Gain was the subject under discussion at the latest meeting of the York & North Yorkshire Property Forum. Held at the York Biotech Campus at Sand Hutton, just…

Hard Rock Cafe to open in York

By Head of Representation / 13 July 2023
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York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news that a Hard Rock Café is to open in York city centre. The iconic brand is to open its…

York & North Yorkshire Chamber backs anti-racism pledge

By Head of Representation / 7 July 2023
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York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is backing a new strategy to make York the first city in the north of England to become anti-racist. The campaign group Inclusive…

Coney Street Riverside backed by York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

By Head of Representation / 7 July 2023
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York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has publicly pledged its support to Helmsley Group’s Coney Street Riverside masterplan. The leading business support organisation, alongside its influential York & North…

Business leaders in Yorkshire remain confident despite widespread pressures

By Head of Representation / 6 July 2023
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Business leaders in Yorkshire remain confident on future earnings and revenues, despite widespread pressures from inflation and interest rates, new research from West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce shows.…

Government must act as a beacon for Net Zero

By Head of Representation / 28 June 2023
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BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, will use an appearance at a key Climate Change debate today to call for Government to set out a clear pathway for business on Net…

The Chamber welcomes new Patrons

By Head of Representation / 22 June 2023
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce three more businesses who have become patron members. Adams Foodservice, PIB Insurance and Arup have all upgraded to the…