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New chair of the Hospitality Forum

By Head of Representation / 2 October 2023
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York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to welcome Andrew Pericleous as the new chairman of its Hospitality Forum. Mr Pericleous, well known in the city of York…

Welcome to the Chamber Blog

By Head of Representation / 30 September 2023

Quick updates from the representation team on the pertinent issues facing business in the region

The future of transport in West Yorkshire

By Head of Representation / 29 September 2023
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The future of transport in West Yorkshire was the theme of the latest Transport Group meeting held by West & North Yorkshire Chamber. The Chamber heard from representatives of Leeds…

Cautious optimism at the Chamber Annual General Meeting

By Head of Representation / 22 September 2023
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Cautious optimism was the theme of the Annual General Meeting of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. Held at The Great Victoria Hotel in the heart of Bradford city…

Three key fixes needed for SME finance

By Head of Representation / 15 September 2023
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The BCC has called for action to improve the availability of finance for SMEs as accessibility, awareness and a lack of competition continue to hold firms back.    In written evidence…

Business Council launch reaction

By Head of Representation / 14 September 2023
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce welcomes the attendance of both the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Secretary and the Shadow Chancellor at the inaugural meeting of the new…

Manufacturers connect to the workforce of tomorrow

By Head of Representation / 12 September 2023
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is calling on the region’s manufacturers to sign up to an event to connect them to the workforce of tomorrow. Bradford Manufacturing Weeks…

Chamber reacts to York Station news

By Head of Representation / 6 September 2023
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York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news that John Sisk and Son has been appointed to carry out part of the revamp of York’s railway station.…

Share your experience and challenges with important figures in British economics

By Head of Representation / 1 September 2023
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Businesses in the region are being offered the chance to share their experiences and challenges with some of the most important figures in British economics. West & North Yorkshire Chamber…

Unlocking the power of British business

By Head of Representation / 1 September 2023
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The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for urgent action from politicians to stimulate economic growth across the UK. Among the key asks:   Better planning for business so that firms…

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.…