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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…

Inflation eases but cost pressures remain

By Head of Representation / 9 June 2023
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Reacting to the latest ONS inflation figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said:  “Today’s CPI rate of 8.7% indicates that after several false starts, the peak in…

BCC announces Business Council as part of new national offer

By Head of Representation / 5 June 2023
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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has announced a new Business Council, comprised of prominent UK business leaders, to design and drive the future of the British economy.    The founding…

Leeds City Train Station developments

By Head of Representation / 31 May 2023
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Work has already begun on “major improvements” to Leeds City Train Station, as of last May. From May this year, the station and the surrounding area will see improvements at…

Hospitality Forum makes the case in Westminster

By Head of Representation / 26 May 2023
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York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce’s Hospitality Forum journeyed to Westminster this week to meet with Government ministers and a cross-party group of the region’s MPs to discuss the…

Weak GDP highlights continued fragility of UK economy

By Head of Representation / 12 May 2023
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“The first estimate of GDP for Q1 2023 of 0.1% growth indicates the UK is avoiding a recession and shows the resilience of businesses who are having to weather serious…

The Andrew Digwood Award

By Head of Representation / 11 May 2023
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York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is to launch a prestigious new award in memory of its former president Andrew Digwood. Andrew tragically lost his life aged 46 in…

New trade deals with both Australia and New Zealand will kick into gear by the end of the month.

New trade deals with both Australia and New Zealand will kick into gear by the end of the month.

By Head of Representation / 5 May 2023
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These new deals will lower tariffs, make custom procedures simpler and allow for more freedom of movement for labour. They will also provide for stronger market access for Yorkshire and…

Help Shape the New North Yorkshire Destination Management Plan

By Head of Representation / 5 May 2023
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Tourism businesses across the breadth of the county of North Yorkshire are a key component in the development of the new Destination Management Plan (DMP) for the region, and we…