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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…

New Vice President for York & North Yorkshire Chamber

By Head of Representation / 28 April 2023
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York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the appointment of Sarah Czarnecki as its new vice president. Sarah is a well-known and respected business leader in…

British Chambers responds to draft Border Target Operating Model

By Head of Representation / 6 April 2023
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Responding to the publication of draft proposals from Government for new border controls, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The British Chambers of…

Significant rebound of business confidence in the region

By Head of Representation / 5 April 2023
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New research from West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce shows that confidence among businesses in West and North Yorkshire has rebounded significantly, with expectations on both turnover and profitability…

85% drop in energy support package comes as firms face significant changes

By Head of Representation / 31 March 2023
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Energy bills remain a top business concern, as many face a drastic reduction in their support Energy market for businesses must be reformed to protect firms and correct market failures…

Chamber meeting at the House of Lords

By Head of Representation / 31 March 2023
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Transport and devolution were among the subject matters under review when West & North Yorkshire journeyed to the House of Lords to meet with Baroness Blake. As part of a…

Public infrastructure and access to labour splits UK small businesses down rural-urban divide

By Head of Representation / 30 March 2023
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Unreliable public transport letting down almost three in five (58%) rural SMEs Almost two in three (64%) SMEs believe they don’t have access to sufficient skilled labour in their local…

Chamber welcomes diversity in political leadership

By Head of Representation / 28 March 2023
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West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce’s BAME Business Committee extends its heartiest congratulations to Humza Yousaf on his election as the new leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP).…