Tour de France Grand Départ set to return to Yorkshire

16 January 2026

Responding to the news that the Tour de France Grand Départ will be returning to Yorkshire, James Mason, chief executive of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Yorkshire has a proven track record of staging elite level sporting events, with the region’s staging of the Grand Départ in 2014 having been a triumph.   “The…

Chamber responds to Northern Powerhouse Rail

14 January 2026

Reacting to the news that Northern Powerhouse Rail has been confirmed by the Treasury, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has the following response: Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Businesses in Yorkshire have long stressed the importance of improving connectivity for the north…

Chamber responds to Autumn Budget 2025

26 November 2025

Responding to the Autumn Budget, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce’s head of representation and policy Mark Casci, said: “Given the hugely challenging tax increases introduced 12 months ago at the last Budget, businesses have been very anxious about what would be imposed this year. “While no broad-based new taxes are to be imposed,…

Women In Manufacturing Roundtable

17 October 2025

Women in Manufacturing was the focus of a roundtable event staged at Shipley College and hosted by NatWest Bank as part of Bradford Manufacturing Weeks. Women currently comprise just 26.1 per cent of the workforce in the manufacturing sector and Britain ranks last among the top 15 manufacturing nations in terms of proportion of the…

Chamber flying the flag for business with Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

6 October 2025

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its largest trade mission to date as it prepares to take a raft of Yorkshire businesses to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.   The Chamber will lead the delegation to Jeddah, Riyad and Bahrain between November 9 and 14 after the two countries were identified by…

New Chamber Presidents

3 October 2025

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome new presidents and vice presidents to office. Rebecca Fitzgerald, Yorkshire Building Society’s Director of Data and AI, has become president of Bradford Chamber of Commerce, taking over from Mark Cowgill, acquisitions director at the Talk Straight Group. She will be joined by Scott Wilson,…

Member News - Bradford

National warning that England is raising an inactive nation

8 May 2026

University of Bradford‑led research may provide the solution England is facing a growing crisis in children’s physical activity, health and wellbeing – and research led by the University of Bradford is now helping to shape what could be a national response.  A major new report from the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ), Inactive…

Joe Mellor pens new deal

6 May 2026

Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce captain Joe Mellor has put pen-to-paper on a new one-year deal to remain with the club until at least the end of the 2027 season. The influential 35-year-old arrived in the off-season to bolster the Bulls’ ranks ahead of its return to Betfred Super…

From refugee child to scholar – Andrews’ remarkable journey over last 30 years

6 May 2026

A University of Bradford student has recalled being a child refugee sleeping next to dead bodies on board a ship while fleeing a war 30 years ago. Andrews Adjei became a refugee in his native Ghana aged six in 1996 after leaving Liberia during the First Liberian Civil War, which…

AI questions validity of famous Anne Boleyn sketch

6 May 2026

This year marks the 490th anniversary of the death of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and one of the most controversial, and celebrated, figures in British history, not least because of her pivotal role as catalyst of the English Reformation. It was famously Anne Boleyn’s refusal to become…

AI can cost you money, warn experts

1 May 2026

Investors in Yorkshire should be wary of taking financial advice solely from AI platforms, one of the county’s leading accountancy and advisory firms has warned. Experts from Azets, which has offices in Leeds, Bradford and York, have likened the practice to Googling health symptoms rather than going to see a doctor.…

Bradford mum hosts charity ball in memory of her son

30 April 2026

A Bradford mum is hosting a charity ball to raise money for children in hospital, in loving memory of her son, Axl. Claire Walker from Wibsey, has spent the past ten years fundraising for Bradford Hospitals Charity after losing her son Axl just days before his third birthday. “I just…

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Christmas Party Nights at Mercure York

6 May 2026

Celebrate the festive season at the Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel with colleagues, friends, or family at one of our unforgettable Christmas party nights. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal featuring the finest festive flavours, followed by an evening of music and dancing with our resident DJ—guaranteeing a lively atmosphere from…

Free Cyber Security Health Check for Chamber Members

27 April 2026

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Free pensions training event for Chamber Members

15 April 2026

First Actuarial Defined Contribution (DC) training day 2026 Most organisations now offer a Defined Contribution (DC) pension scheme – but are you maximising the value for your business and your members? First Actuarial, a Gallagher company, is running a free DC training day in Leeds designed to help trustees and…

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14 April 2026

What do the likes of AMEX, John Lewis & First Direct all have in common? They all develop Emotional Intelligence (EI) in their people. The result? Higher performance, lower attrition, increased Customer Satisfaction – and upturn in revenue. I am fully certified EQ in the workplace assessor and coach, and author of…

Save money whilst gaining expertise through Fractional Hire – Flourish Talent EQ

10 April 2026

Fractional work is revolutionising the workplace. Experienced professionals are leaving full-time roles to advise multiple clients on Board Advisory, Sales/GTM Strategy, AI Strategy, and more. Scale-ups to large businesses are benefiting from the cost efficiencies of this non-full-time model. Interested? We offer a FREE 90-minute 1:1 session for members (non-members…

EGYM Hussle – One Month Wellness Pass

9 April 2026

Give your teams the gift of health, fitness and longevity. Hussle is the UK’s leading fitness network, on a mission to make fitness flexible, accessible, and affordable for employees as part of one simple corporate benefit. They collaborate with thousands of fantastic venues across the UK, and Yorkshire is one…

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Christmas Party Nights at Mercure York

Celebrate the festive season at the Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel with colleagues, friends, or family at one of our unforgettable Christmas party nights. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal featuring the finest festive flavours, followed by an evening of music and dancing with our resident DJ—guaranteeing a lively atmosphere from start to finish. Your night…

Free Cyber Security Health Check for Chamber Members

Is your business cyber-secure? With cyber-attacks on the increase, you need a security product you can trust. Abzorb is offering a free Cyber Security Health Check for Members which will provide: Visibility of your current infrastructure, along with any security gaps you’ll need to address to protect your business from cyber attacks Notifications of any…

Free pensions training event for Chamber Members

First Actuarial Defined Contribution (DC) training day 2026 Most organisations now offer a Defined Contribution (DC) pension scheme – but are you maximising the value for your business and your members? First Actuarial, a Gallagher company, is running a free DC training day in Leeds designed to help trustees and employers get more from their…

FREE 60 minute consultation

What do the likes of AMEX, John Lewis & First Direct all have in common? They all develop Emotional Intelligence (EI) in their people. The result? Higher performance, lower attrition, increased Customer Satisfaction – and upturn in revenue. I am fully certified EQ in the workplace assessor and coach, and author of a world best selling book on EQ&AI…

Save money whilst gaining expertise through Fractional Hire – Flourish Talent EQ

Fractional work is revolutionising the workplace. Experienced professionals are leaving full-time roles to advise multiple clients on Board Advisory, Sales/GTM Strategy, AI Strategy, and more. Scale-ups to large businesses are benefiting from the cost efficiencies of this non-full-time model. Interested? We offer a FREE 90-minute 1:1 session for members (non-members £95) to see if this…

EGYM Hussle – One Month Wellness Pass

Give your teams the gift of health, fitness and longevity. Hussle is the UK’s leading fitness network, on a mission to make fitness flexible, accessible, and affordable for employees as part of one simple corporate benefit. They collaborate with thousands of fantastic venues across the UK, and Yorkshire is one of their most widely served…

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Discounted Day Delegate Rate for Members in May 2026

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