Record backing for Leeds Manufacturing Festival 2026 as employers unite to tackle skills shortage
A record number of sponsors are backing this year’s Leeds Manufacturing Festival, as employers and industry organisations in the region seek innovative ways to address the sector’s skills gap and inspire the next generation to consider careers in manufacturing. The festival, now in its ninth year, launched earlier this month amid rising youth unemployment, which…
Celebrating the Heart of Business at the Leeds Chamber Annual Dinner 2026
The prowess of Leeds’s healthcare industry was the focus of the Leeds Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner at Elland Road. More than 150 people attended the dinner at the football ground’s banqueting suite to celebrate the city’s business community. Leeds Chamber president Aqila Choudhry MBE presented the keynote speech while ex-BBC presenter Andrew Edwards compèred…
Leeds Manufacturing Festival returns – as employers step up to tackle skills gap and rising youth unemployment
Manufacturing and engineering employers across Leeds are stepping up efforts to tackle the sector’s ongoing skills shortage, as youth unemployment reaches a 10-year high. The Leeds Manufacturing Festival returns for 2026, kicking off with a sold-out launch event this week and showcasing an expanded festival programme designed to connect businesses directly with young people and…
WNY Chamber hosts launch of Diplomatic Advisory Hub
Thousands of businesses to benefit from expert geopolitical insights Businesses across the UK are set to benefit from expert geopolitical insights thanks to a new initiative launched in Leeds this week. The Diplomatic Advisory Hub, a joint initiative by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and British Chambers of Commerce will provide business across the country with access to timely and strategic geopolitical advice. The hub was launched at the factory…
Tour de France Grand Départ set to return to Yorkshire
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 welcomes new stadium for LUFC
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today welcomes the news that approval to expand Elland Road has been granted. Leeds City Council gave the green light to increase the capacity at Leeds United’s stadium to 53,000, creating one of the largest club stadiums in the country. The move means that Elland Road has been…
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North Yorkshire homebuilders celebrate 17 years of five-star customer ratings
Leading housebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes have once again received the maximum five-star rating in the new Home Builders Federation (HBF) annual New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey. This is the 17th year in a row that Barratt and David Wilson Homes have achieved the top five-star rating – an accomplishment…
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Leading precision engineering screw supplier Accu is bringing a thrilling, exciting and engineering-driven combat robotics tournament with FightFest to Smart Manufacturing Week held at the NEC in Birmingham on June 3rd and 4th. FightFest, presented by Accu, is a high-energy one-on-one combat robotics exhibit designed to add drama and excitement to…
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Excitement is building as the LEGO Group announces its new store will open at Trinity Leeds on Thursday, 23rd April. The 456sq m store will give shoppers the chance to fully immerse themselves in the world of LEGO building – with specially-designed, Yorkshire-inspired LEGO models available to see and pose with…
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Leeds College of Building (LCB) is a finalist for 13 awards across ten categories at this year’s West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards. The annual awards event celebrates outstanding apprentices, employers, and training providers across fields such as engineering, law, and construction. This year will mark the fourth edition of the awards,…
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Leeds Beckett University has announced that its BSc (Hons) Cyber Security degree is now fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre, a part of GCHQ. The certification places Leeds Beckett among a small group of UK universities to hold full certification for an undergraduate cyber security degree, recognising the…
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“Structured support and continuous improvement for the solutions you rely on” Most businesses don’t set out to build complex Microsoft 365 environments. It starts with a few flows. A SharePoint site. A Teams‑based process that works well… until it doesn’t. Over time, Microsoft 365 ends up supporting important day‑to‑day business…
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St Gemma’s Hospice provides end of life care for the people of Leeds. Our aim is to support those living with life limiting illnesses, to control their symptoms, alleviate their pain and give them the best possible quality of life – all free of charge. Every patient is an individual with unique needs and preferences;…
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…
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View the member offer about 10% off Conference Packages for Chamber MembersKirk Newsholme Chartered Accountants: Breakfast, Brief & Connect
Caballero Lounge, The Springs, Thorpe Park, LS15 8GG Tuesday 21st April 8.00-9.00am We are pleased to offer all members a free ticket to our next network event which will be themed around the subject of business succession. ‘The Secrets of Succession: Planning what comes next for your business…’ Whether you’re thinking about retirement, taking a…
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£55.00 Day Delegate Rate for Members in May 2026 Whatever kind of event you are looking to hold, the Swinton Estate offers a myriad of spaces, dining, team building and wellness experiences which combine to create extraordinary events. Whether you’re looking to reward your team with a luxury retreat, celebrate a business or personal milestone…
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