Chamber Marketing

Government must support businesses – not just weather restrictions but power economic recovery

By Chamber Marketing / 3 December 2020
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British Chambers of Commerce calls for the government to give businesses more evidence, support and clarity to weather Coronavirus restrictions and help power our economic recovery.  The British Chambers of…

BCC responds to the Chancellor’s Spending Review

By Chamber Marketing / 25 November 2020
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Commenting on the Chancellor’s Spending Review, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:    “This spending review comes at a critical time as business communities are fighting for survival in the midst of the…

Cyber security support for businesses and the self-employed in Leeds City Region

By Chamber Marketing / 24 November 2020
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If you own a business, are self-employed or freelance within the Leeds City Region, you could claim FREE support to PROTECT your company. The Covid-19 pandemic period has seen a…

Leeds City Council are supporting businesses in Leeds

By Chamber Marketing / 24 November 2020
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Find out how Leeds City Council are supporting businesses in Leeds that are affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Leeds City Council are launching a business support scheme on Wednesday 25…

BCC’s initial response to Coronavirus restrictions after lockdown

By Chamber Marketing / 23 November 2020
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Providing an initial response to the Prime Minister’s plan for Coronavirus restrictions after the second lockdown ends in England, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “It is helpful that the…

Bradford Chamber President reflects on a year of change

By Chamber Marketing / 20 November 2020
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In the absence of the Bradford Chamber Annual Dinner, Suzanne Watson, Bradford Chamber President shares her thoughts with members in a short video. Suzanne reflects on a year of change,…

West Yorkshire Devolution- Let’s be ambitious!

By Chamber Marketing / 19 November 2020
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Gerald Jennings shares his thoughts on West Yorkshire Devolution. So the game is afoot and West Yorkshire will have an elected Mayor in May 2021. All business organisations have welcomed…

BCC joins forces with business groups to create a net-zero free UK by 2050

By Chamber Marketing / 13 November 2020
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The UK’s top five business groups have joined forces as part of their goal to create a net-zero free UK by 2050. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI), the Federation…

Leeds Local Restrictions Support Grant – apply now

By Chamber Marketing / 11 November 2020
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Businesses in Leeds required to close due to the government’s national lockdown restrictions from 5 November to 2 December 2020 can now apply for support online. Check if your business…

Bradford Local Restrictions Support Grant – apply now

By Chamber Marketing / 11 November 2020
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Local Restrictions Support Grant for closed businesses has gone live today. Which grant can I apply for? This flowchart shows what you can apply for: grants flowchart (59 Kb, PDF) Local…

BCC responds to Chancellor’s economy update

By Chamber Marketing / 5 November 2020
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Commenting on the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s economy update, announced today, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:    “A further extension of the furlough scheme and more generous grants for the self-employed…

BCC initial response to announcement of second lockdown in England

By Chamber Marketing / 31 October 2020
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Giving an initial response to the Prime Minister’s announcement of a month-long national lockdown in England, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said:     “There’s no getting around the fact that these…

Planning for the Future – Chamber response to government consultation

By Chamber Marketing / 30 October 2020
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In August the Government launched its ‘Planning for the Future’ white paper as it consults on proposed reform the country’s planning system. In the Government’s own words, the Planning for…

Northern Employment Platform launched in response to Covid-19

By Chamber Marketing / 27 October 2020
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Employment, apprenticeships, and training courses are among the opportunities to be found on a newly launched website, which is specifically designed to support people in the North who have lost…

British Chambers of Commerce responds to enhanced Coronavirus support for businesses

By Chamber Marketing / 23 October 2020
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Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement of further support for businesses and jobs as Coronavirus restrictions increase, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “This is a very significant improvement in the…

Chambers challenge Prime Minister to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions

By Chamber Marketing / 23 October 2020
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The West & North Yorkshire Chamber have signed a letter to the Prime Minister from the British Chambers of Commerce to set five business tests that must be met to…

Leeds’ Clean Air Zone is no longer required

By Chamber Marketing / 19 October 2020
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Leeds’ planned Clean Air Zone is no longer required thanks to businesses switching to cleaner vehicles faster than expected, a joint review by Leeds City Council and central government has…

BCC responds to ‘time is running out’ campaign

By Chamber Marketing / 19 October 2020
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Commenting on the launch of the government’s ‘time is running out’ campaign, urging businesses to prepare for the end of the transition period, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “Facing…