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One of Leeds’ key business groups has met with the Leader of the Council to discuss how to support economic growth and development throughout this year. The Leadership Group of…
Small businesses in Leeds have been handed a new opportunity to claim funding support as they navigate their way through the ongoing financial difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Leeds…
On the second anniversary of Brexit, and with huge lorry queues being reported at Dover last week, the BCC is calling for urgent action to improve trade with Europe. With…
• 54% of firms say the business support provided by the UK Government in response to Plan B measures is not sufficient in the short term • 59% say Government…
The Bradford Chamber Property Forum has been liaising with key local authority officers to see how to work closer together on economic development schemes. Bradford Chamber of Commerce has asked…
Responding to news of the end of Plan B restrictions in England, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “News of the end of work from home guidance…
The British Chambers of Commerce is today setting out its manifesto to recruit legions of new UK exporters as its research continues to show poor overseas trade growth: In Q4…
The government has announced grant funding to help lessen the financial impact of the Omicron variant on the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors / industry. Which businesses are eligible? To…
Support for businesses Grants are available to help businesses in Leeds. Businesses and charities whose income is still being affected by the coronavirus outbreak can apply for a grant to…
As part of the additional £1m financial support that the government announced in December, a number of local councils have opened applications from businesses in the leisure and hospitality sector…
Inflationary pressures and recruitment headaches slowing the pace of recovery That is the findings in the latest economic report from Chambers of Commerce in West & North Yorkshire. Whilst firms…
Speaking on the announcement, Chair of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Beresford, said: “The investments made to Leeds Station are hugely important in demonstrating a commitment to…
The UK left the Brexit standstill transition period on its expiry on 1 January 2021. The terms of the new EU-UK trading arrangements – in the Trade and Co-operation Agreement…
Rail Minister Wendy Morton has today (4 January) hailed the completed Leeds Station upgrades as a major milestone in delivering a modern, fully connected transport hub fit for the future.…
45% of firms in a new survey reported difficulties adapting to changes in rules for buying or selling goods brought about by the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), while 15% reported that this was easy …
“We welcome the measures from the Chancellor, which we have been asking for since the Plan B restrictions were announced. “They will provide some respite to the businesses who have been hit hardest by the latest Covid measures. However, if the restrictions persist or are tightened further, then…
“We recognise the difficult balancing act that the Government has to both protect public health and keep the economy going, but more support and reassurance is needed right now for…
A £1m innovative salmon harvesting plant that operates on board a vessel has been exported from the Shetland Islands to Chile with support from overseas trade specialist, Chamber International. The…