Chamber Marketing

Council Leader hears from key Leeds business group on city’s needs

By Chamber Marketing / 2 February 2022
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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…

COVID-19 support scheme is extended – Leeds

By Chamber Marketing / 1 February 2022
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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…

More must be done to improve UK-EU Trade

By Chamber Marketing / 31 January 2022
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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…

BCC Calls for Delay of NICs Rise

By Chamber Marketing / 28 January 2022
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• 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…

Bradford Chamber Property Forum offers helping hand on Council regeneration schemes

By Chamber Marketing / 27 January 2022
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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…

End of Plan B restrictions in England

By Chamber Marketing / 19 January 2022
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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…

New generation of exporters needed – BCC Trade Manifesto

By Chamber Marketing / 18 January 2022
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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…

Omicron hospitality and leisure grant – Bradford

By Chamber Marketing / 17 January 2022
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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…

Omicron hospitality and leisure grant – Leeds

By Chamber Marketing / 17 January 2022
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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…

Leisure and hospitality grants – York & North Yorkshire

By Chamber Marketing / 14 January 2022
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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 – Q4 Economic Report

By Chamber Marketing / 13 January 2022
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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…

The Chamber Responds to DfT’s announcement on the completion of rail upgrades to Leeds Station

By Chamber Marketing / 6 January 2022
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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…

Get ready for GB inbound border controls

By Chamber Marketing / 5 January 2022
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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…

Better rail journeys sooner for Leeds, as £161m upgrade delivered

By Chamber Marketing / 4 January 2022
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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 Facing Difficulties Trading with EU Under Post-Brexit Trade Agreement

By Chamber Marketing / 24 December 2021
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 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 …

Reaction to business support measures

By Chamber Marketing / 21 December 2021
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“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…

Statement from the Chamber regarding potential impact of lockdown

By Chamber Marketing / 21 December 2021
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“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…

Big catch for Chamber International as it helps export innovative £1m fisheries harvest plant to Chile

By Chamber Marketing / 20 December 2021
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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…