Chamber Marketing

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce reaction to increase in interest rates

By Chamber Marketing / 16 December 2021
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Amanda Beresford, Chair of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, has responded to the increase in interest rates: “This is a slightly surprising move by the Bank of England…

BCC Warns Chancellor: Business Support Urgently Needed

By Chamber Marketing / 10 December 2021
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The Chancellor was warned today of impending damage to the economic recovery if Government did not bring forward support for businesses following the Plan B Covid restrictions announced on Tuesday.    The warning came…

Chamber responds to the policy announcements made in the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan.

By Chamber Marketing / 18 November 2021
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Speaking following the release of the Plan, Chair of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Beresford, said:  “After 11 years of campaigning for improved rail connectivity both within and across our…

8 Out of 10 Firms Report Increased Prices as Issues in Supply Chains Mount

By Chamber Marketing / 16 November 2021
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80% of firms in new survey saw an increase to their prices in the past year, with nearly half (46%) categorising these as ‘significant’. Only 2% saw a decrease The proportion reporting increased prices rose…

Chamber Chief Executive announces retirement

By Chamber Marketing / 9 November 2021
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Sandy Needham has announced her pending retirement in 2022. Sandy, who has headed up the Bradford, Leeds and York & North…

Chamber Network Policy Wins – Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021

By Chamber Marketing / 8 November 2021
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View the West & North Yorkshire Chamber’s 2021 Autumn Budget and CSR Policy Wins The Autumn Budget and Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) 2021 was delivered by the Chancellor of the…

Pioneering a green revolution

By Chamber Marketing / 2 November 2021
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The proposed devolution plans for York and North Yorkshire provide a once in a lifetime opportunity for green, inclusive economic growth – with a Chamber member, BioYorkshire, at the heart…

Chamber responds to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2021

By Chamber Marketing / 27 October 2021
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The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have shared resources to help businesses summarise the Autumn Budget: CSR & Autumn Budget 2021: Economic Summary Summary of Key Policy Announcements  Speaking following…

Chamber responds to the Chancellor’s Infrastructure Investment Announcement

By Chamber Marketing / 26 October 2021
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Speaking on the Chancellor’s Infrastructure Investment announcement made on 23rd October 2021, Chair of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Beresford, said:  “Whilst these investments are a most welcome start in the rollout…

Export recovery remains flat amid disruption to supply chains

By Chamber Marketing / 22 October 2021
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Today the West & North Yorkshire Chamber releases the latest findings from its quarterly international trade report. Across the region firms reported limited growth with supply chain challenges cited as…

Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the BCC comments on inflation statistics

By Chamber Marketing / 20 October 2021
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 “September’s dip in inflation reflects temporary data distortions rather than the reality on the ground.    “The slowdown was largely due to strong base effects caused by dining out costing less last…

Bradford’s female manufacturing leaders to inspire pupils during 2021 event

By Chamber Marketing / 13 October 2021
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Bradford’s female manufacturing leaders are headlining a panel event to inspire school pupils as part of Bradford Manufacturing Weeks 2021. The district’s female manufacturing role models from some of Bradford’s…

Sales and confidence remain strong, but external pressures look set to challenge many

By Chamber Marketing / 13 October 2021
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Demand remains strong across the region but many firms are struggling to keep pace as supply challenges hold back order fulfilment. This is the view from Chambers of Commerce in…

Chamber of Commerce to celebrate business stars who are pledging to make a difference

By Chamber Marketing / 11 October 2021
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Business which have pledged to go above and beyond will be recognised at a social responsibility celebration in November. West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has announced the return…

EU Export Support Service must add value

By Chamber Marketing / 1 October 2021
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William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:  “Business has been pointing out the daily difficulties firms, large and small, have had with the new trading terms for EU exports…

Temporary visas for drivers and food workers

By Chamber Marketing / 27 September 2021
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BCC President, Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE said:    “Government has made clear its priority is to transition from a reliance on EU workers to a focus on the domestic workforce, and businesses…

Bradford Council would like to hear your views on workplace health

By Chamber Marketing / 24 September 2021
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Bradford Council is currently conducting a survey on workplace health, which your Chamber is helping to promote. Evidence shows that improving employee health through workplaces improves productivity, reduces costs for…

UK business investment is expected to decline

By Chamber Marketing / 9 September 2021
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UK business investment is expected to decline this year despite the prospect of record economic growth, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) economic forecast. The leading business group predicts…