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Chamber Budget Response
Posted in: General on 23 March 2012
Chamber Thinks Chancellor Could Have Done More
See Full PostChamber Urges Chancellor to Promote Growth
Posted in: General on 12 March 2012
Mid Yorkshire Chamber urges Chancellor to focus on growth in budget
See Full PostMid Yorkshire Chamber Welcomes Extra £1bn Regional Growth Funding
Posted in: General on 24 February 2012
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Government’s announcement of a third round of Regional Growth Funding (RGF).
See Full PostExport to Growth
Posted in: General on 14 February 2012
More must be done to support British companies exporting goods and services overseas.
See Full PostApprenticeship Grants
Posted in: General on 08 February 2012
Kirklees Council launch a new Apprenticeship Grant to help firms take on young apprentices
See Full PostLeeds City Region Invite Views on Broadband Plans
Posted in: General on 11 January 2012
Consultation with business on Local Broadband Plan
See Full PostTrade Survey 2012
Posted in: General on 10 January 2012
The British Chambers of Commerce invite Chamber members to complete a short Trade Survey to inform the Chamber network's policy agenda.
See Full PostQuarter 4 Results Indicate Slow Down
Posted in: General on 09 January 2012
Mid Yorkshire Chamber publish the results of the Quarter 4 Economic Survey, a barometer of business performance and confidence in the region.
See Full PostBanking Reform
Posted in: General on 20 December 2011
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber responds to the Chancellor's statement on banking reform.
See Full PostDigital Infrastructure Call for Evidence
Posted in: General on 05 December 2011
Mid Yorkshire Chamber would like to hear the views of local businesses across Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale on digital infrastructure needs and priorities.
See Full PostLow Moor Rail Station Proposals
Posted in: General on 01 December 2011
Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce responds to the proposed siting of the Low Moor Rail Station
See Full PostAutumn Statement Response
Posted in: General on 01 December 2011
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber responds to the Autumn Statement made by the Chancellor on Tuesday.
See Full PostReforms to Job Laws
Posted in: General on 25 November 2011
The Chamber of Commerce responds to Vince Cable's announcement on employment regulation reductions.
See Full PostQES Reminder
Posted in: General on 25 November 2011
A reminder to take two minutes to participate in our Quarterly Economic Survey, to help us to refine our business policy agenda.
See Full PostMid Yorkshire Chamber Quarterly Economic Survey
Posted in: General on 18 November 2011
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry asks businesses from Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale to take part in our short Quarterly Economic Survey.
See Full PostBritish Chambers Call For More Support For Exporters
Posted in: General on 08 November 2011
The British Chambers of Commerce have published their Trade Confidence Index, showing slowing growth among exporters.
See Full PostChamber Head of Policy joins Local Business Accelerators Team
Posted in: General on 21 October 2011
Chamber Head of Policy and Representation Steven Leigh has been chosen as a member of the Local Business Accelerators panel for Calderdale.
See Full PostMid Yorkshire Chamber publishes QES results
Posted in: General on 12 October 2011
Following the publication of the British Chambers of Commerce Quarterly Economic Survey results the Mid Yorkshire Chamber have published the survey figures for the region. In both cases the picture is disappointing, and displays clear signs that growth is weakening, and that businesses are under real pressure.
See Full PostRail Improvement Proposals
Posted in: General on 30 September 2011
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber responds to the publication of Network Rail's Initial Investment Plan, a set of proposals for rail investment in the United Kingdom.
See Full PostChamber Call for Evidence
Posted in: General on 27 September 2011
The British Chambers of Commerce are seeking evidence on a range of issues and are interested to hear feedback from member companies. Feedback from our members helps us to communicate specific issues of importance and concern to policy makers, and to lobby hard on behalf of local business.
See Full PostAgency Workers Regulation
Posted in: General on 20 September 2011
New rules relating to the employment of agency workers will come into force on the 1st October, however surveys of employers have suggested their is limited understanding of the new regulations or their potential impact.
See Full PostChambers Campaign On Behalf of British Exporters
Posted in: General on 15 September 2011
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, together with the British Chambers of Commerce and the Chamber network, are campaigning on behalf of British exporters.
See Full PostLeeds City Region Green Investment Bank Bid Launch
Posted in: General on 12 September 2011
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce recently attended the Leeds City Region bid to host the Government's new Green Investment Bank, a £3 billion fund for the acceleration of private sector investment in the UK's transition to a low carbon economy.
See Full PostProposed Increase to Airline Passenger Duty
Posted in: General on 17 June 2011
We are pleased to be participating in the consultation regarding the proposed increase in Airline Passenger Duty (APD). Any measures which detract from economic growth, add additional costs to business or adversely affect an export-led recovery are completely unacceptable.
See Full PostUpgrade to Existing Rail a Priority
Posted in: General on 18 May 2011
High Speed Rail (HSR) is an essential development but it is not a panacea. It is absolutely vital in the 30 or so years before HSR becomes a reality that continuous upgrades and enhancements are made to our existing rail links – particularly across the region and Trans-Pennine.
See Full PostLobbying for a Business-Friendly Budget
Posted in: General on 17 March 2011
The Chamber Area Council recently proposed a policy agenda, which they think will generate growth in our economy during the remainder of this year but it needs a business-friendly Budget from the Government to work.
See Full PostWhy 2011 Must Be a Year for Growth
Posted in: General on 11 January 2011
In the face of public sector cuts, continued global uncertainty, and rising inflation, ensuring the health of UK businesses is critical to economic recovery. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) working with the entire network of chambers across the UK, will help to make 2011 a Year for Growth for businesses, to make the UK’s recovery certain and sustainable.
See Full PostLooking Forward to 2011
Posted in: General on 21 December 2010
The start of the New Year is traditionally a time of reflection as we look back on what we have achieved and think about where we want to be in the future. The last twelve months have been a turbulent time for business but in many ways it has forced us all to re-evaluate the way we do things and make improvements for the future. We have emerged stronger, leaner and ready to take advantage of new opportunities in 2011.
See Full PostThe Comprehensive Spending Review
What's Best For Business
Posted in: General on 01 October 2010
The Mid Yorkshire Chamber Joint Area Council Meeting was held on Wednesday this week. The agenda for the meeting was to consider what would be best for business to come out of the forthcoming Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) which will set the economic agenda for the year ahead
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