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June 2026 insolvency statistics, Azets response

23 July 2026

There were 1,845 corporate insolvencies in June 2026 in England and Wales – four fewer than in May 2026 (1,849), and 10% fewer than in June 2025 (2,048) Leeds-based Richard Oddy, restructuring and insolvency partner at UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory group Azets in Yorkshire, says: “June’s corporate…

Justyna’s journey from rural Poland to first-class honours

23 July 2026

A University of Bradford student who arrived in the UK without speaking English after growing up on a rural Polish army base has graduated with a first-class degree in artificial intelligence. Justyna Dobersztajn moved to the UK aged 11, with her mother, followed by her older sister a year later.…

Net Zero and the Road We’re Not Ready For

23 July 2026

The route to net zero is a complicated road for me. I believe in net zero targets, and I understand the importance of continued investment in sustainable energy to support our overworked national grid. But I cannot pretend it is an ambition I fully support, not in its current form,…

York’s 100 year-old D-Day veteran receives prestigious city honour

20 July 2026

Ken Cooke, who took part in D-Day in 1944 and fought in Europe during World War Two, has joined an illustrious group in becoming an Honorary Freeman of York.  Conferring the honour took place at an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council, at the city’s Guildhall yesterday (Thursday 16 July). Mr…

Hidden historic space at St Leonard’s to open to the public this summer

20 July 2026

Visitors to York will soon be able to enjoy access to a rarely seen section of the city’s historic monastic hospital, as partners across the city come together to open the usually closed area at St Leonard’s for the summer season. City of York Council has been working alongside Explore York, York Museum Trust, York BID…

The best of the best: Site Manager wins Quality Award

20 July 2026

A site manager overseeing the construction at Bramble Wood in North Yorkshire has won a top national award for the quality of the homes being built onsite. David Wilson Homes’ site manager, Ricky Coulter-Bell (32), has won a Pride in the Job Quality Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC), an award known…

Ed Anderson CBE receives honorary award from the University of Leeds

20 July 2026

Honorary Degrees to recognise success England rugby star Ellie Kildunne MBE and renowned political correspondent Steve Rosenberg are among those recognised with honorary degrees by the University of Leeds. Social change campaigner Tina Leslie MBE also received an honorary degree, and Leeds alum Rachel Lord returned to the University to…

Homecoming honour for organisation founder supporting the vulnerable

20 July 2026

The co-founder of an organisation tackling health inequalities among vulnerable people has returned to her home city to receive an honorary award from the University of Bradford. Yvonne Stocks DL is co-founder, director and chairperson of Palm Cove Society (PCS), which address disadvantage, inequalities, education, community bias and health needs…

For Steph Ifould, returning to education was about proving it was possible

20 July 2026

For Steph Ifould, returning to education in her 30s was about proving something to herself.  The 37-year-old graduated this week from the University of Bradford with an integrated master’s degree in Physiotherapy in Sport and Exercise Medicine, a moment that marks not just academic success, but years of persistence through…

PlanBEE Rail apprentices celebrate landmark graduation at National Railway Museum

20 July 2026

The first-ever graduation ceremony for the PlanBEE Rail apprenticeship programme took place on Wednesday 15 July at the National Railway Museum in York, marking a milestone moment for the scheme and celebrating the achievements of its inaugural cohort, with seven of the graduates moving into permanent roles across the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) and its…

Member Offers

Exclusive Member Offer – 10% Off Dale Carnegie Training

15 July 2026

Build confident leaders, stronger teams and better business results with 10% off Dale Carnegie programmes, exclusively for West & North Yorkshire Chamber members. We support organisations of all sizes across the region, the UK and globally, to deliver lasting impact through professional development. Our award-winning trainers deliver practical, results-focused programmes designed to create real…

🍷🧀 Join us at the Liverpool Food & Wine Festival! 🚌

13 July 2026

At OneWorld Travel York, we value the relationships we have with our clients, local businesses and community partners. That’s why we’re delighted to invite Chamber of Commerce members, contacts and prospective partners to join us for a fantastic day out to the Liverpool Food & Wine Festival on Friday 21st…

Christmas at DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds

6 July 2026

Member to Member Offer We know what it takes to make Christmas truly special. From festive lunches to extravagant Christmas parties, we have something for everyone! We have the experience, and most importantly the people, to bring your celebration together. Our expert team of Moment Makers are on hand to…

20% off all recruitment campaigns

3 July 2026

Who We Are Flat Fee Recruiter is one of the UK’s leading fixed-fee recruitment providers, helping businesses attract, manage and hire great talent while avoiding expensive recruitment agencies. https://flatfeerecruiter.co.uk/ What We Do Flat Fee Recruiter provides your business with access to all the tools, technology and expert support needed to…

Free Consumer Credit Consultation and 5% Off Support Packages

26 June 2026

Quinn Oath Advisory Limited is offering West & North Yorkshire Chamber members a free Consumer Credit Compliance Health Check, followed by a free one-hour initial consultation where appropriate. Members who complete the health check and proceed with a Quinn Oath Advisory support package will receive 5% off their first support…

15% off smaller meetings and events

4 June 2026

We’re excited to share a brand-new feature at Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire that gives exclusive access to 15% off smaller meetings and events when booking through our online booking tool. Booking is quick and simple: Select your preferred hotel using one of the links below Enter your meeting details, including…

Your IT team handles laptops but who handles your Microsoft 365?

3 June 2026

Most businesses have a great IT Managed Service Provider for the basics such as passwords, laptops, and networks. However, when your SharePoint site goes wrong, your Power Automate flow stops running, your Copilot or Agent needs attention, or your Teams-based process needs an update, who do you call? The same…

25% discount in May, June and July on Institute of Leadership Approved courses for members

22 May 2026

Established in 2017, our Institute of Leadership Approved Leadership Pathways Programme has proved a springboard to progression for many participants, with 60% of past participants obtaining additional leadership responsibilities/promotion or leading improvement projects in their organisations.  Our next courses start in September and now include a coaching module, focusing on…

20% Off All Training Courses

22 May 2026

Exclusive Chamber Member Offer At QE Training Academy, we do things differently. Our accredited courses are designed to genuinely develop people. It’s more than attending a course, it’s a great day that leaves you energised and creates a lasting impact. We understand the pressures organisations face, from retention and recruitment…

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