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Ferrybridge selected as potential site to produce key component for new generation of Small Modular Reactor nuclear power stations

Region will work with global partners to increase and develop investment opportunities in AI

Signatories include the Mayor of London, the Leader of Glasgow City Council and the acclaimed scriptwriter, actress and director Kay Mellor

Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire has announced a statement on Careers Education, Information and Guidance for West Yorkshire and asks providers bidding for the Yorkshire and Humber National Careers Service contract to work strategically with the Combined Authority to ensure we can support them in improving outcomes for West Yorkshire’s diverse residents and labour market.

National Apprenticeship Week is coming up (7th - 13th February), offering an opportunity to recognise the important role apprentices play in helping businesses grow and their potential to address skills shortages in the UK. There are currently 2100 apprenticeships available in West Yorkshire alone, with 6300 businesses having hosted an apprentice in the 2020/21 academic year.

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s Apprenticeship Levy Transfer Service has supported large levy paying businesses to transfer unspent funds to support apprentices in small businesses.

Businesses in West Yorkshire could save an average of more than £9,000 on their annual energy bills thanks to a carbon cutting scheme from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership.

In episode two, we follow five entrepreneurs who explore profitable business propositions to be more socially inclusive and technologically advanced in a group workshop at KPMG's headquarters.

The first Strategic Growth Survey report is now available. The report provides a six-monthly snapshot of business optimism and looks specifically at the obstacles that businesses face and how these change over time.