A NEW website has been set up to help businesses through the Covid-19 crisis.

The West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has brought forward the launch to help members during these difficult times. As numerous businesses have employees working from home, the improved online platform offers more accessible information on topics such as HR advice, legal help and Coronavirus guidance.

The site, www.wnychamber.co.uk, brings together the Leeds, Bradford and York & North Yorkshire chambers' websites, with information from around the region and all the services the Chamber has to offer.

Sandy Needham, Chief Executive of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Business is evolving all the time and we felt our online presence needed to do the same.

"Our new website is easier to navigate and much more user-friendly. We believe that this new site will enhance the membership experience and deliver the most up to date business information to all business.”

Members will now be able to book and pay for events online, and view a list of all Chamber members in the online directory.

Ruth Shann, head of operations, said: “We are excited about our new website and its functionality. When you bring a number of websites together and implement change it can be a challenge, but the results are fantastic.

"Giving members the opportunity to search for enhanced event information, book online and find all the latest business news and advice on one platform is amazing.

"This week we are launching our online webinars; this would not have been possible before and in these unprecedented times it’s great that we have something positive to share.”

Over the coming months the Chamber will be updating the website content.