News & Insights

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York Nutcracker Trail returns for 2025 with a kid’s takeover

York’s much-loved Nutcracker Trail is back this festive season – and this year, the kids are taking over! From 13th November 2025 to 4th January 2026, you can embark on…
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Andrew Lowson stands in front of screen which reads Business Brunch

Reaction to the Autumn Budget 2025: Andrew Lowson

Thank you to everyone who joined us at this year’s Post-Budget Brunch as part of the excellent York Business Festival. It was great to see so many of York’s business…
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York Restaurant Week serves up another huge success

York Restaurant Week has delivered another major boost for the city’s hospitality industry. Thousands of diners took part in the October 2025 event, helping push its total economic impact to…
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York City Centre Insights Quarter 3 2025

York BID work with data suppliers to bring key economic metrics, offering valuable insights into the city’s performance over time. Our insights report is structured into sections highlighting key indicators…
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York BID Secures Renewal for a Third Term

The York Business Improvement District (York BID) has been successfully voted in for a third consecutive term, following a month-long ballot of BID levy-paying businesses. 91.4% of voters backed the…
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Mini murals inspired by city life unveiled on Parliament Street and Piccadilly

York BID has partnered with two local artists to transform worn out looking street furniture into vibrant works of art, celebrating York’s status as a UNESCO City of Media Arts…
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York City Centre Insights August 2025

York BID work with data suppliers to bring key economic metrics, offering valuable insights into the city’s performance over time. Our monthly report is structured into sections highlighting key indicators…
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Upcoming Events

York Nutcracker Trail

The York Nutcracker Trail runs from Thursday 13th November to Sunday 4th January. This year’s theme is a kid’s takeover! Each nutcracker has been designed by a school-aged child from…
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Winter Lights

York’s Winter Lights display is back! Enjoy a dazzling light display with 175,000 lights stretching 15km and illuminating more than 50 streets. Keep an eye out for the giant illuminated…
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