Chamber News
Chamber welcomes Freeports Advisory Panel, but urges Government to include Humber
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has welcomed today’s announcement by International Trade Secretary Liz Truss of a new Freeports Advisory Panel, but is urging the Government to ensure the Humber ports are included in any plans.
Read moreChief Economist tells Chamber the Bank of England has to be ‘fleet of foot’ over Brexit
THE Bank of England’s Chief Economist Andy Haldane received a warm welcome from a packed audience at Scunthorpe United’s home at Glanford Park. He was introduced by the Director of the Chamber Acorn Fund, Craig Simpson, himself a former banker,
Read moreSir Keir gets down to Brexit with business in Humber
SHADOW Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer and Hull MPs Emma Hardy and Diana Johnson met with business leaders this evening to discuss the possible implications of Brexit for the nation and the Humber.
Read moreThe Chamber’s own Anne Tate was honoured to be a recipient of a special achievement Award
The Chamber’s own Anne Tate was honoured to be a recipient of a special achievement Award at the recent annual Work Wise Women Summer Awards Dinner, held at Abby’s Grimsby.
Read moreRemove blockers in skills system to alleviate recruitment struggles, says BCC and Indeed
NEW research by the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with global job site Indeed, reveals the increasing time it’s taking businesses to recruit the skills they need, emphasising the importance of removing blockers in the training system to develop a pipeline of talent.
Read moreMP Emma Hardy speaks passionately on Hull & Humber issues at Chamber Expo 2019
HULL West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy was the guest of honour at this year’s Chamber Expo 2019 and cut the ribbon to officially open the event.
Read moreChamber’s call for Rapid Recovery Scheme on A63 answered by enterprising
The Chamber’s calls for a rapid response recovery scheme for the accident-prone A63 have been answered by an enterprising business which is now patrolling the road during peak periods.
Read moreHull & Humber Chamber calls on Government to save British Steel's Scunthorpe plant
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is deeply saddened by this morning’s news that British Steel is to enter insolvency and our thoughts are with the people of Scunthorpe at this most difficult time.
Read moreNorthern Lincolnshire Business Awards 2019 put on great show in Baths Hall big top!
THE Northern Lincolnshire Office of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce was pleased to organise the 18th Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards
Read moreDriver Hire boss to steer Chamber meetings
Michael O’Flynn has become the new Chair of the Chamber’s North East Lincolnshire Area Council, taking over from Mark Warburton.
Read moreChamber Expo 2019 at exciting new venue – and only a few stands left!
One of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s flagship events is moving to the city centre this year and the new £36-million Bonus Arena, taking centre stage in the heart of Business Week.
Read moreEmployers looking to ‘fire up’ apprentices who can earn while they learn
HOT on the heels of their students’ success in a national competition, the Chamber’s training department is looking for more young people who want to earn while they learn.
Read moreChamber Announces Official Energy Partner
The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce the start of a new Partnership.
Read moreChamber thanks distinguished Lord Lieutenant as Burton Agnes Hall hosts Bridlington members
Burton Agnes Hall, near Driffield, was the setting for the Spring meeting of the Chamber’s Bridlington members.
Read moreQuarterly Economic Survey Q1 2019: Humber slowdown reflecting uncertainty
The Chamber’s economic survey results for the first quarter of 2019 have revealed a sharp slowdown in the Humber in the first quarter of the year, reflecting the national QES results.
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