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Business Welcomes Export Support Package Amid Global Uncertainty

Responding to the announcements from the Chancellor and Business and Trade Secretary to support UK exporters, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said:

QES Q1 2025 - Turnover and profit hopes hit as feared wage and NI rises bite

Turnover and profit hopes hit as feared wage and NI rises bite

Managing Currency Risk

Markets remain under pressure following last week’s surprise US tariff announcement, sparking a flight to safer assets and fuelling speculation around global recession risks.
GBP has struggled in the fallout:

Guidance on US Rules of Origin

Chamber calls on Government to nationalise British Steel NOW!

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Government to immediately nationalise the British Steel plant in Scunthorpe to protect its blast furnaces and keep thousands of local jobs, both at the plant and in the wider supply chain.

Lord Mayor tours Hull Trains Learning and Development Academy

After opening its doors last spring, popular open access operator, Hull Trains, welcomed Councillor Mark Collinson, Lord Mayor of Kingston upon Hull and Admiral of the Humber, to the company’s Learning and Development Academy to experience the facility’s world-class driving simulator and to discuss how the two organisations can work together to continue investing in skills and help the sector grow in the city.

CHAMBERS AND NORTH SEA TASKFORCE CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION

1.The North Sea Transition Taskforce has called on the Government to rapidly establish a long-term, integrated plan to deliver
a just energy transition in the North Sea.

2. Its new report finds the window of opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is closing fast. But acting now could
deliver economic growth, green jobs, energy security and climate leadership.

3.The Taskforce makes a series of recommendations, including:

4. Replacing the current windfall tax with a more proportional system

5. Creating a minister-led North Sea Transition Committee to coordinate action across Government

6. Developing a long-term framework for large-scale investment in low carbon technology

Award Winning Accountancy Firm open new office in Leeds City Centre

Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants is proud to announce the opening of its newest office in the heart of Leeds City Centre. This expansion marks an exciting milestone in the firm’s continued growth and commitment to providing top-tier accountancy, audit, tax and business advisory services across the region.

Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral candidates quizzed at hustings

Lincoln University’s Medical School hosted the first of the Mayoral Hustings events in our region ahead of the May 1 elections.

US Tariffs To Hit UK Economy

10% tariff on all UK exports to the US and higher tariffs for other countries

KCOM Enterprise Team Celebrate Major Procurement Milestone

KCOM have been appointed to the new YPO public sector procurement framework for Connectivity and Telecommunications Services. The move boosts KCOM’s delivery of market-leading services to major public sector organisations in Yorkshire and beyond

Specialist Equipment Solutions hires business development specialists to lead growth within The Humber

Leading provider of high-quality plant equipment, SES, has appointed Aaron Rogers as its Business Development Specialist. Aaron brings a wealth of experience, a customer-first approach, and a passion for innovation to SES, further strengthening the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and driving growth.

Ed Miliband tells Chamber members Treasury holds key to unlocking billions of pounds worth of investment for Humber

Ed Miliband tells Chamber members Treasury holds key to unlocking billions of pounds worth of investment for Humber

Fresh Upheaval As Car Tariffs Announced

Chamber reaction to the planned introduction of an extra 25 percent tariff on UK exports of cars and other automotives to the United States

Hull College Celebrates Six Educate North Awards Nominations

Students and staff at Hull College are celebrating after the college was shortlisted in six categories at the Educate North Awards 2025 - the North’s most prestigious celebration of excellence in education.