Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

Brexit at three: Fresh trade challenges growing

Published on December 19, 2023 in Chamber News.

The BCC report also highlights a fresh set of challenges approaching as UK and EU regulations diverge,

Charities cheer shared success after RSM UK supports Olympians in collaborative approach to record-breaking fundraising campaign

Published on December 19, 2023 in Member News.

Poverty-hit children will get help to keep warm this winter and bereaved families will be supported in coping with their loss thanks to the fundraising efforts of staff in the Hull office of global audit, tax and consulting advisers RSM UK.

Connexin Cares donates £50K to local charities

Published on December 18, 2023 in Member News.

Hull-based digital services and smart technology provider, Connexin, has donated over £50k to local charities as part of a commitment to ‘give back’ to its community.

British Chambers warn of tough year ahead as interest rates stay high

Published on December 14, 2023 in Chamber News.

THE Bank of England held interest rates at 5.25%.

High streets levelled up with £7-million funding boost

Published on December 14, 2023 in Chamber News.

Government launches new High Street Accelerators pilot to help communities and

Red Tape, Regulation & Costs Holding Back Exports

Published on December 05, 2023 in International News.

A SURVEY of almost 650 UK businesses by the British Chambers of Commerce has shown that customs checks, tariffs and regulation are the top three barriers to exporting.
The findings come as the Office For Budget Responsibility’s (OBR) latest forecast said the UK’s trade volumes were expected to stagnate in the medium term, and UK trade intensity still remains below its pre-pandemic level.

Grimsby entrepreneur praises Chamber for helping business take first steps in international trade with Caribbean

Published on December 01, 2023 in Chamber News.

The Chamber’s Speed Networking and Lunch events are back in full swing with our guest speaker for our November lunch at Healing Manor being David Mann, of Pattesons Glass.

Signing of historic Devolution deal proposals

Published on November 28, 2023 in Chamber News.

Councillors across North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire County Council will vote on the proposed Greater Lincolnshire Devolution deal at Full Council meetings in the coming seven days and today the three leaders (Lincolnshire's Leader Cllr Martin Hill OBE, left; Cllr Rob Waltham MBE the Leader at North Lincolnshire second right, and North East Lincolnshire Leader Cllr Philip Jackson) joined Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Levelling Up Jacob Young for a ceremonial signing of the proposed deal.

Chamber boss attends signing of Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution deal

Published on November 27, 2023 in Chamber News.

The Chamber supports the devolved Mayoral Deal between two local authorities which will unlock millions of pounds of investment.

Notice NTE 2023/21: End User Advisory Service

Published on November 27, 2023 in International News.

THE End User Advisory Service enables exporters to seek advice on whether exports to named overseas entities will require licences because of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) or military end use concerns. This advice is ‘non-statutory’ which means it does not constitute advice on how to follow the law and is no substitute for legal guidance. However, we recognise it is a helpful and important service for exporters to understand how export control rules might apply to them.

With another meeting behind us, the pantomime of trans-Pennine rail travel is on track to continue through 2024!

Published on November 25, 2023 in Chamber News.

A HIGH-LEVEL meeting with Transport for the North, TransPennine Express, Humber MPs, stakeholders, councillors and business leaders focusing on rail services to the Hull and Humber region ended with no commitments to improved services

Chamber network says Autumn Statement gives hope to business

Published on November 22, 2023 in Chamber News.

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, along with the wider Chamber network under the British Chambers of Commerce umbrella, has welcomed the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today.

Government announces devolution proposal for Greater Lincolnshire

Published on November 22, 2023 in Member News.

DEVOLUTION for Greater Lincolnshire took a major step forward today (Wednesday 22 November), as central Government announced the agreement of a proposed deal.

Humber Freeport Chairman welcomes Autumn Statement measures to accelerate freeports investment

Published on November 22, 2023 in Member News.

The Chair of Humber Freeport has welcomed significant announcements in the Autumn Statement, and prior to it, that will enable freeports to deliver transformational inward investment.