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Alcohol Duty: new rates and reliefs on 1 August 2023

The changes to the Alcohol Duty structure and the new reliefs took effect on 1st August 2023. These include: a new, simpler Alcohol Duty system, small producer relief, a reduced rate for draught products, and transitional arrangements for producers and importers of some wine products.

Electronic Trade Documents Act

Promising to make trade more straightforward, efficient and sustainable, the Electronic Trade Documents Act has been adopted with its provisions set to be introduced in mid-September. The Act means that electronic trade documents will be granted the same legal status as physical trade documents.

Beverley Minster daisies back on the market for final fundraising push

Supporters of a regional medical charity are being given one last chance to snap up a crop of ceramic daisies which has been raising funds for the last six years.

Criminal solicitors with ‘fantastic reputation’ acquired by leading East Yorkshire firm

Chamber welcomes Government announcement on Viking’s Track Two selection

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the announcement that the Government has awarded Track Two status to the Harbour Energy project which links Phillips 66, VPI and others to the Viking carbon capture and storage project under the North Sea.

 Goole named as start town as East Riding set to host stage three of the prestigious Tour of Britain

Goole is set to play host to 100 of the world’s leading cyclists after being named as a stage start for the Tour of Britain, the UK’s leading cycle race.

The power of financial education for your retirement…

Yorkshire Financial Planning founders Caroline Allen and Joanne Baker are expanding their financial education sessions, inviting local companies, community groups and organisations to take part in these important interactive workshops.

Traffic bulletin: Weeknight closures on M62 and A63 in East Yorkshire for upgrades

Drivers in East Yorkshire are advised of overnight closures on the A63 and M62 for lighting upgrades and survey work.

Best For Conveyancing Customer Service

Pepperells are delighted to share the news that we have been recognised as one of the best law firms in England for customer service by Conveyancer Insights.

Have Your Say – Annual Police and Crime Survey

Jonathan Evison Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside is inviting all members to take part in this year’s annual online Police and Crime Survey which runs to the 6th October, 2023.

Chamber writes to Rail Minister urging rethink over ticket office closures in Humber as business community voices concerns

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has written to Rail Minister Huw Merriman expressing the business community’s concerns over Government plans to close rail ticket offices in the Humber.

Safety's a priority as Barton Street works continue

Motorists are reminded that the second phase of important maintenance and resurfacing work has started on the A18 Barton Street .

Horizon already on side with local young people

WORK has now begun on Grimsby’s much-anticipated Horizon Youth Zone, as construction staff moved onto the Garth Lane site in June.

Major infrastructure programme enables customers to stay connected

KCOM has joined forces with Ricoh UK to help deliver its £17m copper to fibre phone network switchover – and to make sure every customer stays connected.

Accountancy firm trainee celebrates exam success

Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants is delighted to celebrate the exam success of trainee, James Dierking who recently passed his final ACCA exams, becoming a full qualified accountant.