Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

Spring Budget 2023 Transit Update and Consultation

Published on May 11, 2023 in International News.

At Spring Budget 2023, the government announced a package of measures intended to simplify customs import and export processes for traders, taking advantage of new freedoms following EU exit whilst at the same time upholding the UK’s high regulatory and security standards at the border.

Arco Professional Safety Services expands its confined space training offer

Published on May 11, 2023 in Member News.

Arco, the UK’s leading safety products and services company, has invested £200,000 in three new mobile confined space units to expand its national fleet and enable more bespoke training for customers working in hazardous environments across the country.

FREE Trial - Customs Clearance

Published on May 09, 2023 in International News.

ChamberCustoms – Import and Export Clearance Specialists

Over £5,500 raised for educational charity, Run With It, to Help Fund Future Growth

Published on May 09, 2023 in Member News.

A charity which focuses on raising the levels of literacy and numeracy across Hull and East Yorkshire has raised over £5,500 to help fund its expansion.

Triple trawler tribute artwork makes first appearance in Hull as part of “Relics and Rails” industrial heritage exhibition

Published on May 09, 2023 in Member News.

A collection of paintings, photographs and other work featuring railways, maritime heritage and rock bands from Hull and East Yorkshire will be presented to the public this week as the first exhibition at a new venue.

Chef shares recipes, regrets and resilience in new book

Published on May 09, 2023 in Member News.

Pummelled by the pandemic and facing catastrophe from the cost of living crisis, Nick Hill found himself contemplating closure of his acclaimed restaurant. Instead he wrote a book.

TOM Risk Categories for EU SPS Imports Published

Published on May 04, 2023 in International News.

Defra has published the initial Target Operating Model (TOM) risk-categorisation for the imports of animals; animal products; plants and plant products of EU & EFTA origin (excluding Norway and Iceland for plants and plant products); which sets out the controls that will apply to these goods when they are imported into Great Britain from 31 October 2023, as set out in the draft TOM published earlier this month.

Teenager launches her own business after baby sister helps to highlight gap in the market

Published on May 04, 2023 in Member News.

A teenager who tried her hand at various careers is urging other young people to follow their dreams after expanding the business which was named after her baby sister.

Newly qualified solicitor embraces new role within highly regarded property team

Published on May 04, 2023 in Member News.

A University of Hull graduate who couldn’t speak English when she arrived from her native Poland at the age of 12 has now qualified as a solicitor with leading law firm Rollits LLP.

Run With It charity announces new Chair

Published on May 02, 2023 in Member News.

A charity which provides educational support for young people across East Yorkshire is delighted to announce the appointment of Shaun Watts as its new Chair.

International Trade Pavilion and Conference

Published on April 28, 2023 in International News.

We are very excited to be incorporating an International Trade Pavilion into this year’s Chamber Expo, which will be taking place during the Humber Business Week.

Chamber protests to Energy Secretary over Humber’s omission in BECCS announcements and calls for rapid rethink

Published on April 27, 2023 in Chamber News.

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has written a joint letter to the Secretary of State for Energy, Grant Shapps, alongside local Council leaders expressing its strong concern over the omission of the Humber in the Government’s bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) announcements.

Chamber welcomes revamped Bondholders

Published on April 26, 2023 in Chamber News.

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the revamped Bondholder scheme and its new Chair Bill Walker to better market our area and its image to the wider world.

New tax year: some key changes affecting businesses

Published on April 25, 2023 in International News.

The new tax year is here, bringing with it changes that may impact your business. Fiona Phillips, tax specialist and partner with Andrew Jackson Solicitors, has produced a useful overview of some of the tax changes that have been announced or confirmed over the last few months.