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Levelling Up, HS2 and NPR all looking like 'a bit of a train crash', says Chamber

The Government announcment today that the eastern leg of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail will not go ahead has been widely condemned by business leaders in the North of England.

Further growth for Haines Watts with five new appointments

Haines Watts Humber region are continuing to grow, having welcome five new recruits to its team the last seven months.

Veterans travel free on Remembrance Sunday

Bus company East Yorkshire will be showing their respect for the achievements and sacrifices of the armed forces by allowing current and past members of the military to board any of their buses for free on Sunday 14 November, to allow easier access to Remembrance Day parades and ceremonies.

 Hull based maritime law firm enters top 20

Hull and Humber Chamber member Myton Law has been listed for its maritime expertise in the 200 ‘Best Law Firms 2022’, it is one of only four practices noted for maritime work in England & Wales.

Chamber members urged to support Drax consultation

Drax has confirmed the next steps in its planning application to make BECCS a reality and put the Humber in pole position to reap the benefits of this new technology.

Are You Ready for New Customs Rules Starting on 1st January 2022?

After 31st December, 2021, full customs controls will be introduced at UK borders, meaning that the option to delay your customs declarations for up to 175 days, without an authorisation from HMRC, is over!

Hales and Coultas on a mission to cut carbon

Women at the top in global technology to tackle “dismal” diversity figures

Women at the top of the global technology industry will seize the opportunities presented by an event in Hull to tackle the “dismal” figures for diversity in the sector.

Progressive regional accountancy firm welcomes trainee cohort of 2021

Forrester Boyd, one of the leading independent accountancy firms in Lincolnshire and the Humber, is delighted to welcome the class of 2021.

Tech breakfast to focus on tourism sector

Technology and tourism will come together at a networking breakfast which will launch Tech Expo, the centrepiece of next week’s Tech Week Humber global technology festival.

HoH Food Hall – A Vibrant Addition to the City

HoH Food Hall is an exciting new concept in the heart of the Hammonds building which combines a vibrant collection of dining, organic grocery, retail, food, music and art offerings including artisanal food and beverage stations.

 Rollits team reinforces wills and probate expertise and steps up to raise funds for hospice

A leading law firm has reinforced the confidence of clients in its will and probate team with all five specialist solicitors now appointed to the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

2022 Chamber Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards to go ahead

After a year out due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the organisers of the Chamber Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards are delighted to announced that the 2022 event will go ahead.

Trains taking the strain as new services ease logistics challenges for DFDS and iPort

DFDS and iPort Rail today launched the Humber Express, the first intermodal train service delivering express freight from the Port of Immingham to iPort in Doncaster, a major distribution hub.

Luxinar welcomes careers collaboration on Day of Photonics

Careers Enterprise Co-ordinator and Women into Manufacturing (WiME) representative Kerrie Jaquest visited leading laser manufacturer Luxinar to explore opportunities to promote careers in the laser industry to schoolchildren.