Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

Accountants highlight Healing Manor's Ingenuity in the face of adversity to keep show on road

Published on April 25, 2020 in Member News.

HAVING an agile business model and being responsive to market conditions is something that most businesses build into their strategy, however the Coronavirus pandemic has torn into those plans in an unforeseeable way.

Bus company spell out thanks to NHS

Published on April 25, 2020 in Member News.

Hull-based bus company East Yorkshire have spelt out their thanks to medical staff by using their buses to outline the letters ‘NHS’ at their depot.

From piggy bank to financial independence – Informed Financial Planning launches free videos for teens

Published on April 24, 2020 in Member News.

Don’t know your interest rates from your APRs? The mystery of monetary terms is being unravelled in a series of short animated films for young people created by Informed Financial Planning

HSE advice to distribution centres and other sites on maintaining social distancing for drivers

Published on April 24, 2020 in Chamber News.

Loading and unloading goods vehicles can put drivers and other workers at risk. It is important to consider all risks to the health, safety, and welfare of drivers delivering to and collecting from sites, and take reasonable and practical steps to safeguard drivers and mitigate risk to their health and safety.

Managing Director of the iNNiTi effect has been appointed to Renewable World’s Board of Trustees

Published on April 23, 2020 in Member News.

Alexandra Poole, Managing Director of Hull based, the iNNiTi effect, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for Renewable World.

BCC welcomes 'encouraging progress' in Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme applications

Published on April 23, 2020 in Chamber News.

Commenting on the latest UK Finance update on the number of firms successfully accessing CBILS, the BCC’s Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:

Cock of the Walk cuts through red tape to supply hospital with PPE

Published on April 23, 2020 in Member News.

A SAVILE Row-trained tailor has turned her talented team and their mean machines over to making much-needed PPE after cutting through the red tape of NHS procurement.

Going deeper behind the scenes

Published on April 22, 2020 in Member News.

Cleaning out exhibits, feeding some fish….. How hard can it really be? With a hugely reduced team, it's pretty tough for The Deeps dedicated team of experts, who are ensuring that our animals continue to be cared for and the highest standards maintained.

Rollits racks up donations for Charity Partners

Published on April 21, 2020 in Member News.

A law firm which launched a double charity drive after setting up an Employee Forum have handed over the proceeds to the first good causes to benefit from the scheme.

BCC responds to announcement of Future Fund

Published on April 20, 2020 in Chamber News.

Welcoming the Chancellor’s announcement of a Future Fund, supporting start-ups by delivering an initial commitment of £250m of new government funding which will be unlocked by private investment on a match funded basis, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:

Appeal for mentor volunteers to support youth enterprise scheme

Published on April 20, 2020 in Member News.

The Youth Enterprise Manager at Hull City Council, Charles Cracknell, is establishing a bank of volunteers to support the young people he works with on the Making Changes for Careers Programme www.mc4c.co.uk.

Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today

Published on April 20, 2020 in Chamber News.

THE Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages.

Crimestoppers warns of potential Domestic Abuse rise during Covid-19 Lockdown

Published on April 17, 2020 in Member News.

As more people are isolated during the Coronavirus pandemic, the charity Crimestoppers is appealing for information from people who are aware of Domestic Abuse happening to friends, family, work colleagues, or neighbours.

Humber MPs join Chamber business leaders in Coronavirus talks

Published on April 17, 2020 in Chamber News.

CHAMBER business leaders joined Hull MPs Diana Johnson and Emma Hardy to discuss the issues facing Humber businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic, so that key messages can be fed directly back to Government.