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HSE advice to distribution centres and other sites on maintaining social distancing for drivers
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.
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Managing Director of the iNNiTi effect has been appointed to Renewable World’s Board of Trustees
Alexandra Poole, Managing Director of Hull based, the iNNiTi effect, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees for Renewable World.
Read moreBCC welcomes 'encouraging progress' in Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme applications
Commenting on the latest UK Finance update on the number of firms successfully accessing CBILS, the BCC’s Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:
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Cock of the Walk cuts through red tape to supply hospital with PPE
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.
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Going deeper behind the scenes
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.
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Rollits racks up donations for Charity Partners
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.
Read moreBCC responds to announcement of Future Fund
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:
Read moreAppeal for mentor volunteers to support youth enterprise scheme
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.
Read moreGovernment’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today
THE Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages.
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Crimestoppers warns of potential Domestic Abuse rise during Covid-19 Lockdown
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.
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Humber MPs join Chamber business leaders in Coronavirus talks
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.
Read moreBorder Force appeals for continued vigilance and support during Covid-19 crisis
Border Force appeals for continued vigilance and support during Covid-19 crisis
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Phillips 66 Humber Refinery donates £40,000 to domestic abuse charities on north and south banks
PHILLIPS 66 Humber Refinery has committed just over £40,000 to local domestic abuse charities on the front lines supporting some of the most vulnerable people during the COVID-19 lockdown in the Humber region.
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Hull accountants call on businesses to take advantage of Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extension
Accountancy firm, Smailes Goldie Group, is calling on businesses to take advantage of an extension of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) eligibility date for employees until 19 March.
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Cyclists to set new fundraising target for Pyrenees pedal challenge
A charity cycle team is set to smash its target well before the riders set off after passing the five-figure halfway point even before confirming a new date for their challenge.
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