Falling sales and cashflow in the region but investment continues.

The Chamber is calling for crime against businesses to be placed higher up the political agenda after its 2008 crime survey put the region behind the national average on several key indicators.

Associated British Ports' new Director for Hull and Goole, Matt Jukes, has joined the Chamber's Board.

Chamber members are being asked to complete the QES.

The Chamber has pledged to donate towards a memorial to Hull's lost trawlermen.

The Chamber appointed a new President and Vice President at its AGM.

The cumulative cost to businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber of new regulation since 1998 has risen to £4.8 billion, up from £4 billion last year, the 2008 edition of the British Chambers of Commerce Burdens Barometer has shown.

Confidence among businesses in the Humber region slipped in the final quarter of 2007 despite strong domestic sales, the latest results from the Chamber's Quarterly Economic Survey have revealed.

The Chamber has joined with others around the country to send a letter to the Chancellor.

The Chamber is asking businesses to take part in the 2008 National Business Crime Survey.

The Chamber has been supporting a petition calling for the tolls on the Humber Bridge to be reduced.

The Chamber has written to the planning committee in support of the Park and Ride scheme proposed for Bridlington.

The Chamber's Goole Members meeting is to discuss rail developments with Ian Cawsey MP.

The Chamber has made a donation through its 150th Anniversary Trust Fund to the Daisy Appeal.

Chamber Vice President Carol Thomsett wrote to the Transport Minister, Tom Harris MP, in support of North Lincolnshire Council's plans for the A160.

The Transport Minister, Rosie Winterton MP, visited Hull to see the problems caused by A63 Castle Street.

The Chamber's latest transport research has shown the impact poor infrastructure is having on the region.

Concern among businesses in the Humber region over interest rates has reached a new high, the latest results from the Chamber's Quarterly Economic Survey have revealed.

Businesses in the Humber region have been telling of the impact the recent strikes by postal workers have been having on their operations.

The Chamber recently hosted a visit by HMRC to gather information from flood-hit businesses...

The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform are holding a free event in Leeds on 27th September with guidance for businesses on the new WEEE regulations...

The Yorkshire and Humber Fraud Forum are holding a business-led event on internal fraud and collusion, featuring experts from major professional services...

The Hull and Humber Chamber President has written to local ministers asking for a rethink on plans to scrap tax relief for empty properties ...

Local exporters have been invited to join a focus group, taking place in Doncaster on 24th August...

The Chamber has again pledged its support to improve one of the region's busiest roads...

The lastest figures from the Quarterly Economic Survey show that business confidence has rocketed in this region, although sales and orders have slowed...

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced plans for providing support from HMRC for businesses affected by the floods...

Hull and Humber Chamber members have been invited to comment on the key transport priorities for Hull ...

A new handbook has been produced for employers managing pregnant employees, new mums, or dads returning to work...

Results of the BCC Work-Life Balance survey show that businesses are getting things right for employees...

Chamber members have been invited to attend free workshops held by the Carbon Trust in order to make businesses more energy efficient...

The Chamber, in association with British Chambers of Commerce and the RAC Foundation have launched a Travel to Work survey to assess just how much travel businesses make during the working day...

Eight months on from its introduction, The Chamber is evaluating the success of the Pricing in Proportion scheme...

The Chamber is urging its members to register for the BCC Voice of Business Panel in association with Populus...

The Chamber is highlighting to members that from 1st July 2007, a new law will come into effect requiring virtually all businesses in England to be smoke free.

A Prior Information Notice has been released by the Olympic Delivery Authority to alert the industry to forthcoming opportunities at the 2012 Olympics.

Chamber President Mike Johnson has been asking Chamber members for their 'hot issues' over recent weeks to shape the Chamber's lobbying priorities for next year.

Members of the business community and Bridlington Chamber...

The latest Quarterly Economic Survey has shown that businesses are now passing on increasing costs to customers.

Businesses nationwide are being given the opportunity to provide their servies at the London 2012 Olympics.

The Humber Economic Partnership is holding a series of breakfast meetings over the coming weeks.

Businesses in Yorkshire and Humber region are being urged to support Yorkshire Post's 'Road to Ruin' campaign for a fair deal of transport investment.

David Cameron and his Conservative Shadow Cabinet swept into Yorkshire

The Hull & Humber Chamber recently met Pensions Minister James Purnell

The Chamber is reminding small businesses in the Humber not to miss applying for business rate relief before the end of September.

The University of Hull Logistics Institute has announced a unique free of charge business support programme for eligible small to medium enterprises (SMEs) within the Hull, Bridlington, Immingham and Grimsby areas

An improvement in export performance has fuelled increased business confidence across Yorkshire and the Humber in the second quarter of 2006.

The Chamber is urging all its members to be prepared for a new round of business related legislation coming in to effect on October 1st 2006. This is the Government’s second round of their annual introduction for new legislation.

The key role of Government regarding ports policy should be the provision of world class infrastructure surrounding the ports and more speed and clarity on port planning decisions. These were two of the main points from the Chamber's Shipping Committee recent response to the Department for Transport's Port Policy Review

The University of Hull Logistics School has just announced its first autumn programme of events and seminars.

The Chamber is warning businesses in the Humber to be prepared for the change in Royal Mail pricing due to come into effect on 21st August.

With a range of different employment legislation coming in on 1st October 2006, the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is asking members throughout the UK to provide suggestions for creating simpler regulation.

The Chamber is asking all its members to consider taking advantage of commercial opportunities arising from the 2012 Olympic Games.

Plans for a Business Improvement District (BID) for the centre of Hull have already been showing results following recent continental markets and plans for installing footfall counters at key locations in the city centre.

The Government published its Pension White Paper at the end of May and is now asking for ideas about how to best implement elements of the proposals. 

Firms in northern Lincolnshire are being encouraged to take up the Chancellor’s challenge to UK companies to think globally through a series of seminars and networking events, starting on 19th September at the Oaklands Hotel.

Head of Rail Developments at Associated British Ports Chris Geldard recently spoke to the Chamber's Shipping Committee about the future of rail freight in the Humber.

The latest figures from the Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey show that the local economy has convincingly regained its footing after a disappointing performance in 2005, with exports in particular putting in a strong performance.

The Bank of England came to Bridlington recently when its Regional Deputy Agent, Paul Fullerton, accepted a Chamber invitation to visit the town and see what makes it tick economically and commercially.

A £4 Million Programme boost to Hull and Grimsby companies has been announced. The new DART programme is designed to remove many of the real and perceived barriers to business growth.

Businesses in northern Lincolnshire have renewed their calls for a reduction or abolition of tolls on the Humber Bridge.

With nearly 500 business people packed into the Grimsby Auditorium, the Chamber's Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards continue to be the area's leading event celebrating busienss excellence.

Yorkshire Forward Chief Executive Tom Riordan was again in 'listening mode' as he heard from leading Chamber members at a meeting in Grimsby recently.

THE Yorkshire Post today launches its Excellence in Business Awards to celebrate the companies that have helped to make this region the most enterprising in the country and the Chamber is encouraging companies from the Humber to enter.

Businesses in Goole are being offered the chance to brush up on their employment law through a free seminar on July 3 being organised by the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce.

The Bridlington Free Press in association with the Bridlington Chamber of Trade and the Lord Feofees have launched a competition to reward the area’s best shop assistant with a £500 prize with the person nominating them winning a possible £100.

Businesses in Hull are being asked for their ideas about how they would like to take part in next year’s Wilberforce commemorations.

For 150 years the Mission to Seafarers has been helping sailors of all nationalities in their moments of need and the Chamber recently chose to celebrate this anniversary year by presenting their Humber operation with a cheque for £400

The new Leader of the Council Carl Minns says he is determined to work with the Chamber and local businesses in pushing the city of Hull forward.

The Chamber’s Business Convention was opened today with a strong feminine emphasis as local Hull North MP Diana Johnson cut the ribbon to formally kick off proceedings.

The Chamber is colloborating with the British Chambers of Commerce in asking local businesses their views on how the DTI currently operates. Click above to see the Chamber's own response as well as access the questionnaire.

With energy prices climbing ever higher, more and more companies are considering producing their own power, either through renewable energies such as wind and solar or more efficient use of existing technologies such as combined heat and power units or heat pumps. In response to members' enquiries about this approach, we have developed a short page and links as an initial guide.

Chamber members in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire are being encouraged to dig out their unwanted mobile phones.

Lighting the Humber Bridge would be the best possible legacy of the Humber Bridge’s 25th Anniversary celebrations according to Chamber Chief Executive Ian Kelly.

The Governor of the Bank of England values economic input from businesses and business organisations like the Chamber and relies on them to make key decisions on interest rate movements

The latest figures from the Chamber's Quarterly Economic Survey for the Humber show that the economy is recovering from its poor performance in 2005 but that concerns such as inflation are becoming more prominent.

The Yorkshire and Humber Chambers of Commerce's (YHCC) red tape website, www.red-tape.org has been awarded the 2006 Yorkshire Digital Internet Award for ‘Best Information website’, beating off stiff competition from the Yorkshire Tourist Board, Sheffield First and Leeds - Live It Love It websites.

Plans for a new community stadium at Great Coates received a further boost recently as the local Chamber of Commerce gave its backing to the scheme, describing it as a ‘key piece of Grimsby’s regeneration.’

Chamber members were offered the chance to work off their stress with stress balls and sweet smelling soap at the latest meeting of the North East Lincolnshire Area Council meeting.

Will a smoking ban affect Hull's evening economy and what will its impact be in the workplace? These are just some of the questions the Hull Business Forum will be considering at its next meeting on 26 April at the Village Hotel, Hull.

Chamber members in Bridlington got the opportunity to hear at first hand what makes the BBC in the region tick as the Head of BBC Yorkshire and Lincolnshire Helen Thomas presented to the local Chamber of Trade.