Chamber News

Chamber welcomes Phillips 66 acquisition of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Phillips 66 announcement that it has agreed to acquire the Lindsey Oil Refinery following its closure in June 2025, subject to various conditions and regulatory clearances being met.

A first for Chamber as two Mayors attend annual Patrons’ Lunch in Guildhall Parlour

IT was a tale of two Mayors for the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Shipping this year as it welcomed its 26 Patrons to the annual lunch in the Lord Mayor’s Parlour in the city’s historic Guildhall – and presented four plaques to the newest members of this exclusive group.

Your chance to influence LSIP 2.0

We are seeking your views to influence the development of the Hull & East Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan (HEY LSIP) 2.0.

Protect UK Winter Vigilance Campaign

Counter Terrorism Policing’s winter campaign encourages people to stay alert and help keep each other safe.

Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards 2026 now open for entries – will your firm be a ‘Star’ of this year’s celebrations?

THE ‘Stars’ are aligning for the 2026 Northern Lincolnshire Business Awards (NLBAs)

New categories for 2026 Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards - entries now open!

THE 15th annual Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards officially opens with two brand new categories added for 2026.

Paragon Arcade reaches full capacity as four more independents join Hull’s creative community

Four more independent businesses have moved into Hull’s historic Paragon Arcade – taking it to full capacity and adding to its reputation as a thriving hub of local creativity, food and leisure.

Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery to cut 125 jobs despite sale hopes

Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery to cut 125 jobs despite sale hopes

Mandatory ID Verification For Company Directors And People With Significant Control

From Tuesday 18 November 2025, Companies House will introduce new legal requirements for directors and PSCs of companies to verify their identities.

Area Council hears of Green Energy Park plans as Chamber Members back Scunthorpe project

The Chamber’s Northern Lincolnshire Area Council meeting in June welcomed Colin Hammond from Solar 21 to talk to members about the Green Energy Park being planned for Scunthorpe.

Rate Cut Will Help Firms in Choppy Waters

Responding to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce said:

Chambers welcome clarity on energy pricing as concerns grow over Humber industries

Responding to the government’s decision not to introduce zonal pricing, Ben Martin, Policy Manager at the BCC, said: “We believe the government has made the right decision in ruling out zonal pricing. Its Clean Power Mission has the right ambition; to ensure that the UK’s electricity system can be decarbonised and made secure for the future.  

Northern Lincolnshire councils could be merged as district councils are abolished

NORTH and North East Lincolnshire could be merged into a seperate authority if plans to abolish Lincolnshire's district councils goes ahead.

Government joins employers and training providers in praising skills development in Hull and East Yorkshire

The body set up to tackle skills shortages in Hull and East Yorkshire by bringing together employers and training providers has been praised by partners across the board after publishing its latest report.

Chambers call for action as UK Bioethanol industry at risk