Chamber News
Businesses not yet successfully accessing Government loan and grant schemes, says BCC
BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Businesses not yet successfully accessing Government loan and grant schemesm, says BCC
Read moreFuture of Hull's last department store in doubt as Debenhams and Kath Kidston call in administrators
Debenhams stores' future in doubt
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MP appeals for old laptops to help children study at home during crisis
MP Emma Hardy is asking for people to donate their old or unwanted laptops to schools to help pupils study at home during the Coronavirus crisis.
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Humber Bridge closes toll booths 'to protect staff and customers'
Humber Bridge closes toll booths to protect staff
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Chamber boss welcomes Government’s move to relax insolvency rules
THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s Chief Executive Dr Ian Kelly has welcomed the Governments moves to change elements of the insolvency system
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Department for Transport responds to A63 Castle Street planning consent 'delay'
THE Department for Transport has said a decision on the £355-million Castle Street Improvement project "will be made in due course”.
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Humberside's Police and Crime Commissioner warns of tough penalties for ignoring lockdown
HUMBERSIDE'S Police and Crime Commissioner Keith Hunter says police forces now have the power to give out on-the-spot fines of £30 to those caught outside their homes in groups of more than two people or for meeting without good reason.
Read moreIf your business can help with manufacture of hand sanitizer, get in touch
THE Local Resilience Forum is trying to identify any local companies who could help with the manufacture of hand sanitizer or PPE, as supplies are running low in the Humber region.
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Navigo appeals to businesses for help in finding facemasks for front line staff.
NAViGO, the Health and Social Care CIC is appealing to any business who can spare any FFP3 Respirator Facemasks for their frontline staff.
Read moreHere's the latest help and support update from North East Lincolnshire Council
NORTH East Lincolnshire Council has updated the help and advice it can offer.
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Chamber welcomes Government measures to support the self-employed
THE Chamber welcomes the measures outlined by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to support the self-employed and sole traders whose businesses have been affected by Coronavirus.
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Drivers get six-month emergency MOT extension due to Coronavirus
DRIVERS who may be concerned about getting an MOT during the coronavirus crisis have been given a six-month reprieve.
Read moreCoronavirus business support grants available now in North East Lincolnshire
Government grants are being made available in North East Lincolnshire to help around 3000 businesses get through the COVID-19 emergency.
Read moreRetailers warned over raising prices during virus crisis
The Competition and Markets Authority has reminded retailers and businesses not to increase prices due to coronavirus, following news that Sports Direct had raised prices on several exercise products.
Read moreCabinet Office updates Government guidance in virus battle
THE Government has updated the guidance on the new measures the PM introduced on Monday 23rd March:
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