Chamber News
Chamber applauds new proposals as Express is put back into trans-Pennine rail services
THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is applauding the new proposals from Transport for the North, DfT and Network Rail which will see Trans-Pennine Express introduce a direct Hull to Liverpool service and cut rail journey times over the Pennines.
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Levelling Up, HS2 and NPR all looking like 'a bit of a train crash', says Chamber
The Government announcment today that the eastern leg of HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail will not go ahead has been widely condemned by business leaders in the North of England.
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Chamber members urged to support Drax consultation
Drax has confirmed the next steps in its planning application to make BECCS a reality and put the Humber in pole position to reap the benefits of this new technology.
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Trains taking the strain as new services ease logistics challenges for DFDS and iPort
DFDS and iPort Rail today launched the Humber Express, the first intermodal train service delivering express freight from the Port of Immingham to iPort in Doncaster, a major distribution hub.
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Chamber welcomes East Coast Cluster announcement
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the Government announcement that the East Coast Cluster has been selected as one of the UK’s first two carbon capture and storage projects to be taken forward.
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New Police and Crime Commissioner outlines ‘exciting agenda’ to Chamber business leaders
The new Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside Police outlines his plans for the force to Chamber Council
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Lobbying for levelling Up instead of Level Crossings across the Pennines
Lobbying for levelling Up instead of Level Crossings across the Pennines
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Drax powers up relationship by becoming Chamber Patrons
HEAD of Cluster Development for Drax, Richard Gwilliam, was presented with a Patrons’ Plaque at this month’s (sept) Chamber Council meeting as the company reinforces its relationship with the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce.
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Levelling up? Are you confused? Join us for a lunchtime panel discussion and find out more!
I think we are all by now familiar with the term ‘Levelling Up’. Have you noticed though that wherever it appears it is often followed by a question mark.
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HullBID secures funding to step up fight against city centre graffiti
Residents, workers and visitors are set to benefit from further investment in keeping Hull city centre free of graffiti as part of a joint commitment by HullBID and the Humberside Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC).
Read moreBCC leads calls for extension on easement for CE markings on imported goods
BCC leads calls for extension on easement for CE markings on imported goods
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Chamber tributes to Great Grimsby MP ‘who spoke truth unto power without fear’
Chamber has paid its own tribute to former Great Grimsby MP Austin Mitchell who has died recently, aged 86. (August 18)
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City centre pubs collaborate with Theatre Quarter Beer and Cider Festival
Licensees of two city centre pubs are taking centre stage to bring an array of top tipples to Hull with the inaugural Theatre Quarter Beer and Cider Festival.
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Chairman hands over the reins at regional accountancy firm Forrester Boyd
After 4 years at the helm, David Everatt is handing over the chairman reins to partner Mike Beckett.
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Chamber hears how British Steel is welding two cultures together and fabricating strong foundations for the future
The Chamber’s North Lincolnshire Area Council heard how British Steel in Scunthorpe is welding together two different cultures to fabricate firm foundations for its long-term future.
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