Chamber News
Chancellor Rishi Sunak anounces extension of UK furlough scheme
Chambers of Commerce have welcomed the extension of the furlough scheme which pays the wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus.
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Chamber webinars focus on building business resilience during coronavirus disruption
The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce hosted the first of a series of weekly webinars with a panel of key business leaders looking at how to build business resilience during times of disruption.
Read moreChambers call for clarity on easing of restrictions, guidance for firms and business support schemes
PRIME Minister Boris Johnson has urged people who can't work from home to return to work signalling the start of the easing of lockdown restrictions.
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UK enjoys 'brief period of rejoicing' to commemorate VE Day's 75th Anniversary
The UK celebrated VE Day's 75th Anniversary under lockdown over the weekend, with many people enjoying socially distanced street parties organised by neighbours and friends to ease the boredom of weeks of self-isolation.
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Government urged to launch independent inquiry into Humber LEP interim Chair appointment
Local Government Minister Simon Clarke has been urged to launch an independent inquiry into the appointment of Humber Local Enterprise Partnership interim Chair Stephen Parnaby
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Overlooked candidates take advice on next move in Humber LEP chair saga
TWO men who were vying to become the next chair of the Humber LEP after Lord Haskins’ retired are considering what avenues of challenge are available to them following a shock announcement.
Read more'Steady improvement' of firms accessing Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme welcomed
A "steady improvement" in the number of firms accessing the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme has been welcomed by Chambers.
Read moreBritish Chambers say most firms ready for 'restart' within three weeks
Vast majority of firms surveyed say they will require three weeks or less to prepare to restart operations alongside any loosening of the UK lockdown.
Read moreChambers comment on start of formal UK/US trade negotiations
The formal start of UK/US trade negotiations has been announced this week by the Government.
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Cabinet Office shares latest information on business loans and grants
THE Cabinet Office has asked the Chamber to share some of the latest information which has just been released with our members.
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Chamber looking forward to welcoming Catapult to historic Port Office building
The Chamber's Northern Lincolnshire Manager Anne Tate has welcomed the news that Catapult will be moving in next to the Chamber's home in the historic Port Office building.
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Cabinet Office highlights high availability for Coronavirus testing in Hull today
THE Cabinet Office has asked the Chamber to highlight that there is high availability for coronavirus testing in Hull today for eligible people and businesses:
Read moreDVSA suspends HGV and PSV testing for three months
THE DVSA has suspended HGV and PSV testing for three months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Read moreLoan schemes still slow to help many cash-strapped firms – but furlough scheme preventing redundancies
RESULTS from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker reveal the majority of businesses surveyed ahead of changes to the scheme announced on 27 April did not intend to seek financial support through CBILS bank loans
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Chamber’s Northern Lincolnshire business leaders call on MPs ‘to have a sensible conversation’ on coming out of lockdown
Northern Lincolnshire business leaders have called for a “sensible conversation” on how the region can be successfully brought out of lockdown as people begin to return to work in the coming weeks.
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