Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

HSE advice to distribution centres and other sites on maintaining social distancing for drivers

Published on April 24, 2020 in Chamber News.

Loading and unloading goods vehicles can put drivers and other workers at risk. It is important to consider all risks to the health, safety, and welfare of drivers delivering to and collecting from sites, and take reasonable and practical steps to safeguard drivers and mitigate risk to their health and safety.

BCC welcomes 'encouraging progress' in Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme applications

Published on April 23, 2020 in Chamber News.

Commenting on the latest UK Finance update on the number of firms successfully accessing CBILS, the BCC’s Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:

BCC responds to announcement of Future Fund

Published on April 20, 2020 in Chamber News.

Welcoming the Chancellor’s announcement of a Future Fund, supporting start-ups by delivering an initial commitment of £250m of new government funding which will be unlocked by private investment on a match funded basis, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:

Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today

Published on April 20, 2020 in Chamber News.

THE Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages.

Humber MPs join Chamber business leaders in Coronavirus talks

Published on April 17, 2020 in Chamber News.

CHAMBER business leaders joined Hull MPs Diana Johnson and Emma Hardy to discuss the issues facing Humber businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic, so that key messages can be fed directly back to Government.

Two-thirds of businesses awaiting funds from furlough scheme as payday approaches

Published on April 15, 2020 in Chamber News.

Results from a British Chambers of Commerce Coronavirus Business Impact Survey

BEIS launches new personal protective equipment (PPE) hub

Published on April 14, 2020 in Chamber News.

THE Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has launched a new hub containing guidance on personal protective equipment (PPE)

Coronavirus business support hub

Published on April 14, 2020 in Chamber News.

The Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy has created a new Coronavirus Business Support Hub.

Lord King says some schools and businesses should reopen

Published on April 14, 2020 in Chamber News.

Lord King has said the Government should consider a "trial and error" reopening of schools and some businesses to help restart the economy.

Cabinet Office provides clarifications on issues raised by businesses

Published on April 14, 2020 in Chamber News.

Cabinet Office provides clarifications on issues raised by businesses

Updated support measures for business from UK Government

Published on April 09, 2020 in Chamber News.

The 2020 Budget announced a plan to provide support for businesses affected by Coronavirus. These measures were supplemented with further UK government responses.