Chamber News
Local Government Minister washes hands of Humber leadership controversy
Local Government Minister Stephen Clarke will NOT intervene in the appointment of an interim chair of Humber LEP, despite fierce objections.
Read moreCabinet Office shares guidance and timeline for retail to reopen from 1st June
THE Prime Minister has set out a timeline for retail to reopen from 1st June and further guidance has been published for how to operate safely to protect staff and customers.
Read moreWTO director-general resigns amid trying times for trade
The director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Roberto Azevêdo, has resigned, cutting short his second term at the global body by a year.
Read moreCabinet Office issues latest key updates for businesses
The Cabinet Office has asked the Chamber to help it publicise these latest key updates for businesses
Read moreFirms begin to reopen but one in 10 cannot implement Government guidance safely
THE latest survey of Chambers reveals that the majority of firms are now in a position to partially restart operations as lockdown restrictions are eased.
Read moreCabinet Office publishes latest advice and guidance
The Cabinet Office has asked the Chamber to publicise the latest guidance and announcements that have been made available.
Read moreChamber backing Hull MPs' bid to secure financial support for Hull Trains
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is backing the campaign by Hull MPs to secure funding for the city's favourite train company, Hull Trains.
Read moreCabinet Office shares latest guidance and support for businesses
THE Cabinet Office has asked the Chamber to publicise the latest guidance and announcements that have been made available.
Read moreChambers say firms ready to embrace ‘new normal’ but Government support must adapt
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.
Read moreChamber 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.
Read moreGovernment 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
Read moreOverlooked 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.
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