Chamber News

Lord Mayor thanks Chamber’s Patrons as winds of change herald ‘exciting New Year’

THE Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Shipping welcomed its Patrons to its annual lunch in the historic Lord Mayor’s Parlour in the city’s opulent Guildhall.

Brexit at three: Fresh trade challenges growing

The BCC report also highlights a fresh set of challenges approaching as UK and EU regulations diverge,

British Chambers warn of tough year ahead as interest rates stay high

THE Bank of England held interest rates at 5.25%.

High streets levelled up with £7-million funding boost

Government launches new High Street Accelerators pilot to help communities and

Grimsby entrepreneur praises Chamber for helping business take first steps in international trade with Caribbean

The Chamber’s Speed Networking and Lunch events are back in full swing with our guest speaker for our November lunch at Healing Manor being David Mann, of Pattesons Glass.

Signing of historic Devolution deal proposals

Councillors across North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and Lincolnshire County Council will vote on the proposed Greater Lincolnshire Devolution deal at Full Council meetings in the coming seven days and today the three leaders (Lincolnshire's Leader Cllr Martin Hill OBE, left; Cllr Rob Waltham MBE the Leader at North Lincolnshire second right, and North East Lincolnshire Leader Cllr Philip Jackson)  joined Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Levelling Up Jacob Young for a ceremonial signing of the proposed deal. 

Chamber boss attends signing of Hull and East Yorkshire Devolution deal

The Chamber supports the devolved Mayoral Deal between two local authorities which will unlock millions of pounds of investment.

With another meeting behind us, the pantomime of trans-Pennine rail travel is on track to continue through 2024!

A HIGH-LEVEL meeting with Transport for the North, TransPennine Express, Humber MPs, stakeholders, councillors and business leaders focusing on rail services to the Hull and Humber region ended with no commitments to improved services

Chamber network says Autumn Statement gives hope to business

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, along with the wider Chamber network under the British Chambers of Commerce umbrella, has welcomed the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today.

Chamber boss and BCC network appeal to Chancellor for Autumn Statement action on key  economic issues

The Chief Executive of the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce, Dr Ian Kelly, has joined colleagues in the Chamber network in writing to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to say now is the time to turn talk into investment.

Hull’s Paragon Station marks 175th anniversary with VIP reception as it points to exciting future

Hull's famous Paragon Station has celebrated its 175th Anniversary with a VIP reception hosted by Trans-Pennine Express in what used to be the main ticket office.

Chamber presents letter to Rail Minister in Commons appealing for direct trains from Cleethorpes to London

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce met with Rail Minister Huw Merriman in the House of Commons to appeal for direct train services to London.

Chamber raises concerns over British Steel’s plans to end Scunthorpe ‘virgin steel’ production

The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is voicing its concerns over British Steel’s plans to close its blast furnaces leading to the loss of around 2,000 jobs and leaving the country exposed to international markets for high quality steel.

Chamber applauds scrapping of proposals to close rail ticket offices at Humber stations

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is welcoming today’s announcement by Transport Secretary Mark Harper that plans to close rail ticket offices in England have been scrapped.

Chamber presents letter to Rail Minister in Commons asking for direct trains to London