Chamber News
Department for Transport responds to A63 Castle Street planning consent 'delay'
THE Department for Transport has said a decision on the £355-million Castle Street Improvement project "will be made in due course”.
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Humberside's Police and Crime Commissioner warns of tough penalties for ignoring lockdown
HUMBERSIDE'S Police and Crime Commissioner Keith Hunter says police forces now have the power to give out on-the-spot fines of £30 to those caught outside their homes in groups of more than two people or for meeting without good reason.
Read moreIf your business can help with manufacture of hand sanitizer, get in touch
THE Local Resilience Forum is trying to identify any local companies who could help with the manufacture of hand sanitizer or PPE, as supplies are running low in the Humber region.
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Navigo appeals to businesses for help in finding facemasks for front line staff.
NAViGO, the Health and Social Care CIC is appealing to any business who can spare any FFP3 Respirator Facemasks for their frontline staff.
Read moreHere's the latest help and support update from North East Lincolnshire Council
NORTH East Lincolnshire Council has updated the help and advice it can offer.
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Chamber welcomes Government measures to support the self-employed
THE Chamber welcomes the measures outlined by the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak to support the self-employed and sole traders whose businesses have been affected by Coronavirus.
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Drivers get six-month emergency MOT extension due to Coronavirus
DRIVERS who may be concerned about getting an MOT during the coronavirus crisis have been given a six-month reprieve.
Read moreCoronavirus business support grants available now in North East Lincolnshire
Government grants are being made available in North East Lincolnshire to help around 3000 businesses get through the COVID-19 emergency.
Read moreRetailers warned over raising prices during virus crisis
The Competition and Markets Authority has reminded retailers and businesses not to increase prices due to coronavirus, following news that Sports Direct had raised prices on several exercise products.
Read moreCabinet Office updates Government guidance in virus battle
THE Government has updated the guidance on the new measures the PM introduced on Monday 23rd March:
Read moreNew measures include ban on eviction of commercial tenants, business rates holiday, ESFA measures, assistance for employers with redundancy payments and more
New measures include ban on eviction of commercial tenants, business rates holiday, ESFA measures and more
Read moreGovernment orders: New rules on staying at home and away from others
The single most important action we can all take in fighting the coronavirus, is to stay at home in order to protect the NHS and save lives.
Read moreGovernment advice: Coronavirus – Businesses and Employers Bulletin
This bulletin provides information for employers and businesses on Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Read moreBank of England updates links to key information including Corporate Financing Facility
THE Bank of England has updated the links to information it has sent out.
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Myton Law set to provide clarity over business insurance in wake of virus
Hull-based law firm Myton Law, which offers specialist insurance law advice, is set to help provide SMEs with clarity over their business insurance cover in the face of the coronavirus.
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