Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

Chamber's 'cautious welcome' for news of Hull to Leeds electrification plans

Published on October 04, 2023 in Chamber News.

NEWS that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to electrify rail links to Hull has been cautiously welcomed by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce.

Bank of England pauses interest rate rises after inflation drops to 6.7%

Published on September 21, 2023 in Chamber News.

THE Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25% after 14 consecutive rises after inflation fell to 6.7% in August - dropping much more quickly than expected.

Calls to unlock the power of British businesses

Published on September 05, 2023 in Chamber News.

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for urgent action from politicians to stimulate economic growth across the UK. Among the key asks are:

Alstom consortium selected to deliver the Caribbean’s first monorail system

Published on September 01, 2023 in Chamber News.

Alstom has been selected to deliver the first monorail system in the Dominican Republic.

Unrelenting workforce pressures hit the economy

Published on August 15, 2023 in Chamber News.

Unrelenting Workforce Pressures Hit The Economy

A big warm welcome to the Chamber’s new Membership and Marketing Executive

Published on August 14, 2023 in Chamber News.

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is delighted to introduce Kay Hudson as our new Membership and Marketing Executive, following the retirement of Chamber stalwart Janice Harrison in July.

Approval granted for the Hull & East Yorkshire Local Skills Improvement Plan

Published on August 11, 2023 in Chamber News.

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the Local Skills Improvement plan for Hull & East Yorkshire has been approved by the Secretary of State

Chamber welcomes Government announcement on Viking’s Track Two selection

Published on July 31, 2023 in Chamber News.

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the announcement that the Government has awarded Track Two status to the Harbour Energy project which links Phillips 66, VPI and others to the Viking carbon capture and storage project under the North Sea.

Chamber writes to Rail Minister urging rethink over ticket office closures in Humber as business community voices concerns

Published on July 25, 2023 in Chamber News.

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has written to Rail Minister Huw Merriman expressing the business community’s concerns over Government plans to close rail ticket offices in the Humber.

Asia-Pacific trade bloc deal a boost for export prospects

Published on July 17, 2023 in Chamber News.

Business and Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch formally signed the treaty to accede to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) in New Zealand on July 16.

Visit to Number 10 as England win at Headingley

Published on July 14, 2023 in Chamber News.

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s Immediate Past President, Mike Whitehead, was invited to 10 Downing Street on Thursday 6th July

Letter seeks to reassure businesses over abolition of LEPs

Published on July 13, 2023 in Chamber News.

A LETTER from the HEY LEP sent out to business owners in the region aims to reassure firms following the Government announcement that LEPs will be transferred to local councils by March 31, 2024.

LNER tests route ahead of possible May return of direct Cleethorpes to London trains

Published on June 26, 2023 in Chamber News.

AFTER years of campaigning, one of LNER’s Azuma trains rolled into Cleethorpes on Monday morning (June 26) as part of a gauge testing programme ahead of a possible introduction of services in the May 2024 timetable.

BCC announces Business Council as part of new national offer

Published on June 05, 2023 in Chamber News.

THE British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has announced a new Business Council, comprised of prominent UK business leaders, to design and drive the future of the British economy.