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Chamber calls on any new Government to rule out low ‘crop cap’ as future investment in UK’s biofuels industry is put at risk

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is calling on any new Government after the General Election to rule out imposing a punitive “crop cap”

Tourism and training to benefit as businesses buy moths

Tourist trails and training opportunities are among the opportunities being promoted by businesses with the use of the moths from the Amy Johnson Festival.

TRG Wind selects Hull for head office as expansion continues

A rapidly-expanding wind turbine support company has stepped up its investment in Hull after confirming the city as the new home of its head office and winning a major renewables industry award.

Probate fees increase prompts warning from leading law firm

Major changes to probate fees could hit bereaved family and friends in the pocket and leave them vulnerable to cold-callers at a stressful time, according to specialists at a leading regional law firm.

Call for clarification as Budget bypasses business rates issues

Businesses facing rates increases as a result of the controversial revaluation scheme will not receive any significant benefits from changes announced in the Budget, according to a specialist consultant in East Yorkshire.

British Steel’s pledge to customers and suppliers endorsed by prestigious quality award

British Steel’s employees have been described as ‘a credit to the business’ after helping the company become one of a small number of UK firms to achieve a prestigious quality mark.

British steel building partnerships for a sustainable future

BRITISH Steel’s entrepreneurial spirit has been hailed after the company staged a business briefing to reiterate its commitment to forging strong and lasting partnerships throughout our industry and communities.

Vivergo Fuels warns the North’s £1.2-billion bioethanol industry at risk of closure

Hull-based Vivergo Fuels, the UK’s largest producer of bioethanol, is warning that the UK’s bioethanol industry and the thousands of jobs it supports are at risk.

Yorkshire-based accountancy firm cbaSadofskys appoints new Head of Corporate Finance

Leading Yorkshire accountancy firm cbaSadofskys has appointed Katy Booth as its new head of Corporate Finance.

Smiles all round as businesses serve up a night to remember

Award-winning restaurant 1884 Dock Street Kitchen made its Devil’s Kitchen debut with a pledge to serve up even greater support for event organisers the HEY Smile Foundation.

Write on! Businesses highlight benefits of royal writing event

A charity which promotes writing in schools is hoping to secure the support of more businesses after the success of a royal showcase in Hull.

British Steel delivers 16km of rail as part of £350m Tyne and Wear Metro renewal scheme

British Steel has delivered 16km of rail for the latest phase in the revamp of the Tyne and Wear Metro system in North East England.

British Steel has delivered 16km of rail for the latest phase in the revamp of the Tyne and Wear Metro system in North East England.

Vizion Network saves jobs and plans expansion after office acquisition

A business which has grown organically in Hull to become one of the UK’s biggest motor repair management companies has now expanded its workforce and its services across the country after taking over part of a national brand.

Rates revaluation brings good news for small firms and start-ups

Small firms and start-ups could be among the big winners when the current revaluation process doubles the business rates relief threshold.

Expansion for some, job cuts for others after business rates revaluation

Business rates bills will signal an expansion opportunity for some and possible job losses for others when they drop through the doors of property owners next month.