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Chambers welcome clarity on energy pricing as concerns grow over Humber industries

Responding to the government’s decision not to introduce zonal pricing, Ben Martin, Policy Manager at the BCC, said: “We believe the government has made the right decision in ruling out zonal pricing. Its Clean Power Mission has the right ambition; to ensure that the UK’s electricity system can be decarbonised and made secure for the future.  

Mayor welcomes publication of landmark Devolution Bill

The Mayor of Hull and East Yorkshire has given a resounding thumbs up to the Devolution Bill published today - and its role giving more powers to combined authorities to support local people and the places they live in to flourish.

New ILM Accredited Level 5 Leadership Bootcamp Launches to Support Hull Businesses with Staff Development

Hull-based SMEs can now access 90% UK government-funded training to grow their own leaders and plug key skills gaps, thanks to a new ILM-accredited Skills Bootcamp delivered by Enterprise4All.

Northern Lincolnshire councils could be merged as district councils are abolished

NORTH and North East Lincolnshire could be merged into a seperate authority if plans to abolish Lincolnshire's district councils goes ahead.

Humber to become the UK's first multi-billion maritime baseload energy hub

FOLLOWING the Government’s recent announcement of major investment in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), an international consortium has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a transformational clean energy initiative on the Humber.

AMS Global Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Martin Taylor to the position of director

Martin has been a key contributor to AMS’s growth over the past several years, playing a central role in developing the company’s capabilities in safety equipment, instrumentation, and lifting operations. His deep technical knowledge and operational experience, gained over 21 years in the energy and marine sectors, have helped drive delivery excellence across client projects both in the UK and internationally

QES Q2 2025 - Economic confidence at low ebb as business uncertainty continues

HOPES that the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee would make a further cut to interest rates in June and offer some relief to businesses came to nothing as inflation and world events spooked the markets.

Business leaders backing young entrepreneurs by promoting benefits of mentoring

A pioneering youth enterprise project in Hull is appealing for help from the regional business community to increase the support for young entrepreneurs who are trying to turn their ideas into action.

Bridge McFarland announce Brigg merger

Growing legal practice Bridge McFarland Solicitors are joining forces with Hetts Johnson Whiting a two partner North Lincolnshire law firm based in Brigg which incredibly has origins in the town dating back to the late 1700s.

The merger is took place on 1 July 2025

The Deep recruits digital marketing experts 43 Clicks North to share a bigger story after reaching 10 million visitor milestone

A local charity and tourist attraction which recently welcomed its 10-millionth visitor is turning to technology to drive a campaign to build numbers even higher and to raise awareness of its wider activities and achievements.

Government joins employers and training providers in praising skills development in Hull and East Yorkshire

The body set up to tackle skills shortages in Hull and East Yorkshire by bringing together employers and training providers has been praised by partners across the board after publishing its latest report.

Hull College Crowned Best Competing College at British Culinary Championships 2025

Catering and Hospitality students from Hull College cooked up a storm at this year’s British Culinary Championships, returning home with a phenomenal 36 medals and the coveted title of Best Competing College 2025.

ASB Awareness Week – Making our communities safer

From 30 June – 6 July, Ongo tenants are invited to join us for a series of activities as we celebrate ASB Awareness Week.

Setting sights on silver – jubilee celebration rung up for Hull and East Yorkshire Business Awards as entries open

A quarter of a century celebrating business success in Hull and East Yorkshire is clocked up this year, with entries now open for the sought-after silverware.

Industrial Strategy ‘An Important Milestone’

The government has today (23 June) released its long-awaited Industrial Strategy, with Labour ministers talking up a new approach to business development and support for key sectors including manufacturing, professional services and the creative industry.