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Chamber AGM’s networking lunch to help shape future growth in our region

A PARLIAMENTARY update from a Government Minister and shaping the future of growth in the North will be the focus of discussions at this year’s AGM networking lunch with the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce.

Huge office deals are just reward for major investment in strategic business park

New tenant unifies European operations at Humber Enterprise Park as on-site expansions welcomed

Business leaders urged to promote reading by backing “boots to books”

Business leaders heading to a major skills and training event are being urged to bring a book in support of an initiative aimed at helping families in Hull and East Yorkshire to connect with the National Year of Reading.

Hull MPs press Rail Minister over Northern Powerhouse Rail electrification plans

THREE of Hull’s MPs have met with Rail Minister Lord Hendy following the Government’s recent Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement which failed to address any of the Humber’s rail issues.

Police launching Humberside Crime Prevention Partnership

HUMBERSIDE Police are launching the Humberside Crime Prevention Partnership (HCPP) on 26th February 2026 at Melton 2 police station, bringing together businesses across the region to create a safer, more resilient Humberside.

£1.45 Million National Lottery Community Fund boost set to drive climate action through creativity in North East Lincolnshire

Thanks to National Lottery players, Our Future Starts Here has received £1,450,014 over five years, from The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder in the UK.

EUR1 - "Revised Rules"

Request to Add “Revised Rules” text into Box 7 of an EUR1

US Tariffs Plans Over Greenland Dispute

Katie to tell skills and training event how passion for people helped her achieve career goals at MKM Stadium

A manager at one of the region’s top sports and entertainment venues will share some of the lessons of her own 20-year career when she welcomes a major skills and training event.

Another partner joins Andrew Jackson's Commercial & IP Department

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed James Peel as a partner into the commercial and intellectual property (IP) department, strengthening further its offering in this area across the region and beyond.

QES Q4 2025 - Quarter 4 results show business confidence is still struggling to recover

THE last quarter of 2025 did little to restore business confidence in the Humber, with tax increases being the biggest concern for firms.

PizzaExpress opens in Burton House as first occupier of restored landmark

Pizza Express has opened in Hull’s restored Burton House, bringing the art deco landmark back into use for the first time in half a decade.

Wilkin Chapman Rollits ranked in the UK’s top 10 ‘elite’ law firms for trainee solicitor satisfaction

The regional firm secured elite status with over 1500 responses to the survey nationally.

Bespoke developer Allenby Commercial offers business space for growth

A bespoke business park in a prime location has been completed to help support and grow ambitious trade companies.

Creative Growth scheme revises criteria to help more businesses join final round of free support programme

A fully funded support programme which has already helped more than 70 businesses turn their creativity into commercial success is to target a wider range of participants by broadening the criteria for its final round.