Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

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

Published on January 07, 2026 in Member News.

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.

Celebrating excellence among future engineers as HETA heaps praise on Humber’s emerging workforce

Published on January 07, 2026 in Member News.

Leading engineering training provider Heta is gearing up to celebrate skills success across the Humber.

The Hidden Risk Inside a Gas Dryer: Why Specialist Servicing Matters

Published on January 07, 2026 in Member News.

Recently, the team at FCS Commercial attended a call-out for a commercial gas tumble dryer that had been underperforming and taking far longer than usual to dry loads. What we found highlights a risk that is far more common than many businesses realise.

Chamber welcomes Phillips 66 acquisition of Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery

Published on January 05, 2026 in Chamber News.

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Phillips 66 announcement that it has agreed to acquire the Lindsey Oil Refinery following its closure in June 2025, subject to various conditions and regulatory clearances being met.

A first for Chamber as two Mayors attend annual Patrons’ Lunch in Guildhall Parlour

Published on January 05, 2026 in Chamber News.

IT was a tale of two Mayors for the Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Shipping this year as it welcomed its 26 Patrons to the annual lunch in the Lord Mayor’s Parlour in the city’s historic Guildhall – and presented four plaques to the newest members of this exclusive group.

Hull College’s Executive Director of Digital Transformation, Deb Millar, Awarded OBE in New Year’s Honours List

Published on January 05, 2026 in Member News.

Hull College Executive Director of Digital Transformation, Deb Millar, has been awarded an OBE (Officer of the British Empire) in the New Year’s Honours List, recognising her exceptional and sustained services to education.

Hull College Principal & CEO Debra Gray Awarded CBE in New Year’s Honours

Published on January 05, 2026 in Member News.

The Principal and Chief Executive of Hull College, Debra Gray, has been awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the New Year’s Honours List, in recognition of her services to education.

Commodity Code Updates

Published on January 02, 2026 in International News.

Update to Commodity Code Structure to maintain dynamic alignment with the EU

Humber Freeport unveils new board to spearhead region’s growth ambition

Published on December 23, 2025 in Member News.

HUMBER Freeport has welcomed new faces to its Board of Directors with a series of key appointments.

EU Introduces Customs Duties on Low-Value E-Commerce Packages

Published on December 18, 2025 in International News.

EU announces its decision to charge a flat customs duty of €3 on each commodity code, for consignments worth less than €150, starting on 1st July 2026.