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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.

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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.

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

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

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

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.