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British Security Manufacturer Expands into Germany

Perimeter security manufacturer, Heald Ltd, enhances German presence with set up of Heald GmBh

British perimeter security manufacturer Heald Ltd has announced it has established a German subsidiary.

Metsä Tissue chooses Goole for new factory which will create 400 jobs

Leading Finnish tissue paper manufacturer Metsä Tissue, part of Metsä Group, to create 400+ direct jobs over the next decade through planned investment totalling several hundreds of millions of pounds.

Local engineering company rolls out staff wellbeing app across entire company

Hull-based Spencer Group has rolled out a wellbeing app to its entire workforce to support their mental and physical health.

Bank of England pauses interest rate rises after inflation drops to 6.7%

THE Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25% after 14 consecutive rises after inflation fell to 6.7% in August - dropping much more quickly than expected.

M62 Ouse Bridge: Closures to be put in place ahead of concrete pouring on East Yorkshire structure

A series of closures are due to be put in place to allow for a vital step in securing the future of the M62’s Ouse Bridge.

Drax Foundation funds new £150K grant to help schools become more energy efficient

The Drax Foundation, which is the corporate foundation of the renewable energy company Drax Group, has announced a new grant of £150,000 for Energy Sparks, an energy education charity that works with schools.

Plastic Packaging Tax Reminder

Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) was introduced on 1 April 2022. If you manufacture or import 10 or more tonnes of plastic packaging within a 12-month period you must register for PPT on GOV.UK, even if your packaging contains 30% or more recycled plastic.

Chilled Minced Meats and Meat Preparations Update

From 31 January 2024, imports of certain chilled minced meats and chilled meat preparations from the EU, other EEA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Switzerland to Great Britain, can continue when health certification requirements come into effect.

Business In The Dark Over Regulatory Avalanche For EU Trade

New research by the BCC has uncovered that the vast majority of businesses are unaware and unprepared for a swathe of fast approaching changes in EU/UK regulations.

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Chambers Trade Academy

As part of our commitment to support businesses to navigate their international trade journey, we are pleased to be offering a series of free virtual sessions in partnership with a selected group of UK Chambers across the country.

Artist impressions revealed as landmark Sea Road building progresses

A first look of a new landmark building set to be created in the heart of Cleethorpes has been revealed.

Operation Phoenix commemorated with plaque

The Cleethorpes Buck Beck Beach Bench has seen a new addition to it as local accountancy firm Forrester Boyd presented a commemorative plaque to the original founders of the bench

Export Growth Grant Funding Programme- deadline extended to 11th September 2023!

Export Growth Grant Funding Programme - Trade Show Exhibitor Grants

Calls to unlock the power of British businesses

The British Chambers of Commerce is calling for urgent action from politicians to stimulate economic growth across the UK. Among the key asks are: