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Stork secures inspection contract with Ithaca Energy
Altrad is delighted to confirm that its latest acquisition Stork, has successfully secured a 5-year contract (with 2, 1-year extension options) with Ithaca Energy UK Limited (Ithaca Energy).
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US and China Agree to Lower Tariffs for Next 90 Days
The US and China have agreed a deal that will significantly cut the import tariffs they have imposed on each other, in a major de-escalation of their trade war.
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US Trade Deal Provides Welcome Relief
UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer and US president Donald Trump sign the UK-US Economic Prosperity Deal.
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Strong support from industry for VPI’s call for clarity on carbon capture project progress
REGIONAL economic drivers and leading industrial voices have backed a call for the Humber’s carbon capture plans to be championed by government.
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Chamber welcomes Bank of England interest rate cut to 4.25%
TODAY’S quarter of a percent cut in interest rates by the Bank of England has been welcomed by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce.
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UK must commit to free trade, BCC President tells Mansion House guests
THE President of the British Chambers of Commerce has urged the Government to commit to free trade and to pursue an improved EU deal in a speech at the Mansion House.
Read moreBusinesses seek action on lost generation
THE British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is warning of a lost generation unless the Government urgently tackles the jobs crisis among young people.
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Chamber welcomes UK and India trade deal which offers ‘substantial opportunities’
THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce has welcomed a new trade deal between the UK and India that will make it easier for UK firms to export their goods.
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Hello, hello, hello! New Chief Constable is keynote speaker at FREE Chamber Expo lunch!
THE new Chief Constable for Humberside Police, Christopher Todd and the Police and Crime Commissioner, Jonathan Evison will be the keynote speakers
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UK Expands Russia Sanctions
New UK measures ban the export, supply, or use of additional goods in Russia — including chemicals, electronics, plastics, machinery, and metals — along with related services.
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UK CBAM Update - Draft Primary Legislation Published
The government published the draft primary legislation for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for technical consultation.
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Trump to reduce some of the tariff burden he introduced for the automotive industry
The Trump administration is set to ease some of the tariff burden it has introduced for the automotive industry this year.
Read moreChamber welcomes ‘Northern Arc’ plans which could see Hullapool line completed
The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce is backing a “Northern Arc” proposal which could finally see the “Hullapool” line reach its electrifying destination in the Humber.
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France - Obligatory Logistics Envelope (ELO)
The French Customs Authority has today (28th April) announced that the new ELO (Obligatory Logistics Envelope) service will officially launch on 28th April 2025.
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APHA - Getting it Right at the Border
This newsletter from the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) covers the latest operational updates on requirements and border controls for importing live animals, germinal products, products of animal origin and animal by-products into Great Britain.
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