Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

Growing from strength to strength

Published on October 12, 2023 in Member News.

Following another year of significant growth, Sowerby are pleased to welcome both Sarah Wragg as Director of Owner Managed Businesses and Adam Welbourne as Audit Director.

NCTS5 - HMRC Announce Delay to Implementation Date

Published on October 12, 2023 in International News.

The implementation of the New Computerised Transit System 5 has been moved back to 1st July 2024.

Advance Valuation Ruling Service Available To All

Published on October 12, 2023 in International News.

The Advance Valuation Ruling Service is now available to agents who represent traders who cannot use a Business Tax Account.

Russian Steel Sanctions

Published on October 12, 2023 in International News.

From 30 September 2023, European sanctions against a large proportion of Russian steel products came into force.

QES Q3 2023 - Inflation bites as Humber firms feel pressure, quarterly survey reveals

Published on October 09, 2023 in Quarterly Economic Survey reports.

Most of the key economic indicators took a tumble in Quarter 3 according to the latest Quarterly Economic Survey research conducted by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber's 'cautious welcome' for news of Hull to Leeds electrification plans

Published on October 04, 2023 in Chamber News.

NEWS that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised to electrify rail links to Hull has been cautiously welcomed by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce.

Three new directors at leading Yorkshire logistics company

Published on October 04, 2023 in Member News.

Neill & Brown Global Logistics has made the largest change to its board in four decades.

£20-million funding is major boost to Grimsby Town Centre and its Long-Term Plan

Published on October 03, 2023 in Member News.

The transformation of Grimsby Town Centre into a central hub where people and families can visit and enjoy has received a £20-million funding boost from Government.

Humber Estuary Operations has brand new, environmentally friendly TRADESMAN

Published on October 03, 2023 in Member News.

Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to have advised SMS Towage Limited (“SMS”), a leading marine firm based in Hessle, East Yorkshire, on its purchase of a 22-metre tugboat from Sanmar Shipyards in Turkey.

Regional Accountants Tee Off success with £7,630 raised for the British Heart Foundation

Published on September 29, 2023 in Member News.

Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants host charity golf day raising funds for the British Heart Foundation and in memory of partner Lee Bradbury, who sadly passed away a year ago.

British Security Manufacturer Expands into Germany

Published on September 28, 2023 in Member News.

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

Published on September 22, 2023 in Member News.

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

Published on September 22, 2023 in Member News.

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%

Published on September 21, 2023 in Chamber News.

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.