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Second phase of development to begin and a hugely successful first 18 months for RaisE

Important Export Documentation Update

Important Changes for EUR1s for Switzerland
The Chamber has been made aware that Switzerland is no longer accepting digital stamps and signatures. Swiss customs had been accepting digital signatures and stamps as a temporary measure during Covid but have now reverted to insisting on wet stamps and signatures.

SME Exporters Treading Water

The UK’s picture on exports has been broadly static since the pandemic, with the number of SMEs reporting decreased sales now regularly 10 percentage points higher than in 2017/18.

‘Now is the time to deliver’ … Humber Energy Board’s powerful green investment message to Minister

Leading businesses operating in the Humber have presented a united front to a Government Minister calling for transformational investment enabling the region to lead the UK’s drive to net zero.

COP28 United Arab Emirates- Business Mission December 2023

COP28 is taking place from 30th November to 12th December 2023 in the UAE. This is a key date for the international community to come together and set out how to meet the Climate Challenge as a planet. The Chamber network will be actively taking part in COP28 events and initiatives.

Rail Minister promises Hull to Selby electrification will happen, but won’t commit to when

The Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce visited the House of Commons to see Rail Minister Huw Merriman in a meeting organised by MPs Dame Diana Johnson and Emma Hardy following the cancellation of the northern legs of HS2.

Leading recruitment company celebrates phenomenal growth as they conclude second year

Leading recruitment company Consortium Recruitment has announced its year-end results with phenomenal growth

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Chamber members hear of RWE’s huge investment and clean energy plans for Humber

The Chamber’s North East Lincolnshire Area Council which met at Grimsby Institute heard about RWE’s work in and around the Humber from its first UK East Coast Director for Net Zero, Corrine Barry.

Council leaders tell Chamber meeting ‘the business voice matters in bid for Combined Authority deal’

The Chamber’s Hull Area Council meeting in October was attended by MP Emma Hardy, the Leader of Hull City Council Mike Ross and the Council’s Chief Executive and former Chamber President, Matt Jukes.

Engineering design consultancy expands to the Humber and opens a new office in Hull

A long-established engineering design consultancy is aiming to build partnerships and generate job opportunities after expanding to the Humber by opening a new office in Hull.

Hulloween Steampunk Festival returns for a weekend of the weird and wonderful

The Hulloween Steampunk Festival is heading back to East Yorkshire with the promise of more weird, wacky and wonderful experiences for all the family and the hope that the excitement around the event will help to secure a top tourism award.

Business centre boss welcomes discussion on modernising employment

The head of a Hull-based business centre and national chair of a leading industry body welcomed ideas aired in the city about future working practices but also urged caution and collaboration.

Growing from strength to strength

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

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