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Three Point Plan to unlock Net Zero

New report by the BCC and Lloyds Bank finds three key changes needed to help business hit Net Zero:

Government should review its support and advice to SMEs on moving to Net Zero
Large businesses and institutions must continue to drive behaviour change in their supply chains
Government should demonstrate commitment and consistency in its Net Zero plans

Over a third of employers have seen an increase in staff working from home after the rise in the cost of living

A new survey from Acas has found that over a third of employers (36%) have seen an increase in staff working from home compared to 2022, after the rise in the cost of living.

Patience paying off as restoration specialists return music memorabilia to former glory

A family firm in Hull is becoming a hotspot for the restoration of music memorabilia after being tracked down by southern-based collectors.

A18 works finish early as road reopening is scheduled.

North East Lincolnshire Council and its delivery partner, Equans, are pleased to announce an early reopening of the A18 Barton Street from tomorrow, (Thursday 10 August).

Saudi Arabia - Standardisation of Charging Ports for All Electronic Devices to USB-C Connectors

Exporting/Importing to Saudi Arabia – Standardisation of charging ports for all electronic devices to USB-C connectors

Choral anniversary and radical book fair add up to varied programme for new cultural centre

A choral anniversary, a radical book fair and a festival of Hull’s heritage are among the events which are supporting the relaunch of a city centre venue as a cultural and community destination.

Market leader Ideal Heating launches first UK heat pump production line at Hull site as part of £60m net zero drive

Hull-based Ideal Heating has launched its first UK heat pump production line as part of a huge investment in low carbon technologies.

Andrew Jackson facilitates Superyacht transactions

Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces that its shipping and transport team has recently acted on behalf of Turkish law firm, AKT Law, in the registration of several yachts, including superyachts, onto the UK flag.

RSPCA Hull and East Riding Branch: A Transformational Journey Towards a Community-Centric Future

An overview so far and aspirations for for future by Fred Owen, Chief Executive, RSPCA Hull & East Riding.

Indefinite retention of CE mark a welcome boost for business 

The Government has announced that the CE safety mark can be used indefinitely in the UK.

XI EORI Withdrawal

HMRC has started the process of removing XI Economic Operators Registration and Identification (XI EORI) numbers from businesses without a permanent business establishment (PBE) in Northern Ireland (NI), unless they need one for a specified list of customs activities.

Alcohol Duty: new rates and reliefs on 1 August 2023

The changes to the Alcohol Duty structure and the new reliefs took effect on 1st August 2023. These include: a new, simpler Alcohol Duty system, small producer relief, a reduced rate for draught products, and transitional arrangements for producers and importers of some wine products.

Electronic Trade Documents Act

Promising to make trade more straightforward, efficient and sustainable, the Electronic Trade Documents Act has been adopted with its provisions set to be introduced in mid-September. The Act means that electronic trade documents will be granted the same legal status as physical trade documents.

Beverley Minster daisies back on the market for final fundraising push

Supporters of a regional medical charity are being given one last chance to snap up a crop of ceramic daisies which has been raising funds for the last six years.

Criminal solicitors with ‘fantastic reputation’ acquired by leading East Yorkshire firm