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BCC calls for action as exports remain in limbo

A SURVEY of over 2,600 UK exporters has revealed that overseas sales growth has been effectively stagnant for more than a year since the economy fully reopened after lockdown.

HullBID heads to Fruit Market with double helping of Hull Street Food Nights and Yum! Festival

HullBID will deliver a double helping of sensational street food next week when two of the city centre’s most popular gastro events are presented back-to-back at an exciting new venue.

Unfilled vacancies pile more pressure on businesses

THE Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its latest Labour Force Survey

Extreme hot weather alert – travel advice from the AA

With temperatures likely to exceed 35°C in some places over the weekend and early next week, the AA is advising drivers to be well prepared before they head off in their cars.

Yorkshire advisors assist UK plastics industry firms as they join forces under new group structure  

Heald partners with Hornsea School & Language College to deliver STEM Challenge

Yorkshire security manufacturer, Heald Ltd delivers STEM challenge to long-standing education partner, Hornsea School & Language College (HSLC) to enhance the understanding of the scope of manufacturing careers.

Equinor and SSE Thermal acquire Triton Power and prepare for transition to hydrogen

Equinor and SSE Thermal are stepping up ambitions to contribute to decarbonisation in the UK. The companies are buying power company Triton Power from Energy Capital Partners, an energy-transition infrastructure investor, and are starting preparations to use hydrogen in the Saltend Power Station.

Free flood surveys and follow-up support available to eligible businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire

FIFTEEN years on from the devastating 2007 floods, the University of Hull’s Flood Innovation Centre is offering free flood risk surveys to business owners in Hull and East Yorkshire

QES Q2 2022 - Difficult trading conditions pressure firms

THE Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Survey results for the second quarter of 2022 proved to be a challenging period for local businesses and the economy as it saw most indicators in retreat as energy costs, inflation and interest rates all continued to rise.

Celebrating 110 years of the Port of Immingham

The Port of Immingham, the largest port by volume of tonnage, handling more than 46 million tonnes per annum.

CHIEF no longer accepting new importers from 10am on 5 July 2022

Businesses submitting import declarations for the first time will no longer be able to register to use the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight System (CHIEF) and must instead sign up to its replacement, the Customs Declaration Service (CDS).

Cruise Terminal will not be sited near The Deep, say Lib Dems

The Liberal Democrat administration of Hull City Council has announced that The Deep (Sammy’s Point) will not be the location for any Cruise Terminal project in Hull.

Brexit Secretary meets Chamber

Jacob Rees-Mogg, the Secretary of State for Brexit met Chamber leaders on Thursday 30 June to discuss how Brexit was working

New East Riding College Principal ‘proud’ to take on role

The new Principal of East Riding College has spoken of his pride at taking on the position, and said he’ll be fully focused on ensuring students develop the skills and knowledge required to meet local industry needs

Wilkin Chapman Solicitors has announced its plans to support workforce through the soaring cost of living crisis with £1,000 to be given to over 350 employees.

In recognition of the challenging external factors affecting the cost of living, particularly in increased fuel and energy costs, the firm has agreed upon a sum of £1,000 which it hopes will alleviate some of the pressures being faced by its people