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Government urged to launch independent inquiry into Humber LEP interim Chair appointment
Local Government Minister Simon Clarke has been urged to launch an independent inquiry into the appointment of Humber Local Enterprise Partnership interim Chair Stephen Parnaby
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Overlooked candidates take advice on next move in Humber LEP chair saga
TWO men who were vying to become the next chair of the Humber LEP after Lord Haskins’ retired are considering what avenues of challenge are available to them following a shock announcement.
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Crowdfunding campaign driving support for mental health needs
An ambitious campaign to support hundreds of people with their mental health has been launched – and your help is needed.
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Bollard System launched to protect bridges from risk of vehicle attacks
Heald Ltd, the UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of hostile vehicle mitigation security products has announced the launch of a Bridge Bollard System in response to recent vehicle attacks on several iconic bridges.
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Supporting businesses in Hull and across the region during the coronavirus pandemic
The social distancing measures and other restrictions introduced to combat the spread of coronavirus are creating untold disruption for businesses around the UK.
Read more'Steady improvement' of firms accessing Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme welcomed
A "steady improvement" in the number of firms accessing the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme has been welcomed by Chambers.
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Elliott embraces 2.6 Challenge for Daisy Appeal in memory of his Grandad
A runner who was planning to mark 2020 by running 202.0 miles in races throughout the year has switched his focus to the 2.6 Challenge after his schedule was scuppered by the lockdown.
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Begbies Traynor in Hull strengthens team with director promotion
Experienced insolvency practitioner Laura Baxter has been promoted to director, based at Begbies Traynor’s growing offices in the Humber region
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Keeping vessels moving on the Humber during coronavirus pandemic
Associated British Ports Humber Pilot, Ben Jeffrey, highlights how the pilots have been adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, whilst delivering the core business of moving ships through the Humber.
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Jonathan Clark of CB Solutions UK Ltd elected as member of British Woodworking Federation
This month Johnathan Clark, Commercial Director at CB Solutions has been elected as a committee member for the British Woodworking Federation for the Fire Door Alliance Scheme
Read moreBritish Chambers say most firms ready for 'restart' within three weeks
Vast majority of firms surveyed say they will require three weeks or less to prepare to restart operations alongside any loosening of the UK lockdown.
Read moreChambers comment on start of formal UK/US trade negotiations
The formal start of UK/US trade negotiations has been announced this week by the Government.
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Cabinet Office shares latest information on business loans and grants
THE Cabinet Office has asked the Chamber to share some of the latest information which has just been released with our members.
Read moreHumber businesses urged to get in touch with local authorities for COVID-19 grants
Nearly 900 businesses in North East Lincolnshire are being contacted directly to ask them to submit their business details as they are likely to be eligible for government business grants.
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Tributes paid to father and daughter victims of Covid-19
Friends, family and colleagues have paid tribute to a father and daughter who had a great influence on public, business and charity communities across Hull and East Yorkshire but who lost their lives to Covid-19 within days of each other.
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