Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce

Big welcome as first of Hull Trains' new £60m Paragon fleet arrives in city

Published on November 25, 2019 in Member News.

HULL Trains today welcomed the first of its brand new Paragon fleet of Azuma trains into Hull’s station from which the £60-million fleet takes its name.

Charities join forces to offer auction bidders close-up view of Viola return

Published on November 25, 2019 in Member News.

The 102-year-old son of a former skipper of the Viola trawler has signed up to support two of his favourite charities which have joined forces to create a unique fund raising offer.

Law firm steps out for Christmas campaign to help our veterans and their families

Published on November 25, 2019 in Member News.

A MAJOR campaign to help Britain’s military veterans will see hundreds of employees at the region’s largest law firm take part in fundraising walks in the run-up to Christmas.

Would your business benefit from employing a Mandarin Chinese speaker?

Published on November 22, 2019 in International News.

HULL-BASED Archbishop Sentamu Academy is a Centre of Excellence in Chinese teaching and learning

Paragon Arcade invites shoppers to “meet the makers” as local independents launch festive programme

Published on November 22, 2019 in Member News.

A Victorian arcade which has become a hub for independent retailers is inviting shoppers to “meet the makers” as it kicks off an array of festive activities this week.

Building begins on showpiece Arco head office in Hull’s Fruit Market

Published on November 22, 2019 in Member News.

Construction has begun on the largest development of its kind in Hull for more than half a century.

Chamber business leaders hear about huge climate change risk to Humber towns and city

Published on November 21, 2019 in Chamber News.

After what felt like endless weeks of torrential rain which led to serious flooding in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, a timely presentation by the Environment Agency brought the flood risk in the Humber region into sharp focus.

City centre businesses offer family fun with festive gingerbread hunt

Published on November 21, 2019 in Member News.

A festive gingerbread scavenger hunt is enticing families into Hull city centre with the promise of fun finding the clues hidden in shops and other businesses – and a mouth-watering prize at the end.

Skills shortages impacting businesses as labour market remains buoyant

Published on November 21, 2019 in Chamber News.

The percentage of UK firms facing recruitment difficulties has returned to previous highs, while one in four businesses expect to increase headcount, according to the UK’s largest survey of employers.

Hammonds of Hull listen to the locals

Published on November 20, 2019 in Member News.

The iconic Hull landmark will be lit up in time for Christmas.

Frank Bruno packs a punch with strong message on mental health

Published on November 20, 2019 in Member News.

World champion boxer Frank Bruno is gearing up for his next big fight – taking on the government in his campaign to get a better deal for people battling mental illness.

Walkabout raises funds and awareness for Daisy Appeal

Published on November 19, 2019 in Member News.

The Daisy Appeal went walkabout with award-winning tour guide Paul Schofield to raise money and awareness of the charity and of some of the region’s hidden history.

Three-course meal on the menu as legal team serves up lunchtime charity treat

Published on November 18, 2019 in Member News.

From the legal arena to the kitchen – budding chefs from Wilkin Chapman solicitors served up a lunchtime treat, raising more than £1,000 for Grimsby’s centre for rough sleepers.

Pocklington School shortlisted for Tes Award

Published on November 16, 2019 in Member News.

Pocklington School has been shortlisted in the prestigious Tes Independent School Awards, which applaud excellence and reward innovation, providing benchmarks for the sector as a whole.