North East leaders urge Government to act on child poverty

Friday 23rd of October 2020

Three North East organisations have written a joint letter to Government demanding action on child poverty levels in the region, including wider access to free school meals.

Clarity needed so businesses can prepare for Brexit

Thursday 22nd of October 2020

Rachel Anderson's latest column for The Journal

Rishi Sunak confirms increased levels of support for businesses affected by lockdown restrictions

Thursday 22nd of October 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced new measures today following increased pressure from local authorities and business organisations for greater levels of support to areas in Tier 2 lockdown. Below we outline the much welcome new measures available to businesses and the self-employed.

Chamber Response to Chancellor's Statement on New Measures

Thursday 22nd of October 2020

Jonathan Walker, director of policy, North East England Chamber of Commerce said:

Why We Love Our Colleges

Wednesday 21st of October 2020

Nadine Hudspeth, Director of Marketing and Communications at Gateshead College, shares her celebratory story of colleges, and why they are so important to the regional, national and global economy.

Brexit deal needed to provide certainty and clarity for business

Tuesday 20th of October 2020

Jack Simpson's latest column for The Journal

NORWEGIAN AMBASSADOR ADDRESSES CHAMBER GLOBAL MEMBERS

Tuesday 20th of October 2020

North East businesses which trade internationally heard at first hand the opportunities to develop closer links with Norway from the country’s Ambassador.

Chamber links business and education sectors

Monday 19th of October 2020

Education leaders and businesspeople from around the North East combined forces to share ways of ensuring young people get the best possible careers advice.

Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions

Monday 19th of October 2020

In a letter to the Prime Minister, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, Dr Adam Marshall, BCC President Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith and Chamber CEOs from across the United Kingdom set five business tests that must be met to limit the impact of Coronavirus restrictions on businesses and jobs and take a long-term approach to tackling the pandemic.

Chamber comment on latest employment statistics

Tuesday 13th of October 2020

Niamh Corcoran, policy adviser, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: The labour market figures released today make for worrying reading, with employment falling and unemployment spiking in the North East.

Chamber News

Chamber News

North East leaders urge Government to act on child poverty

Clarity needed so businesses can prepare for Brexit

Rishi Sunak confirms increased levels of support for businesses affected by lockdown restrictions

Chamber Response to Chancellor's Statement on New Measures

Why We Love Our Colleges

Brexit deal needed to provide certainty and clarity for business

NORWEGIAN AMBASSADOR ADDRESSES CHAMBER GLOBAL MEMBERS

Chamber links business and education sectors

Chambers of Commerce challenge PM to meet five business tests for Covid restrictions

Chamber comment on latest employment statistics