Chamber welcomes Government support but urges Government to level up country

Wednesday 29th of April 2020

North East England Chamber of Commerce welcomes the latest support for businesses announced by the Chancellor on Monday (27 April 2020) but calls on Government to remember its promise to level up the country’s economy.

County Durham business adapts to manufacture for NHS in days

Monday 27th of April 2020

Bowburn-based Altec Engineering has taken just four days to adapt its whole operation and deliver much-needed vital equipment to the NHS including highly complex parts for 5,000 ventilators.

Latest column from Jonathan Walker, assistant director of policy

Thursday 23rd of April 2020

When we decided to have "Together we grow stronger" as our Chamber core value, little did we know just how important this simple phrase would become in all our working lives.

Chamber leads business post-covid19 recovery plan

Wednesday 22nd of April 2020

North East England Chamber of Commerce has launched a strategic plan with major employers in the region aimed at ensuring the economy is in the best possible shape to bounce back from Covid19.

Chamber response to latest employment statistics

Tuesday 21st of April 2020

Jonathan Walker, assistant director of policy, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: “The latest relatively positive employment statistics were drawn from data before the coronavirus had such a severe impact on our economy.

Chamber urges Goverment to support Tyne and Wear Metro

Monday 20th of April 2020

North East England Chamber of Commerce chief executive, James Ramsbotham, has written to Transport Minister Grant Shapps stressing the urgent need for financial support for the Tyne and Wear Metro.

Strategic lessons on coronavirus for North East businesses from Hong Kong Chamber

Friday 17th of April 2020

Two months ahead of the current UK coronavirus situation, and on its way to economic recovery, Hong Kong has invaluable lessons for the North East.

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Thursday 16th of April 2020

The latest column from Chamber Knowledge Manager, Arlen Pettitt.

College supports hospice with essential PPE