Policy & Campaign Updates

Rachel Anderson's Column for The Journal

Friday July 3, 2020

The re—opening seems to be going well so far, shops and factories are learning to cope with social distancing measures, the public is, on the whole, staying in good humour. I can even see my Mum again, and, according to Government guidelines, although I’m not allowed to hug her, I can rugby tackle her as part of a family contact sport, so that’s something.

Government investment in the region’s rail network

Monday 29th of June 2020

It’s positive to see investment in the region’s rail network with the reopening of Horden station and funding to develop the plans to improve Darlington and Middlesbrough stations.

Network Rail’s study on the East Coast Main Line north of York opens up new potential for the region

Friday 26th of June 2020

The route study between Church Fenton and Newcastle looks at what is needed to make the network ready for freight and passenger demands in the 2030s along with the potential of Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 trains.

Chamber response to Government's announcement on East Coast Mainline

Monday 22nd of June 2020

Marianne O Sullivan, Chamber policy adviser said: "Today's announcement on plans for digital signalling on the East Coast Mainline (ECML) are welcome and will help to boost frequency.

A Closer Look at the Latest Unemployment Figures

Friday 19th of June 2020

At first glance, the ONS employment statistics released on Tuesday do not seem to correlate with the projections of doom and gloom which have been circulating over the past few months of the Coronavirus crisis.

NE youth must not be left behind following Covid-19

Thursday 18th of June 2020

Journal column by Niamh Corcoran, NEE Chamber - policy adviser

UK Customs Border Update- Return of Simplified Borders

Monday 15th of June 2020

As the UK leaves the European Union, it will be forming its own, new, Custom Borders. Government has announced its strategy to help business adapt to the new trading changes.

Levelling Up the Agenda is Still Important

Friday 5th of June 2020

Assistant Director - Policy, Jonathan Walker's Column for the Journal

South Korean business insights for North East

Thursday 28th of May 2020

The recent North East England Chamber of Commerce webinar with its South Korean equivalent brought a host of advice and insights on the Covid 19 impact on business.

NORTH TYNESIDE BUSINESS PROTECTING ITS CLIENTS IN LOCK DOWN

Tuesday 26th of May 2020

A Seaton Burn security business which works for well-known brands and organisations including Fenwicks and the new NHS Nightingale Hospital in Washington, has pivoted its business model to ensure its clients have complete peace of mind during the current crisis.

DURHAM DISTILLERY URGES CHAMBER MEMBERS TO RESPOND TO ECONOMIC SURVEY

Friday 22nd of May 2020

North East England Chamber of Commerce member Durham Distillery has urged businesses to let Government know what they need to succeed by completing the Chamber’s Economic Survey.