Policy & Campaign Updates

CHAMBER URGES GOVERNMENT TO TACKLE KEY ISSUES AHEAD OF SPENDING REVIEW

Tuesday November 24, 2020

North East England Chamber of Commerce has set out a clear set of demands it wants to see in the Chancellor’s Spending Review on Wednesday, 25 November.

Chamber comment on Prime Minister's statement

Monday 23rd of November 2020

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

Chamber urges Government to tackle Covid impact on women

Monday 23rd of November 2020

A powerful forum of North East businesswomen has written to Government urging it to act on challenges arising from the pandemic which are affecting women disproportionately.

'2020 hasn't exactly been the best year...'

Friday 20th of November 2020

Jonathan Walker's latest column for the Journal

Government green recovery announcement

Wednesday 18th of November 2020

The Government today have announced a 10 point plan for the UK transitioning to a greener economy.

North East England Chamber of Commerce comment on trade statistics

Thursday 12th of November 2020

Trade statistics released today highlight the challenges UK exporters have faced and continue to face in 2020, as Britain’s short-lived trade surplus ended. In September 2020, UK imports increased by £3.6bn to £49.2bn while exports flatlined at £48.5bn – a monthly deficit of £600m. This 8.0% increase in imports can likely be sourced to an increase in demand as we continued to live in loosened COVID-19 restrictions. The statistics for November 2020, when released, will likely show a dip in imports but not quite as drastic as we saw over summer.

NORTH EAST ENGLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STATEMENT ON EMPLOYMENT FIGURES

Tuesday 10th of November 2020

Niamh Corcoran, policy adviser, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: "The labour market figures published today are very concerning for the North East, with the region continuing to have highest unemployment rate in the UK. The region’s unemployment rate stands at 6.7% compared to the national figure of 4.8%.

What might the US election mean for a UK/US Free Trade Agreement?

Monday 9th of November 2020

While 'America First' is on its way out of the White House, with a divided Congress and conservative president, Chamber Policy Adviser, Tom Kennedy, asks will Joe Biden's election really change much?

Tom Kennedy's latest column for the Journal

Friday 6th of November 2020

Over the weekend I was unfortunately informed that I am a ‘close contact’ of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and will need to self-isolate for two weeks. For 14 days then, I will be unable to leave home, with ‘yard time’ (star jumps in our yard) being the only form of exercise allowed.

Rishi Sunak extends the Job Retention Scheme and self employment support

Thursday 5th of November 2020

With new national Coronavirus restrictions coming into force today, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced new measures today for greater levels of Government financial support for businesses and the self-employed.

Chamber responds to Chancellor's statement on furlough scheme extension

Thursday 5th of November 2020

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