Policy & Campaign Updates

What is Article 50 and how can it be extended?

Thursday January 17, 2019

Policy adviser Marianne O'Sullivan looks at what Article 50 is, how it can be extended and some of the possible issues and solutions to moving the date the UK leaves the EU.

Chamber demands extension to Article 50

Tuesday 15th of January 2019

We have to avoid leaving the EU with no deal.

Chamber members meet shadow Brexit Secretary

Tuesday 15th of January 2019

North East England Chamber of Commerce members from a range of sectors were able to voice their concerns about Brexit to Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer at a meeting in Westminster.

Business Leaders Get 2019 Expert NE Economic Predictions

Monday 14th of January 2019

The future economic challenges and opportunities for North East businesses in 2019 were set out by the deputy agent of the Bank of England, Gareth Harrison, at a Chamber Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) briefing.

North East must get benefit from Northern Powerhouse rail

Tuesday 8th of January 2019

Marianne O Sullivan, Chamber transport policy officer on importance of connectivity.

Chamber survey - availability and cost of skilled workers is hold back growth

Monday 7th of January 2019

The largest independent survey of North East businesses has revealed record level concerns about skilled shortages and staff costs.

Withdrawal Agreement Vote: Round Two

Monday 7th of January 2019

Along with Parliament, the Vote on the Withdrawal Agreement returns to Parliament this week. But what is it, and what has changed? Jack Simpson explains.

Chamber launches campaign to help grow North East economy

Thursday 3rd of January 2019

An ambitious campaign to bring more investment to the North East in areas crucial to its growth has been launched by North East England Chamber of Commerce.

North East Global Trade Declines in Q3

Tuesday 18th of December 2018

Jack Simpson looks at the Regional Trading Figures for 2018's third Quarter, which highlighted an alarming, but unsurprising, decline in North Eastern trade.

Chamber demands effective leadership and Brexit clarity

Thursday 13th of December 2018

James Ramsbotham, Chamber chief executive has spoken out about this week’s tumultuous events in Parliament and the urgent need to get clarity on Brexit. He said: “It is becoming ever-more urgent that we have a Government that stops its in-fighting and gets a strong grip of Brexit.

Delayed & Confidence Votes

Thursday 13th of December 2018

Two steps forward, one step back. What on earth has gone on this week? Jack Simpson tries to explain.