Policy & Campaign Updates

Key Government policies from the Conservative party conference

Friday October 19, 2018

After the recent Conservative party conference, with all the focus on internal party struggles over the direction of Brexit, I thought it would be useful to highlight some of the policy issues raised in the speeches which will have an important impact on the North East.

North East employment statistics show mixed picture

Tuesday 16th of October 2018

Statement on today’s employment statistics from Paul Carbert, policy adviser, North East England Chamber of Commerce.

No Deal and Free Trade Agreements

Monday 15th of October 2018

Jack Simpson looks at the future of Free Trade Agreements in a No Deal scenario, and how members can help shape future trade policy.

Update on unemployment figures

Monday 8th of October 2018

Read Paul Carbert's column as published in the Northern Echo.

NGI Report Highest Hotel Occupancy on Record at Chamber QES Launch

Friday 5th of October 2018

North East England Chamber of Commerce members heard the substantial increase tourism brings to the region’s economy at its Quarterly Economic Survey launch at the Assembly Rooms, Newcastle.

Chamber QES shows Brexit and Red Tape causing concern

Friday 5th of October 2018

The largest independent survey of North East business views released today (Friday, 5 October 2018) showed a continuation of a decline in business growth with a 15% annual fall in export sales growth one of the biggest contributors.

Brexit Uncertainty Deterring Preparations

Thursday 27th of September 2018

Last week, the Chamber released the results of its Preparing for Brexit survey. Jack Simpson takes a deeper look at the findings, and what we must see next.

Chamber Releases Brexit Survey Results

Monday 17th of September 2018

Over half of North East business people believe Brexit will have a negative impact on their business, and call on Government to provide more certainty.