Budget 2020, COVID-19 and the North East global outlook

Monday 16th of March 2020

The Chamber released an initial statement shortly after Rishi Sunak delivered his first budget as Chancellor, in which we broadly welcomed many of the decisions taken, while being careful to add that for some pledges, the devil will be in the details. International Policy adviser Tom Kennedy takes a look at the last week in this blog post.

Budget review

Monday 16th of March 2020

This blog looks at some of the key transport, development and sustainability measures from the Budget.

Budget 2020: support for those affected by coronavirus

Wednesday 11th of March 2020

The Chamber's Arlen Pettitt summarises the actions taken by the Chancellor to mitigate the economic impact of Coronavirus.

Regional Inequality in the UK

Tuesday 10th of March 2020

This blog looks at the UK2070 commission's report on regional inequality in the UK ahead of the Budget

International Women's day

Friday 6th of March 2020

With international women’s day on the 8th of March this blog looks at some of the challenges facing women in the workplace both nationally and regionally along with some of the work the Chamber and our members are doing to promote equality and female role models in the region.

At a glance: The Points Based Immigration System and North East business

Thursday 5th of March 2020

It's been a little while now since the Points Based System for future immigration was released, let's take a look back at some of the main concerns for the North East.

The UK/EU negotiation mandates: what is each side saying?

Thursday 5th of March 2020

After finally leaving the European Union, Britain has now entered a transition period set to end on 31 December 2020. During this period, Britain remains inside the European Single Market and Customs Union while EU law continues to apply in the UK. That is to say, everything carries on business as usual until the end of the year.

The future of the region’s town centres discussed at the Chamber development forum

Wednesday 4th of March 2020

Chamber members were able to discuss the future of town centres at the development forum hosted by Newcastle Building Society.

Paul Ryan of Bruker UK calls for strong trade deals to keep the North East on top in exports

Tuesday 3rd of March 2020

The North East has an excellent record in international trade as the only net-exporting region of the UK. As we leave the European Union, it is especially important that government supports both existing and aspiring exporters to grow their current projects and to break into new markets. To do so effectively, the pursuit of strong free trade deals is paramount.

Endeavour Partnership's Simon Wake on road infrastructure and Tees Valley opportunity

Friday 28th of February 2020

Simon Wake, Partner at Endeavour Partnership LLP highlights how our budget demands on road infrastructure will benefit North East businesses.

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