The Brexit Outlook with James Ramsbotham

Thursday 1st of August 2019

In this video, our Chief Executive James Ramsbotham explains the Chamber's position on Brexit and talks about why No Deal in particular will be damaging to the North East economy.

Businesses get chance to air views on HS2

Tuesday 30th of July 2019

At North East England Chamber’s transport forum hosted by Newcastle Rail College, businesses were able to hear from HS2 Ltd and discuss the importance of the project to the North East.

Arlen Pettitt asks what’s the right way to do policy?

Thursday 25th of July 2019

Column from yesterday’s Journal.

Chamber chief executive sets out North East business views in letter to Boris Johnson

Thursday 25th of July 2019

Read about the main points which are covered in the letter.

Chamber Celebrates 65th Twinning Anniversary With Nancy

Monday 22nd of July 2019

Jack Simpson joined a Newcastle delegation to Nancy, France, celebrating the 65th twinning anniversary between the two cities.

East Coast Mainline investment campaign launched

Friday 19th of July 2019

The importance of world-class rail connectivity to the North East economy was set out clearly by Tobyn Hughes, managing director of Nexus today (Friday, 19 July 2019) at the launch of a campaign to attract investment to the East Coast Mainline.

Leadership Contenders and the Key Policies

Tuesday 16th of July 2019

Jack Simpson reviews the main policies of the two leadership candidates hoping to become Prime Minister next week.

Chamber says employment statistics disappointing

Tuesday 16th of July 2019

Paul Carbert, Chamber Policy Adviser, on the latest employment statistics

QES LAUNCH FOCUSED ON NE SKILLS SHORTAGES

Monday 15th of July 2019

The stark challenges and strengths of the North East were set out at North East England Chamber of Commerce’s latest Quarterly Economic Survey briefing at Eslington Villa, Gateshead.

Business seems to have been thrown on the Brexit bonfire for political gains

Thursday 11th of July 2019

Jack Simpson’s column in the Journal

Policy & Campaign Updates