Fraser Anderson, Sage Gateshead highlights how we can revive the Cultural and Arts sectors in the North East post-covid

Monday 20th of July 2020

This week's five questions are with Fraser Anderson, Director of External Relations and Strategic Development at Sage Gateshead, an international music centre and renowned conference and event venue located in the North East of England. It is for artists, for audiences and for the North.

Chamber Comment on Employment Statistics

Thursday 16th of July 2020

Jonathan Walker, assistant director, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: “Today’s figures largely show a continuation of what we saw last month with our unemployment rate continuing to be one of the highest in the country and reflecting the problem of regional economic disparities. We are also still waiting for the full economic impact of Coronavirus to be reflected in the data.

Louise Hunter, Northumbrian Water on what emerged from the Chamber Partners economic recovery group discussions

Monday 13th of July 2020

Over the next few weeks, the Chamber will be releasing 5 question blogs with business leaders amongst our Partner members. The Chamber's Partner members have been working together since lockdown began to share insights and consider recommendations for the regional business community and all levels of Government as we look to recovery. Today's five questions are with Louise Hunter, Director of Corporate Affairs at Northumbrian Water Group, who is a part of the partner's team working with other members to consider what we need to get the region back on its feet.

New event series takes deep dive into big economic questions

Monday 13th of July 2020

Framing the Future is a new series of events by the Chamber featuring expert speakers taking a look at big economic questions affecting the North East. Below Jonathan walker takes us through what to expect in the new series, and introduces the first topic.

Recovery strategy needs to acknowledge uneven economic impact

Friday 10th of July 2020

Journal column by Marianne O Sullivan, policy adviser, North East England Chamber of Commerce

Chancellor’s summer statement review

Thursday 9th of July 2020

The economic impact of Coronavirus is having a clear impact on the region’s economy. Nearly three in every ten jobs in the region (28.08%) are currently being supported by either the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme or the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme.

NORTH EAST ENGLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RESPONSE TO CHANCELLOR’S SUMMER STATEMENT

Wednesday 8th of July 2020

Jonathan Walker, assistant director of policy, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: “We had called for an economic intervention that recognised the potential for this crisis to entrench regional disparities. The Chancellor’s statement contained a number of measures that will provide short-term boosts to parts of our economy, but we continue to be dismayed at the lack of detail when it comes to long-term action to ‘level up’ regions such as ours.

Before, During and After? – the North East’s economic outlook

Wednesday 8th of July 2020

As the Chancellor stands up today to announce measures aimed at securing the nation’s economic recovery from the Coronavirus crisis, we’ve published an in depth look at what the official statistics say about the North East and the effects of the crisis.

Rachel Anderson's Column for The Journal

Friday 3rd of July 2020

The re—opening seems to be going well so far, shops and factories are learning to cope with social distancing measures, the public is, on the whole, staying in good humour. I can even see my Mum again, and, according to Government guidelines, although I’m not allowed to hug her, I can rugby tackle her as part of a family contact sport, so that’s something.

Government investment in the region’s rail network

Monday 29th of June 2020

It’s positive to see investment in the region’s rail network with the reopening of Horden station and funding to develop the plans to improve Darlington and Middlesbrough stations.

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