NORTH EAST EMPLOYMENT GROWTH NOT KEEPING PACE WITH NATIONAL AVERAGE

Tuesday 13th of August 2019

The North East’s employment rate has fallen to 70.8% from record highs last year of 73.5%, as the national employment rate continues to rise.

What Next? : A Brexit Timeline

Tuesday 13th of August 2019

There's a long road ahead, so Jack Simpson looks at the key dates leading up to the UK's departure from the European Union.

Freeports not a replacement for what we have now

Monday 12th of August 2019

Rachel Anderson's column from the Journal

Transport Gap Needs Closing

Friday 2nd of August 2019

Marianne O Sullivan’s column as seen in Journal

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.

Policy & Campaign Updates