North East employment growth slows

Tuesday 13th of November 2018

The latest employment statistics show the North East employment rate is down on the previous year and North East England Chamber of Commerce has urged the Government to help businesses create a skilled workforce.

Budget 2018: A Global Response

Wednesday 7th of November 2018

Jack Simpson takes a look at what the Budget means for Global Members, and our future "Global Britain".

Mental Health – the Budget, extra funding, and the role of business

Monday 5th of November 2018

Last week’s Budget promised extra funding for mental health crisis services, but how do businesses fit in tackling national and regional mental health challenges. Chamber Knowledge Development Manager Arlen Pettitt explains.

Budget provides good short term solutions but fail to address Brexit needs

Monday 29th of October 2018

Jonathan Walker, assistant director, North East England Chamber of Commerce said: “We are pleased the Chancellor has listened to our calls to improve local business conditions in our region and welcome the business rate relief for town centre retailers as well as the future High Street fund.

Key issues for the upcoming Budget

Thursday 25th of October 2018

Ahead of the Budget next week policy adviser Marianne O'Sullivan looks at what the Institute for Fiscal Studies have identified as some of the key issues facing the Chancellor and how this will affect the North East.

Chamber International Trade Summit 2018

Tuesday 23rd of October 2018

Jack Simpson attended the International Trade Summit in London, hosted by the British Chambers of Commerce. With speakers from Government and leading global brands, business and Chambers from across the world gathered to discuss the challenges, development and success of Global Trade, both abroad and in the UK.

Chamber calls on Chancellor to invest in North East Growth ahead of Brexit

Tuesday 23rd of October 2018

North East England Chamber of Commerce has urged the Chancellor to deliver a Budget that underpins stronger business confidence and creates a better environment for investment.

Key Government policies from the Conservative party conference

Friday 19th of October 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.

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