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.

Network Rail’s study on the East Coast Main Line north of York opens up new potential for the region

Friday 26th of June 2020

The route study between Church Fenton and Newcastle looks at what is needed to make the network ready for freight and passenger demands in the 2030s along with the potential of Northern Powerhouse Rail and HS2 trains.

Chamber response to Government's announcement on East Coast Mainline

Monday 22nd of June 2020

Marianne O Sullivan, Chamber policy adviser said: "Today's announcement on plans for digital signalling on the East Coast Mainline (ECML) are welcome and will help to boost frequency.

A Closer Look at the Latest Unemployment Figures

Friday 19th of June 2020

At first glance, the ONS employment statistics released on Tuesday do not seem to correlate with the projections of doom and gloom which have been circulating over the past few months of the Coronavirus crisis.

NE youth must not be left behind following Covid-19

Thursday 18th of June 2020

Journal column by Niamh Corcoran, NEE Chamber - policy adviser

UK Customs Border Update- Return of Simplified Borders

Monday 15th of June 2020

As the UK leaves the European Union, it will be forming its own, new, Custom Borders. Government has announced its strategy to help business adapt to the new trading changes.

Policy & Campaign Updates