Withdrawal Agreement Stalls Again

Wednesday 30th of January 2019

With the clock ticking, Government has once again decided to re-open Brexit negotiations with Europe. Read Jack Simpson's thoughts on what happened this week.

Here’s why Grey is the new norm

Tuesday 29th of January 2019

Arlen Pettitt, knowledge development manager, on the Britains favourite colour

Chamber members support Tees Valley Mayor's airport business plan

Tuesday 22nd of January 2019

The result of a detailed consultation by North East England Chamber of Commerce with its Tees Valley members following the publication of the proposed airport business plan by the Mayor’s office, has shown that the vast majority of them are in favour of the proposal.

Chamber response to employment statistics

Tuesday 22nd of January 2019

The labour market statistics released this morning show a fall in employment and a small increase in unemployment in the North East, against the national trend.

What is Article 50 and how can it be extended?

Thursday 17th of January 2019

Policy adviser Marianne O'Sullivan looks at what Article 50 is, how it can be extended and some of the possible issues and solutions to moving the date the UK leaves the EU.

Chamber demands extension to Article 50

Tuesday 15th of January 2019

We have to avoid leaving the EU with no deal.

Chamber members meet shadow Brexit Secretary

Tuesday 15th of January 2019

North East England Chamber of Commerce members from a range of sectors were able to voice their concerns about Brexit to Shadow Brexit Secretary Keir Starmer at a meeting in Westminster.

Business Leaders Get 2019 Expert NE Economic Predictions

Monday 14th of January 2019

The future economic challenges and opportunities for North East businesses in 2019 were set out by the deputy agent of the Bank of England, Gareth Harrison, at a Chamber Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) briefing.

North East must get benefit from Northern Powerhouse rail

Tuesday 8th of January 2019

Marianne O Sullivan, Chamber transport policy officer on importance of connectivity.

Chamber survey - availability and cost of skilled workers is hold back growth

Monday 7th of January 2019

The largest independent survey of North East businesses has revealed record level concerns about skilled shortages and staff costs.

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