Tom Kennedy's latest column for the Journal

Friday 6th of November 2020

Over the weekend I was unfortunately informed that I am a ‘close contact’ of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 and will need to self-isolate for two weeks. For 14 days then, I will be unable to leave home, with ‘yard time’ (star jumps in our yard) being the only form of exercise allowed.

Rishi Sunak extends the Job Retention Scheme and self employment support

Thursday 5th of November 2020

With new national Coronavirus restrictions coming into force today, the Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced new measures today for greater levels of Government financial support for businesses and the self-employed.

Chamber responds to Chancellor's statement on furlough scheme extension

Thursday 5th of November 2020

Jonathan Walker, director of policy, North East England Chamber of Commerce said:

CHAMBER PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR FUEL POVERTY CAMPAIGN

Tuesday 3rd of November 2020

North East England Chamber of Commerce is supporting Home Group’s campaign to urge Government to set out a comprehensive plan to tackle fuel poverty.

CHAMBER SAYS HOUSING CAN PLAY KEY PART IN LEVELLING UP

Friday 30th of October 2020

North East England Chamber of Commerce has written to Government setting out how housing and development have the potential to play a key part of levelling up the country.

Amber Burney's latest column for The Journal

Friday 30th of October 2020

If we’re lucky by the time this is actually published the Government will have made another, at this point predictable, U-turn and decided they don’t want poor kids to starve this Christmas.

Colleges week

Friday 23rd of October 2020

Colleges Week has allowed us to celebrate our region’s excellent colleges and the important role they play in the North East. Colleges are engines of opportunity and offer people in our region the chance to reach their full potential. What is more, they help ensure that our region’s workforce have the skills that businesses need to succeed.

North East leaders urge Government to act on child poverty

Friday 23rd of October 2020

Three North East organisations have written a joint letter to Government demanding action on child poverty levels in the region, including wider access to free school meals.

Clarity needed so businesses can prepare for Brexit

Thursday 22nd of October 2020

Rachel Anderson's latest column for The Journal

Rishi Sunak confirms increased levels of support for businesses affected by lockdown restrictions

Thursday 22nd of October 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced new measures today following increased pressure from local authorities and business organisations for greater levels of support to areas in Tier 2 lockdown. Below we outline the much welcome new measures available to businesses and the self-employed.

Policy & Campaign Updates

Policy & Campaign Updates

Tom Kennedy's latest column for the Journal

Rishi Sunak extends the Job Retention Scheme and self employment support

Chamber responds to Chancellor's statement on furlough scheme extension

CHAMBER PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR FUEL POVERTY CAMPAIGN

CHAMBER SAYS HOUSING CAN PLAY KEY PART IN LEVELLING UP

Amber Burney's latest column for The Journal

Colleges week

North East leaders urge Government to act on child poverty

Clarity needed so businesses can prepare for Brexit

Rishi Sunak confirms increased levels of support for businesses affected by lockdown restrictions

Policy & Campaign Updates

Tom Kennedy's latest column for the Journal

Rishi Sunak extends the Job Retention Scheme and self employment support

Chamber responds to Chancellor's statement on furlough scheme extension

CHAMBER PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR FUEL POVERTY CAMPAIGN

​CHAMBER SAYS HOUSING CAN PLAY KEY PART IN LEVELLING UP

Amber Burney's latest column for The Journal

Colleges week

North East leaders urge Government to act on child poverty

Clarity needed so businesses can prepare for Brexit

Rishi Sunak confirms increased levels of support for businesses affected by lockdown restrictions

CHAMBER SAYS HOUSING CAN PLAY KEY PART IN LEVELLING UP