North East England Chamber of Commerce

Conservative Party Conference Briefing Date published: 05/10/23 On 4 October, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a speech at the Conservative Party Conference including two key announcements on transport and skills policy. This briefing note outlines the key announcements in the Network North plan and the Advanced British Standard. Back to hub

Date published: John McCabe, chief executive, North East England Chamber of Commerce, said: “The government ran down the clock on HS2 over a number of years and it seems to have taken them just a matter of hours to do the same on the Leamside Line. Big, bold announcements made at party conferences are utterly meaningless if they aren’t backed up by fast action. The case for the Leamside Line is well known and has been strengthened by having cross-party support in the North East.

Date published: John McCabe, chief executive, North East England Chamber of Commerce, said: “We will be looking closely at the details of the new Network North propositions as they emerge. The pivot from high speed rail to a broader package of transport investments has been framed as decisions for long-term growth and stability. However, it is unclear yet whether the funding shifts and reprioritisation of transport schemes across the country will deliver for our members here in the North East.

Date published: The Chamber’s latest column for The Journal by Tom Lonsdale, knowledge and research executive. As a history student at Newcastle University, I quickly became attuned to the cultural memory that is inescapable everywhere in the North East. Everyday objects, buildings and spaces all carry a spirit of the people and communities who use them.

Date published: The switch away from landline has potential to have a significant impact on your business if you’re not prepared. Read below for Net Defence’s insightful guidance on what changes could mean for you and how to best prepare yourself for the switch-off. BT Openreach announced the end of PSTN and ISDN (landlines) in 2015 and began shutting down UK networks in 2020. But with many major events taking precedence, the PSTN and ISDN network switch-off has had little airtime.

Date published: The North East Chamber of Commerce has today (2nd October) launched its new policy plan which aims to build a stronger and fairer North East. Based on contributions from across its 2,000 strong network of members, Strong, Fairer North East: A Strategy for Change presents the Chamber’s key calls for action, as well as outlining how it will measure success by 2025.

Date published: Businesses and organisations agreed clarity, consistency and ambition are key for international trade success during events held by the North East England Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Heathrow Airport. Leading voices in the global trade landscape addressed Chamber members at the International Trade Summit, where they discussed current and future challenges as well as opportunities to help businesses be successful when trading abroad and to boost the UK economy.

Date published: The Chamber’s latest column for The Journal by Marianne O’Sullivan, policy manager. Net zero represents a key opportunity for the North East to create jobs in new industries. Pioneering green technology is being trialled in the region including energy from mine water, heat pumps and offshore wind. Businesses in the North East will continue to grow and invest in their net zero strategies. The climate crisis isn’t going away, and we want the region to be leading the way in this field.

Date published: The city of Sunderland is undergoing the most transformational city-wide regeneration programme in decades following private sector investments totalling over £2billion. Developments include Riverside Sunderland, International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP), the £20million redevelopment of Houghton Colliery, and the Smart City project and next generation 5G mobile infrastructure rollout.

Date published: An executive director at the North East England Chamber of Commerce has been highly commended at the inaugural British Asian Professional Awards 2023. Aneela Ali, executive director of finance and corporate services, received the accolade in the Business Professional of the Year category at the prestigious awards ceremony earlier this month.