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Member Spotlight: Love, Amelia
This week, we caught up with the baby bank charity to find out how they are utilising their Chamber membership. …
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North East Chamber of Commerce launches 2026 Chamber Business Awards
The Chamber has launched the Chamber Business Awards 2026, inviting organisations from across the region to showcase their achievements and be …
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Restoring confidence for the economic road ahead
The Chamber’s latest column for Bdaily by Erika Armanino, knowledge and research executive After several difficult quarters, …
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Tackling economic inactivity a challenge and opportunity
The Chamber’s latest column for The Journal by Josh Maratty, policy advisor Six years ago, Boris Johnson …
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One in four working-age adults economically inactive in the North East, as the region falls further behind the UK average
Josh Maratty, policy adviser at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said: “The ONS employment figures released today (20 January 2026) …
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Josh Maratty, policy adviser at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said: “The ONS employment figures released today (20 January 2026) …
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Easing cost pressures bring cautious optimism for North East businesses
Economic survey results released today (14 January) by the North East Chamber of Commerce show a more encouraging outlook for businesses …
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The true cost of fraud, and how the North East can stay one step ahead
Emily Cox, Ambassador for the North at Lloyds Banking Group, discusses how fraud is impacting the region’s businesses &…
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North East Chamber of Commerce response to Northern Powerhouse Rail announcement
John McCabe, chief executive at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said: “Northern Powerhouse Rail represents a major …
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North East Chamber of Commerce launches new Future Leaders programme in partnership with Gateshead College
The North East Chamber of Commerce has announced the launch of its inaugural Future Leaders Programme, a new initiative designed …
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North East employment breaks through 70%, as unemployment falls and economic inactivity declines for a fifth consecutive month
Josh Maratty, policy adviser at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said: “The ONS employment figures released today (16 December 2025) …
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Removing frictions: Bank of England shares insights on financial stability and growth with North East businesses
The North East Chamber of Commerce welcomed Nat Benjamin, executive director for financial stability strategy and risk at the Bank …
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