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Chamber responds to the Chancellor’s pre-Budget statement

Reacting to the Chancellor’s speech this morning (Tuesday 4 November 2025), Rhiannon Bearne, deputy chief executive at the North East …

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The Autumn Budget and growth

By Rachel Anderson, assistant director, policy Autumn is here, and stranger sounds than usual are emanating from Whitehall. It is …

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Two North East businesses named national winners at Chamber Business Awards 2025

The North East Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share that two of its members, Southern Asset Management and Square …

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Employment Rights Bill shapes outlook as North East businesses remain cautious

Economic survey results released today (20 October) by the North East Chamber of Commerce reveal that business confidence across the region …

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Chamber urges government to impose no new taxes on business to unlock North East growth in Autumn Budget

The North East Chamber of Commerce has submitted its priorities ahead of the UK Autumn Budget, calling for practical, high-impact …

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North East unemployment rises; however, the North East’s persistent high economic inactivity sees a decrease

Josh Maratty, policy adviser at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said: “The ONS employment figures released today (14 October 2025) …

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Make sure you’re ready for French VAT changes

The Current Process: CPC 42 (known as Regime 42) currently allows UK businesses selling DDP into the EU to bring their goods …

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Inspiring Women in Business Awards 2025 shortlist announced

The Chamber has revealed the shortlist for its Inspiring Women in Business Awards 2025, celebrating women across the region who are …

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Education Secretary discusses skills, growth and opportunity at Chamber 1815 Lunch

More than 200 senior business leaders from across the region gathered at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light last week for …

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Unlocking our future

By Rhiannon Bearne, deputy chief executive Late last month, I had the pleasure of joining over 100 businesses, charities, public sector …

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In defence of slowing down: what the small tasks teach us 

By Jessie Kelly-Baxter, policy manager At a recent event on Artificial Intelligence (AI), one theme kept coming up: AI excels …

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John McCabe backs collaborative approach to Mayor’s development zone

John McCabe, chief executive at the North East Chamber of Commerce, has reaffirmed his commitment to collaboration and regional growth …

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