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North East business leader gives stark jobs warning over no-deal Brexit
Brexit
Warning from head of North East England Chamber of Commerce is echoed by other organisations
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Call for 'flexible' furlough and Eat Out to Help Out schemes to stop economy 'going off cliff'
Coronavirus
CEO of Cornwall Chamber of Commerce says Government must act to prevent mass unemployment after October 31
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Lockdown boom for Ƶ’s biggest dedicated cargo airport
Transport
As passenger flights pretty much stopped cargo flights saw big increase
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British Chambers of Commerce chief Dr Adam Marshall to stand down in spring
Chamber of Commerce
The reason for his departure is unknown - and the search for a successor is set to begin
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Kickstart scheme apprenticeship call by Chamber of Commerce as council commits to 30 placements
Chamber of Commerce
Paving the way for a career will 'make it more cost effective for the Government in the medium term'
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Ƶ unemployment creeps up as Covid-19 pandemic hits business
Employment
"It is probable that unemployment will escalate sharply as government support winds down"
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North East business group ramps up calls for action on regional inequality
Economy
North East England Chamber of Commerce is launching its Stronger North East campaign
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Ministers hail Japan deal as boost to North East employers - but face Brexit warnings
Economy
Government says deal agreed in principle with Japan will boost companies like Nissan and Hitachi
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Ƶ economy grew by 6.6% in July as lockdown measures were eased
Coronavirus
But the ONS said that the Ƶ 'has still only recovered just over half of the lost output'
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No-deal Brexit would be “one crisis too many” for small firms as FSB appeals for state aid
Brexit
“Combined mixture of Brexit and Covid is likely to topple many SMEs”
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Welsh Government response after Covid lockdown grants announced for firms in England
Wales
The Government said it would review the needs of businesses affected by local restrictions
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Mixed reaction to Government grants for businesses in localised lockdown areas
Coronavirus
Grants of up to £1,500 every three weeks will be available, but one business group says it is not enough
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Tightened restrictions in Bolton ‘could be extremely damaging’ for hospitality sector, says chamber of commerce
Restaurants
Health Secretary Matt Hancock yesterday announced Bolton pubs and restaurants will only be able to offer a takeaway service until further notice
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North East business group sets up commission to investigate racial inequalities
Race
North East England Chamber of Commerce hopes commission will provide guidance for businesses in the region
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Chamber of Commerce is intermediary for £2bn Kickstart Government scheme and urges firms to sign up
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West Cheshire and North Wales Chamber of Commerce says they don't need to be members
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North Wales MP says 'reassured' small firms will benefit from Kickstart jobs scheme
Coronavirus
The FSB and a local wine maker had voiced concerns the scheme would only help big business
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New chair of North East LEP chair acknowledges challenges but highlights region's togetherness
Economy
Lucy Winskell took over as chair of the North East LEP this week
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Government launches £2bn Kickstart scheme to provide work for young people
Employment
Programme will subsidise wages for young people on training programmes after fears they could be left behind by the coronavirus crisis
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Warning 'Covid complacency' will put Bury economy and businesses at risk
North West
The leading business figure said investment in 'rigorous' safety protocol is vital for the area's survival
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University executive appointed as chair of the North East LEP
Local Enterprise Partnership
Lucy Winskell, who is pro vice-chancellor of Northumbria University, succeeds Andrew Hodgson at the LEP
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Midland businesses urged to prepare for new markets ahead of EU exit
West Midlands
Business organisations have expressed concern over the end of the EU transition period
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Crowdfunder launched to expand rural business support network
SMEs
County Durham farmer Jo Martin set up the Rural Business Network in County Durham and has already been nominated for two awards
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Calls for more funding for lockdown-hit firms as Oldham avoids toughest measures
North West
A full lockdown would have had a 'huge impact' on the local economy, and it's been claimed that more protection is needed
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Hull Trains back on track but 'not out of the woods' as storm damage hampers first return
Transport
First service in more than four months caught up in Storm Ellen East Coast Main Line closure
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