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Chamber of Commerce
19:34, 1 MAY 2020
Overlooked candidates take advice on next move in Humber LEP chair saga
Chamber of Commerce
Mike Whitehead and a second Hull professional surprised at appointment after being told there would be a new process
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Chamber chief describes 'shocking' appointment at Humber LEP helm as a 'grubby fix'
Chamber of Commerce
Former council leader's 'two-to three year' interim chair role 'the final nail in the coffin for the Humber LEP' according to Dr Ian Kelly
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Business support agency sees huge increase in calls during pandemic
South West
The Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Growth Hub has been inundated with inquiries since the coronavirus crisis began
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Lord Haskins retires from helm of Humber LEP - former council leader takes interim role
Local Enterprise Partnership
Deputy chairman Stephen Parnaby OBE takes interim role as devolution is decided
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From the archives: Lord Haskins' welcome interview as he takes LEP top role
Local Enterprise Partnership
He married the maiden of a milk empire on the condition he joined the family business, which first brought him to this area more than 40 years ago. His acumen and consumer foresight, together with that of his father-in-law, led Northern Foods to become a pioneer of ready meal development, and a giant in the sector through acquisition, adaption and growth. Now, Lord Christopher Haskins is overseeing an extended pasture, which takes in much more than his East Yorkshire farm, having been appointed chairman of the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership. David Laister met him.
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Continued lockdown could close 60% of businesses within six months
Coronavirus
Exeter survey shows firms have seen sales and cashflow hammered during coronavirus restrictions
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Coronavirus: The left out Welsh businesses who 'dread outcome' of Covid-19 crisis
Wales
Billions of pounds of funding has been offered to firms but some groups are still not being supported
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Midland business leaders welcome Bounce Back Loans scheme
West Midlands
The scheme is designed to support the smallest of businesses
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Government's furlough scheme 'is helping prevent job losses ' - now business leaders say it must be extended
Economy
Most Chamber members have used the scheme - but are less upbeat about Government loans
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Business leaders call for 'sensible conversations' to start to steer region out of lockdown
Chamber of Commerce
South Bank MPs meet virtually with northern Lincolnshire business leaders
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Coronavirus grant support to Plymouth businesses now tops £32m
South West
Plymouth City Council pays out to more than 3,000 businesses but even more are eligible
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Scrubs produced by Savile Row trained Hull tailor as PPE prototype emerges too
Yorkshire & Humber
Gill Long, owner of Cock of the Walk, sought help from Hull MP Diana Johnson
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Big firms come together to help North East best recover from coronavirus lockdown
Economy
Firms in the North East England Chamber of Commerce are looking to have plans in place in a number of areas
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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ Government's coronavirus furlough scheme goes live today - with thousands of applications expected
Coronavirus
The scheme pays up to 80% of workers' wages if they are unable to work due to Covid-19
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Plea goes out to help firms that can't get coronavirus cash lifeline
South West
Business organisations join with local authority to push for support for start-ups and events businesses
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Coronavirus heightens existing cash flow worries says Greater Birmingham Chamber
West Midlands
Business body's latest quarterly survey suggests the West Midlands' manufacturing and service sectors were seeing cash flow worsen before covid-19 took hold
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Search for new chair is scrapped - what now for Humber Local Enterprise Partnership?
Local Enterprise Partnership
Devolution split sees search for Lord Haskins' successor ditched while Covid-19 response continues at pace
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Call to change business loan scheme as only fraction of companies able to get help
Coronavirus
Business Secretary Alok sharma says banks and officials are working to increase numbers of loans
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Firms on a "cliff edge" as not enough help getting to them, business group warns
Economy
Latest British Chambers of Commerce survey comes at the same time as major warnings from a number of industry bodies
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Workers left in limbo by Government's furlough scheme loophole
Coronavirus
People who have changed jobs and then been put on furlough have found their new employer can't claim any cash for them
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More than £120m paid out to North East businesses in coronavirus support
Economy
Councils in the region are helping small firms and those in the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors
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Business groups welcome latest round of Covid-19 support
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Firms with turnovers up to £500m can access support, while availability of state-backed cash for smaller companies extended
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Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber appoints new vice president
West Midlands
Tom Mongan is general manager of Nuneaton-based manufacturing company Subcon Laser
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College hails employers of apprentices while celebrating fourth year as region’s top provider
South West
City College Plymouth is part of an extensive network of employers throughout the city
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