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Chris Hobson, East Midlands Chamber director of policy and insight. Picture: East Midlands Chamber

East Midlands Chamber launches database that gives insight into skills needs

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber chief executive

Unemployment rate in East Midlands is 'promising' as figures drop

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber chief executive

Unemployment rate in East Midlands rises to highest since October 2021

Scientific was named Nottinghamshire Business of the Year at last year's East Midlands Business Awards. Photo: Avit Media

Nottinghamshire nominations open now for East Midlands Business Awards

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber chief executive.

'Government must sort out EU relations amid Brexit problems for businesses'

Scott Knowles says Government indecisiveness is having a negative affect on business

‘East Midlands should be at heart of vision to create innovative economy’

Scott Knowles says Government indecisiveness is having a negative affect on business

Business body says Government indecisiveness is causing 'zero-confidence'

Chris Hobson presenting the findings the East Midlands Chamber's quarterly economic survey

New research finds business confidence falling in Nottinghamshire

The East Midlands' unemployment rate has risen for the second month in a row

Business chiefs say Government must get serious about jobs in East Midlands

Chris Hobson, director of policy and external affairs at East Midlands Chamber. Photo: Mark Averill

Business chiefs demand 'action, not words' from Government on the economy

East Midlands Chamber chief executive Scott Knowles has been appointed as chair of the newly-formed employment advisory board at HMP Sudbury Prison. Photo: Mark Averill

East Midlands business chief appointed chair of prison advisory board
One of the region’s most prominent business leaders is helping to bridge the gap between employers and prisoners after being appointed to a key position.

East Midlands Chamber (Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire) chief executive Scott Knowles

Energy cap for businesses is step in right direction, says East Midlands Chamber

Scott Knowles says the Government must take action now before it is too late

Business chief warms firms will fail unless Government freezes energy prices now

The East Midlands' unemployment rate remains the lowest in the UK

Business body warns tightening labour market is a ‘ticking timebomb’

Unemployment in the East Midlands is now the lowest in the country

Unemployment rate in the East Midlands now the lowest in the country

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber chief executive

Business chief says Prime Minister's resignation causes more uncertainty

Lucy Robinson says it is more vital than ever that companies look after their employees. Photo: Mark Averill

Business body named one of best companies to work for in the East Midlands

Scott Knowles says the Government must act now to stop the UK falling into recession

Business chiefs warn Government against 'sleepwalking' into a major recession

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber chief executive, says the Government needs to put its money where its mouth is and deliver for business

Hucknall and Bulwell firms need to see results from Queen's Speech promises

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber chief executive, says the timing of the Government's NI increase 'could hardly be worse'

Business body criticises National Insurance rise as another blow to firms

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber chief executive, called the Spring Statement 'a missed opportunity'

Business body blasts 'missed opportunity' for Chancellor to help local companies

Nominations are now open for this year's Generation Next business awards

Young business talent invited to apply for East Midlands awards

The Chancellor Rishi Sunak will deliver his Spring Statement on Wednesday. Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Business chiefs call on Chancellor to help Hucknall and Bulwell companies

Unemployment has hit another record low across the region

Unemployment rate hits fresh record low – but skills gaps linger

Diane Beresford, deputy chief executive at East Midlands Chamber, says the scheme is about investing in skills. Photo: Beverley Perkins

Fully-funded leadership and management training on offer for businesses

Chris Hobson, director of policy and external affairs at East Midlands Chamber. Photo: Mark Averill

Business chiefs are 'cautiously optimistic' about future

The East Midlands unemployment rate is at its lowest point in seven years (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images)

East Midlands’ unemployment rate falls to its lowest point on record

Nottingham has been awarded £3 million of Government funding

Nottingham lands £3m funding boost to support jobs growth and training
Nottingham has been successful in applying for almost £3million of funding to be spent on improving skills, boosting employment and helping businesses to grow.

Commenting on the ongoing fuel crirs, Scott Knowles, the chief executive of East Midlands Chamber, says the Government has ignored the warning signs over the HGV driver shortage for too long

Further action needed on HGV driver fiasco, says business boss

Changes are being made to the travel system

New system for international travel will 'provide a major boost to the economy'

Scott Knowles, chief executive of the East Midlands Chamber

East Midlands job market is bouncing back but skills issues persist

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber chief executive

Business chiefs call on Government to 'salvage summer' for the travel industry

Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave an update on relaxing restrictions imposed on the country during the Covid-19 pandemic at a virtual press conference at Downing Street on July 5

End of restrictions will be a ‘huge boost for businesses’

Scott Knowles, East Midlands Chamber chief executive. Photo: Mark Averill

Business chief hails 'crucial milestone' as indoor hospitality returns

Generation Next Awards 2021: East Midlands Chamber has launched new awards to celebrate the region’s young professionals and entrepreneurs

New business awards will celebrate young professionals and entrepreneurs

Scott Knowles says Nottinghamshire being in tier three is hugely frustrating for the hospitality sector. Photo: Beverley Perkins

Business group says 'Christmas cancelled' for hospitality sector in Nottinghams...

The UK unemployment rate has risen to its highest level for two years.

East Midlands hit hardest by unemployment during pandemic

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PAY RISE: National Minimum Wage increases 20p today

Demolition work is due to begin today

Chamber praises zero hour contracts as they rise 26 per cent in the East Midland...

George Cowcher

George Cowcher steps down as chief executive of East Midlands Chamber

Chamber Chief Executive George Cowcher

Firms welcome election certainty

Mansfield school’s vision to ‘fix’ link between education and the world of work

Unemployment falls by 2,500 in East Midlands

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne outside 11 Downing Street before heading to the House of Commons to deliver his annual Budget statement. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Wednesday March 19, 2014. See PA BUDGET stories. Photo credit should read: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

East Midlands Chamber leader’s concerns over upcoming budget

Award-winner: Caroline Cox

Rising Mansfield star proves a shining example
A Mansfield woman has scooped a prestigious honour as a rising star in the region’s business community.

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Report claims jobs boom in Nottingham

£400m leisure complex ‘will completely transform’ Chesterfield and Peak economy

A £1.4 billion investment will see the East Midlands' 'smart motorway scheme' extended across the region

M1 upgrade is part of £1.4 billion investment on region’s roads

Businesses bosses call for overhaul of ‘broken business rates’ in bid to save ou...

Business leaders from around the East Midlands head to Westminster to unveil dem...

Internet retail could hold the key to our economy