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Humber Freeport has signed a partnership with the Humber Principals Group of colleges to develop skills employer engagement across the region.
The two organisations will work closely together to connect industry with education and young people with successful careers.
The Humber Principals Group comprises of multiple colleges and college groups, which educate over 50,000 students. It includes Hull College, East Riding College, Bishop Burton College, Wyke Sixth Form College, Wilberforce College, Franklin ...
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Humber Freeport has appointed Richard Beason as its new head of investment. He was previously economic development manager for Selby District Council, and subsequently North Yorkshire Council, for the past four years. He previously worked for Birmingham City University, as its growth hub account manager, and East Midlands Chamber of ...
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Humber Freeport highlighted the region’s investment proposition and growing momentum at the UK’s largest property and infrastructure event, UKREiiF in Leeds during May.
It joined representatives from across the region at UKREiiF in Leeds, the three-day event aimed at unlocking investment and driving regeneration across the UK.
Central to the panel discussions ...
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As widely expected, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed that that five new customs sites at existing freeports will be designated shortly, in her Budget speech on 30 October. The government will also work to ensure the Freeports policy model aligns with the national Industrial Strategy.
She said that Freeports – along with ...
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Humber Freeport says that over £1bn of new investment has been pledged 12 months on from its launch.
Investments committed to tax sites in Hull and Goole are expected to create more than 700 skilled jobs, in sectors ranging from advanced manufacturing and technology to ports and green energy.
Humber Freeport chair ...
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