A local authority has officially opened an £8.3 million business hub it says will help the firms of tomorrow “flourish”.

Hospitality, tourism and food and drink businesses are being encouraged to become members of an innovation programme aimed at boosting the sector.

A precision engineering firm is primed to “build on excellent growth of recent years” following a management buyout, its new senior team has said.

A top economic commentator has advised business owners to stay calm amid the volatile financial environment.

An employment lawyer has swapped the office for the hockey pitch in a bid for international glory.

A training provider is partnering with a support organisation to help businesses meet targets.

Two defence engineering firms are primed for “a significant increase in jobs” after being bought by an international operator, bosses have said.

A law firm says it has “the foundations to face future challenges and go from strength-to-strength” after posting financial highs.

Specialist recruitment and outsourced people services partner Jackson Hogg has moved to new headquarters in Wallsend’s Cobalt Business Exchange. Providing space to expand both its team and client services, the new surrounds will also play an intrinsic role in the company’s recently-announced switch to a four-day working week.

A trio of IT and cybersecurity companies have joined forces under a new name in a move they say will help public and private sector organisations better make the digital switch.

A funeral services company has marked its second anniversary with a team expansion.

A contractor has been appointed to create a £15 million skills hub focused on nurturing the house builders of tomorrow.