Apprentices will build the future of our region’s economy – that’s the message from Northern Skills Group this National Apprenticeship Week.

An organisation which helps disadvantaged people back into secure, sustainable employment has marked its 10th year in business by announcing further plans to grow.

Insurance brokerage, risk management and consulting firm Gallagher has been appointed by Durham-headquartered firm Atom bank to provide the business with insurance and risk management advice as it targets further growth. 

Cygnet Law has opened the new premises which are situated at Alton House,Grange Road,  Darlington. This is the third premise now for the law firm, which has opened two new offices in the past six months to support its rapid growth. 

Newcastle College has been recognised for its commitment to being a great place to work. The College has been awarded the North of Tyne Good Work Pledge, a scheme that recognises those businesses in North Tyneside committed to providing good jobs and looks after its workforce.

A County Durham estate agent has recorded its best ever year of selling, beating its nearest competitor by nearly 100.

Engineering recruitment and contracting specialist the NRL Group have announced the successful acquisition of CD Group.

The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has welcomed the landmark investment by Sage, hailing a “transformational” programme that will change 90,000 young lives in the North East over the next five years.

To mark National Apprenticeship Week, global automotive manufacturer TMD Friction has announced plans to recruit even more apprentices.

Metrocentre Gateshead has announced the launch of an all-new Jump Start Programme to help upskill talent in the region.

A Newcastle-based healthcare business has experienced a record year that has seen its workforce double and its revenues soar.