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November 2, 2021

Business & Economy

Is the logistics and haulage industry ready for the employee, mental health and wellbeing discussion?

Boosting HGV driver salaries is long overdue. However, in an industry at the centre of a global logistics crisis, Emily Pearson, managing director of Our Mind’s Work, looks at why we should be offering more appealing working conditions A recruitment crisis…

July 8, 2022

Business & Economy

Staying in tune on ‘levelling-up’ after one bum note too many

As Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen strolled into a hired marquee alongside SeAH Wind delegates to celebrate the latter’s £400 million Teesworks factory, he was accompanied by something else too.

January 16, 2018

Business & Economy

North East leaders launch plan to transform the region

Plans for future transport investment in the North East and the wider North of England have been outlined today (January 16) at an event marking the publication of a 30-year plan to drive economic growth. Cllr Nick Forbes, Leader of…

February 27, 2019

Business & Economy

Osbit to deliver next generation Subsea Plough to Global Marine Group

Osbit Limited, the offshore technology and engineering company, has secured a contract with Global Marine Group to supply an advanced multi-function pre-lay and backfill subsea plough. The plough, named Scion 240, represents the fourth major trenching system contract Osbit has…

June 24, 2019

Business & Economy

Offshore technology firm Osbit Limited hails “milestone” subsea plough contract

An offshore technology company has hailed its expertise after completing a “milestone project” to support the renewable energy sector. Osbit Limited has delivered an underwater plough to Global Marine Group. Bosses say the technology represents “an industry first”, adding it will…

February 13, 2019

Business & Economy

troo’s technology tool is giving power back to businesses

Business energy benchmarking specialist, troo, has launched a new, innovative technology platform which allows businesses to instantly compare the energy market and see what a good price looks like, free of charge, without any obligations. Its customers who previously…

July 24, 2024

Ideas & Observations

The rise of remote working

The global shift to remote/hybrid working In recent years, the global workforce has experienced a significant transformation due to the rapid adoption of remote working practices. This shift, propelled by technological advancements and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, has made…

September 25, 2020

Business & Economy

Sophie Milliken named North East Entrepreneur of the Year

The founder of SRS Recruitment & Employability Experts (SRS), Sophie Milliken, has been named Great British Entrepreneur of the Year for the North East at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. SRS is supplies large scale…