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The boss of supermarket chain Tesco is stepping down. Chief executive Dave Lewis will leave next summer, saying his decision is a “personal one” and that it is “the right time to pass the baton.” He will leave after six years…

We have recently advised Wingrove on the acquisition of a Peugeot franchise, to add to their existing Citroen and DS franchises. Wingrove Motor Company has been operating in the motor trade for over 90 years and is one of the…

A new forecast has predicted that bank lending to businesses will rise by 14.4 per cent this year – the highest level in 13 years – as many firms look to secure their financial future in the wake of…

A housing association has been honoured for its service to residents. Byker Community Trust (BCT) is now the owner of a Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation. The accolade celebrates BCT’s commitment to delivering high-quality housing and community services. The organisation, which owns…

Energy infrastructure business px has acquired a majority stake in Camm-Pro Ltd, an Aberdeen-based company specialising in project management for the oil and gas sector. Established in 2016, Camm-Pro is known for structuring and delivering development, engineering, construction management and…

With Boris Johnson’s new order for businesses to return to offices, owners are faced with wondering what this return will look like in reality. In the first few weeks of the first lockdown the roads were strikingly quiet and at…

The North of Tyne Combined Authority (NTCA) has pledged £5 million to local help businesses and communities respond to COVID-19. Grants of around £1.5 million have been offered from the NTCA COVID-19 Capacity fund to Northumberland County Council, North Tyneside…

A voyager and world record holder has launched a gin firm that celebrates his taste for exploration.