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March 21, 2023

Business & Economy

Budget’s ‘game-changing investment zones mark major boost for North East’

The Chancellor’s first task in November was to bring financial stability to the market; his Budget now targets growth, writes Kevan Carrick, of JK Property Consultants LLP.

August 24, 2021

Business & Economy

North East travel insurance specialist launches innovative tech solution

Sunderland’s specialist travel insurance provider Just Travel Cover has partnered with Leeds based InsurTech CPP UK to launch Smart Luggage.

April 29, 2019

Business & Economy

Benjamin Mee and Heather Mills lead speaker line-up at Entrepreneurs’ Forum conference

The man who restored the fortunes of Dartmoor Zoo and was later depicted by Matt Damon in a Hollywood blockbuster will join Heather Mills and several other inspirational figures at a North East entrepreneurial event. The Entrepreneurs’ Forum’s Together We…

November 17, 2022

Business & Economy

Tech Equal teams up with Spark Tees Valley to offer training sessions

Tech Equal, a charity backed by Teesside entrepreneur Dean Benson, has launched to stamp out digital inequality in schools by providing every child with an iPad. The organisation which is currently working with 15 primary schools in Middlesbrough, has also…

May 28, 2024

Business & Economy

Newcastle Airport invests £20 million ahead of busy summer season

Newcastle Airport is expecting to welcome over 3.5 million passengers this summer. The airport has been preparing for the upcoming summer season and significant increase in passenger numbers, with over £20m worth of investments including a new security search…

April 15, 2021

Business & Economy

GPG’s French operation opens new Paris headquarters

The French division of Global Procurement Group (GPG) has expanded into a new Paris headquarters. Energies France, which is Northern Gas & Power’s sister operation, had outgrown its three previous offices and the move into a 5400sqm space will enable…

August 16, 2018

Business & Economy

Northumberland couple turn holiday dream into successful business venture

Holiday cottage owners, Lynn and Pete Clarke, have capitalised on business support opportunities available within Northumberland to turn their holiday dream into a successful business reality. Lynn Clarke, owner of Leaholme Cottage in Newton-by-the-Sea, first fell in love with the…

March 27, 2020

Arts & Culture

Full circle delivery service keeping beer on tap

A craft brewery and its liquor store are keeping customers happy through a new and hugely popular delivery service. Full Circle Brew Co opened its Hoults Yard-based brewery last November, while its liquor store, The Pip Stop, opened last month…