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August 6, 2021

Business & Economy

Funding support means growth for plant hire firm

A Teesside plant hire firm is scaling new heights after winning funding to purchase new equipment. Foster Plant Hire, which is based on Wilton International Centre, Redcar, has been providing equipment to the construction industry, councils and the Highways Agency…

September 7, 2022

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Managing the change: menopause and the workplace

With pressure mounting on the Government to increase support around menopause in the workplace, Lisa Kelly, partner in the employment team at leading independent law firm for business Muckle LLP, talks about how it is helping organisations break the…

April 1, 2020

Business & Economy

Education Partnership North East colleges launch ‘virtual open days’

Education Partnership North East is offering its prospective students the chance to experience college life without leaving their homes. Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form have moved their open days online during the COVID-19 outbreak to reassure school…

May 6, 2020

Business & Economy

World Cup winner bowled over by Fintegrate’s grand gesture

A leading financial services team has joined forces with a North East World Cup winner to raise the profile of community sport nationwide. Fintegrate Financial Solutions has pledged to back Tyneside service provider GiveToLocal’s innovative #InspiredToGive campaign. And England’s Ashington-born paceman…

November 23, 2021

Business & Economy

Bereavement tech start-up set to scale

A tech start-up that eases the administrative burden left with bereaved families has set its sights on rapid expansion, after receiving support from a team of North East innovation experts.

July 16, 2024

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September 11, 2023

Business & Economy

Gender wellbeing risks challenge employers’ diversity, equity and inclusion progress

According to new research from Aon and Vitality, companies’ diversity, equity and inclusion practices risk being undermined by gender disparities. Here, Dr Jeanette Cook, Aon principal strategic consultant for health solutions in the UK, and Christine Wood, Aon…

June 14, 2019

Business & Economy

Animmersion buoyant as US demand fuels growth

A North East digital company is aiming to extend its transatlantic links after experiencing a rise in demand from the US. Animmersion says there are “tangible opportunities to further grow our presence” in the country, following a 40 per cent increase…