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July 10, 2020

Business & Economy

Former SSI site development could create more than 9000 jobs for Teesside

The South Tees Development Corporation has (July 10) submitted plans for a 4.5million sq ft of state-of-the-art manufacturing space on the site of the former SSI steelworks in Redcar, which could create more than 9000 jobs. The huge scheme would…

February 8, 2021

Business & Economy

60,000 jobs hope as North East England Freeport bid lodged

A business and public sector partnership has officially lodged a bid for the North East England Freeport, which experts believe could generate a £2.1 billion for UK exporters. Government support for the proposal would see the North East England Freeport…

February 28, 2022

Business & Economy

Mayor welcomes Barclays bosses for Teesside freeport tour

Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has welcomed Barclays Bank’s group chief executive and its head of manufacturing, transport and logistics on a Teesside freeport tour.

October 5, 2020

Business & Economy

LEP careers pilot inspiring North East primary pupils, audit finds

A new programme to raise the standard of careers education in primary schools has made significant progress in its first year. The Career Benchmarks Primary Pilot is a new project from the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), which aims…

August 27, 2021

Business & Economy

Azets launches recruitment initiative targeting retirees and those on career breaks

Azets, the UK’s largest regional accountancy firm and business advisor to SMEs is launching a new recruitment initiative to proactively target retirees and those on career breaks, opening opportunities to those who seek flexibility and bring valued experience to…

January 5, 2024

Build & Sustainability

Q&A: James Longfield, director and lead architect at Northern Bureau for Architecture

For our readers who aren’t familiar, can you please introduce yourselves and briefly describe your role at Northern Bureau for Architecture? Northern Bureau for Architecture is a small design and research-led architecture practice rooted in the…

April 29, 2019

Business & Economy

Digital firm Animmersion supports Sirius Minerals’ polyhalite mine development

A digital services firm is working alongside a mining company to support its multi-billion pound fertiliser project. Animmersion is collaborating with Sirius Minerals as it develops the UK’s first deep mine in 40 years. The Middlesbrough-based company is helping Sirius visualise…

January 28, 2022

Business & Economy

MHA Tait Walker welcomes new associate partner

Leading accountancy and advisory firm MHA Tait Walker has strengthened its Partner Group by promoting Claire Hinshaw to Associate Partner.