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July 26, 2021

Ideas & Observations

Construction and the face covering conundrum

By legal directors Francesca Hodgson and Dan Fawcett from law firm Womble Bond Dickinson To mask or not to mask? There is a lot of discussion about masks at the moment as, from 19 July, it is no longer legally required to wear…

July 13, 2020

Uncategorised

New regional funding scheme could boost North post-Brexit

A new report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) into the proposed replacement of European regional development funding schemes has found that areas in the North of England could gain millions of pounds in funding, depending on how…

April 19, 2021

Business & Economy

Career change inspires new business

A former lecturer who landed her job after returning to the classroom in her 30s has launched a business to help others make a career change. Back in 2004 Julie Welsh was working as a family liaison officer when she…

July 16, 2024

Promoted

Muckle LLP: Burning the candle at both ends

What is burnout? Picture this: you’re feeling exhausted at work, you feel that you lack purpose and achievement, and you can’t help but feel cynical about your work in general. What you’re experiencing is burnout. Jason Wainwright, Muckle…

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Citizens Advice Gateshead: A lifeline in the cost of living crisis

For more than six decades, Citizens Advice Gateshead has helped tens of thousands of people move forward at times of upheaval and uncertainty. After being awarded the North East Charity of the Year honour in 2022, now more…

June 25, 2020

Business & Economy

Planning must take priority in North East recovery, says Developing Consensus

The business member organisation, Developing Consensus, is calling for planning to be made a key priority as the North East looks to attract further investment and developing following the COVID-19 pandemic. Developing Consensus works to tackle barriers to growth within…

September 23, 2024

Ideas & Observations

The last word: Rory McKeand

Congratulations on the management buyout. Can you tell us a little about the factors behind the move? It was a natural cycle across two fronts. David Stonehouse, who founded TSG with Sir Graham Wylie in 2003, and later…

March 13, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Behind the entrepreneur: Bethany Ainsley

Bethany Ainsley is a corporate wellbeing specialist, coach, and entrepreneur, and with a team, has provided award-winning services to help people improve their health and wellbeing for more than fifteen years.