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April 1, 2020

Technology

Newcastle digital marketing agencies offer remote working advice amid pandemic

Neil Robbins, CEO of global affiliate marketing agency Silverbean and eCommerce digital marketing specialists AGY47 has spoken out to provide SMEs with staff wellbeing advice for remote working during the coronavirus pandemic. His comment, posted on both the Silverbean and…

May 9, 2024

Ideas & Observations

The last word: Zoe Lewis, Middlesbrough College Group principal and chief executive

The group recently secured nearly Ā£7 million backing to create learning spaces for adult education, health and care and green skills courses. What will those environments look like, and how will they boost provision? The funding will pay for a…

October 28, 2020

Business & Economy

Sunderland success story commits to the city

A Sunderland business success story celebrating its 20th anniversary is starting its next chapter with a multi-million-pound investment in the city that gave it a chance and a home. Onyx Scientific started out at the North East Business and Innovation…

June 8, 2018

Business & Economy

Managing director of Gatesheadā€™s Gate 7 appointed to North East LEP board

The North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has appointed Kate Wickham, Managing Director of Gateshead-based Gate 7, as a board member. Kate, who in 2017, was recognised with a MBE for services to export and outward investment, joins current board…

July 31, 2018

Business & Economy

Financial boost for talent recruitment in County Durham

A Teesside University service for County Durham SMEs is increasing the financial support available for graduate recruitment. For a limited time, the ā€œcapā€ on Innovate Durhamā€™s maximum subsidy is being lifted, so that eligible businesses receiveĀ  50% of the cost…

April 15, 2019

Business & Economy

Funding for special educational needs cut by 17% per pupil across England

Government spending on support for children and young people with the most complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has failed to keep pace with rising demand, resulting in a reduction in funds available per pupil of 17% across…

February 12, 2020

Business & Economy

Acas releases new guidance on how to prevent NDA misuse

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas), which provides free and impartial advice to employers and employees on workplace relations, has published some new guidance on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases that involve workplace sexual harassment…

March 14, 2017

Business & Economy

College inspires budding female engineersĀ 

Gateshead College teamed up with four primary schools from across the region ā€“ Bede Community, Brighton Avenue and Lingey House in Gateshead and Bournmoor in Houghton-le-Spring ā€“ to invite their pupils to a day of fun-filled activities. The event included…