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March 30, 2021

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North East business confidence rising at fastest pace in the UK

Business confidence in the North East has risen faster than any other UK nation or region in the last month, according to Lloyds Bank. The latest business barometer from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking shows that North East business confidence jumped…

January 24, 2022

Business & Economy

North East tech businesses form strategic partnership to deliver broader range of services

Seriös Group, the North East-based data analytics and testing specialist, has formed a strategic partnership with software house Boxmodel to expand its capabilities and offering to its growing client base.

February 23, 2017

Business & Economy

Young team’s skills tested at the ‘highest’ level

Led by 21-year-old Alex Atkinson, who has recently completed an apprenticeship in flat roofing at Newcastle College, the trio took on the challenge under the watchful eye of Colin Howey, one of a number of highly experienced contract managers…

March 25, 2020

Business & Economy

Teesside University provides NHS with kit to help fight coronavirus

An education institution has sent specialist equipment to the healthcare frontline to fight the coronavirus outbreak. Teesside University has supplied kit to North Tees and Hartlepool Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Officials say the apparatus will support Government efforts to rapidly scale…

April 23, 2021

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April PMI data shows UK economy is recovering rapidly

The UK private sector is expanding at the fastest rate since late-2013 as the end of lockdown restrictions triggered a surge of activity across all major sectors. IHS Markit’s headline UK Composite Output Index registered a reading of 60.0 in…

March 27, 2020

Technology

Parker Bioscience Filtration’s SciLog Suite draws international biopharma community to UK site

An on-site testing facility is helping to strengthen Parker Bioscience Filtration’s presence in the global biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. The SciLog Suite, which was opened at Parker Bioscience Filtration’s Birtley, UK site in 2019, provides personnel from across the biopharma sector…

June 8, 2018

Business & Economy

Chief Secretary to the Treasury opens Square One Law’s new Tees Valley office

Square One Law welcomed Liz Truss MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, to the North East and officially open the firm’s new Tees Valley office. The firm hosted a VIP breakfast meeting for Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen and an…

May 14, 2019

Business & Economy

Perspective Financial Group opens first London office

Perspective Financial Group has opened its first London office. The firm has acquired Thornton Springer Financial Services LLP, a South East London-based financial planning and wealth management company. The acquisition gives Perspective a hub in the capital for the first time…