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November 21, 2019

Business & Economy

Erimus out to foil online criminals with Hiscox-backed ProCyber venture

An insurance broker says it has unveiled a pioneering product to support businesses during a cyber-crime attack. Erimus has developed ProCyber alongside insurance provider Hiscox. Bosses say the apparatus is capable of protecting businesses of any size that experience a data…

October 26, 2020

Technology

Bottlepay launches new micro-payments system

A North East tech company has launched a solution to what it describes as the ‘greatest unsolved problem in finance’. Bottlepay has developed a new app that will solve the problem of micro payments for both retailers and consumers. Micro payments…

September 23, 2020

Business & Economy

North East spearheads year-long ‘12 Clusters of Tech’ campaign 

A new national campaign to champion leading clusters of UK technology has launched, with the North East of England leading the charge. The ‘12 Clusters of Tech’ initiative will explore the unique ecosystems and tech trends in every region of…

February 13, 2019

Business & Economy

North East schools are faring well with new data protection regulations

Schools across the North East of England are faring well with the impact of new data protection laws implemented across Europe last year, says Ward Hadaway. New research carried out by the firm’s Education team asked school business leaders and…

May 9, 2024

Feature

The Crown Jewels

The £450 million Crown Works Studios are going ahead, with work expected to start on a former shipyard site beside Sunderland’s River Wear in the summer. And it’s all a dream come true for Leo Pearlman, a co-founder of production company Fulwell 73. Here, Leo speaks to Colin Young about the endeavour, its economic and employment potential – and his secret fear.

June 7, 2021

Business & Economy

North East Ambition expanded to futureproof workforces

A programme designed to improve careers guidance in North East schools has been such a huge success, the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) is expanding it to support businesses and ensure a skills pipeline for the future. North East…

January 26, 2017

Business & Economy

Development at Tyne Tunnel Trading Estate receives boost from Local Growth Fund

UK Land Estates, which is leading the project to create 52,939 square feet (4,920 square metres) of new business space, has received £1,359,322 from the North East LEP’s Local Growth Fund that helps support economic asset and infrastructure projects…

March 11, 2022

Business & Economy

Square One Law to host free sessions to help firms support Ukrainian visa applications

Square One Law is hosting special information sessions to advise North East businesses how they can support Ukrainian refugees secure visas to the UK.