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April 15, 2021

Business & Economy

GPG’s French operation opens new Paris headquarters

The French division of Global Procurement Group (GPG) has expanded into a new Paris headquarters. Energies France, which is Northern Gas & Power’s sister operation, had outgrown its three previous offices and the move into a 5400sqm space will enable…

January 23, 2017

Technology

hedgehog lab opens Denmark office to grow in Europe post-Brexit

The app developer – which also has offices in Austin, Boston, London and India – has launched the Copenhagen site as a sales and customer centre, but ultimately hopes to develop it into its European headquarters. The move follows extensive…

February 27, 2019

Business & Economy

Startup programme opens to encourage enterprise in Sunderland

Budding entrepreneurs are being encouraged to take advantage of a new programme to help people in Sunderland start up in business. The Prospecting for Enterprise initiative, which is being delivered by the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), aims…

April 25, 2019

Business & Economy

Day centre for learners with disabilities opens

Local authorities in Teesside and North Yorkshire are backing a new scheme taking a fresh approach to helping adults with learning difficulties. The Robin Centre, based at Ormesby, Middlesbrough, has officially opened to the first students, all aged 18 and…

March 16, 2021

Business & Economy

Mazars expands into North East with Newcastle office opening

An international tax, accounting and advisory firm has expanded into the North East. Mazars has opened an office in The Corner, in Newcastle. Bosses say the move reflects the company’s “ambitious plans to expand its team and attract talented candidates from…

July 11, 2019

Business & Economy

Hyperdrive Innovation opens Sunderland HYVE plant to meet global demand

A lithium-ion battery technology designer has opened a North East manufacturing plant it says will create jobs and help the company to meet growing industry demand. Hyperdrive Innovation has founded HYVE in Sunderland. The company, which makes battery packs for electric vehicles…

September 17, 2018

Business & Economy

Funding award opens a world of opportunity for Horizon Works

A North-East based B2B marketing agency has been awarded funding to support its exporting activities in North America after winning a grant from Heathrow’s World of Opportunity SME Grants Programme. Horizon Works is one of only 20 companies throughout the…

June 3, 2021

Business & Economy

Café fighting food waste opens in Newcastle City Centre

A new eatery on a mission to fight food waste has opened in Newcastle City Centre. The popular Magic Hat Kitchen has launched its first permanent site, giving diners the chance to sample its unique eating experience: high-quality meals…