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August 17, 2020

Business & Economy

Fairstone launches new digital remote advice solution

Fairstone, one of the UKā€™s largest Chartered financial planning firms, has launched a new digital remote advice solution enabling the firm to fully engage with clients in a no-contact environment. The ZETO (zero touch) solution…

May 24, 2018

Business & Economy

Dutch manufacturer invests in North East

Lightweight Containers, a Dutch-based manufacturer of lightweight kegs for the drinks industry, has chosen to locate its first UK manufacturing plant in County Durham. The company has taken a 10 year lease on a 62,000 sq. ft. unit at Foxcover…

October 25, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Devine Chemicals eyes market growth with double expansion

A County Durham speciality chemicals maker and global distributor says it will remain ā€œat the forefrontā€ of industry following a double investment.

April 8, 2024

Business & Economy

North East Local Enterprise Partnership: Evidence to impact ā€“ a scale-up success story

The breadth of work carried out by the North East LEPā€™s Business Growth team over the last decade has been exceptional, says business growth director Colin Bell.Ā  Ā  From the creation of the North East Growth Hub…

October 5, 2020

Uncategorised

COVID-19 and Brexit could compromise levelling up agenda – IFS

The Governmentā€™s levelling up agenda could be compromised by economic disruption from COVID-19 and Brexit, according to new research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The UK ranks at or near the top of international league tables on economic…

April 21, 2020

Business & Economy

‘Triple crown’ business school recognised with top international accreditation

Newcastle University Business School has once more been confirmed in the ranks of the global elite afterĀ receiving re-accreditation from theĀ Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of BusinessĀ (AACSB). The business school has already been given the stamp of re-approval by theĀ European Quality…

June 15, 2021

Business & Economy

Clinic launch aims to champion menā€™s health and well-being

A health clinic dedicated to helping men maintain their physical and mental health has opened its doors in the North East. Male Ageing Pro has been created by Riverview Clinic founder Beverley Ashton to provide a ā€˜confidential and comfortableā€™ setting…

September 10, 2020

Business & Economy

Demand for property in Newcastle has more than doubled in the last year

New research from real estate website Zoopla shows that demand for property in Newcastle has surged by 158 per cent in the last twelve months. Zooplaā€™s Newcastle House Price Index studies multiple local housing trends and prices on an annual…