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May 6, 2020

Business & Economy

Most firms could be ready to restart operations in less than three weeks

Amid signs that the UK lockdown could be eased in the coming weeks, a British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) survey suggests that the vast majority of firms are ready to ‘restart’ within three weeks. The BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker…

January 2, 2023

Promoted

The region’s largest industrial park just got bigger

County Durham’s commercial environment has expanded after work was completed on units at Newton Aycliffe’s Station Place. Here, Business Durham, the business support service of Durham County Council, highlights the economic and employment potential of the development.  

October 23, 2023

Business & Economy

Torgersens Chartered Accountants creates jobs in Sunderland office move

An accountancy firm is creating jobs in an office expansion.

February 22, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Brims Construction looks to save 150 jobs in Tolent Teesside rescue deal

Around 150 construction jobs look set to be saved.

May 28, 2019

Business & Economy

Patrick Parsons appoints Gail Bamforth as new chief executive

Multi-disciplinary consulting engineer Patrick Parsons has appointed Gail Bamforth as chief executive. Following a period of significant growth through acquisition, the business has appointed Gail to strengthen operations and consolidate its growth. Gail brings with her 25 years of business experience…

August 4, 2020

Business & Economy

Young entrepreneurs grow new student work platform despite lockdown

A new company set up by two young entrepreneurs has continued to grow during the coronavirus lockdown, creating six new jobs and taking on additional office space. Based at UKSE’s Innovation Centre in Hartlepool, Phavour is a platform-based marketplace for…

January 28, 2019

Technology

Kromek awarded $58m Medical Imaging Contract

Kromek (AIM: KMK), a worldwide supplier of detection technology focusing on the medical, security screening and nuclear markets, has been awarded a new contract, by an existing OEM customer, expected to be worth a minimum of $58.1m over a…

July 23, 2019

Business & Economy

Boris Johnson to become Britain’s next Prime Minister

Boris Johnson has defeated Jeremy Hunt in the Conservative Party leadership country and will replace Theresa May as the UK’s Prime Minister. In a ballot of party members, Johnson won 92,153 votes to his rival’s 46,656 and will be tasked…