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November 9, 2016

Business & Economy

Tees Valley experts team up to stop local businesses falling into ‘Uber trap’

This status as a ‘Worker’ gives the drivers access to the National Living Wage, paid leave and potentially other benefits unavailable to the genuinely self-employed individual. Hermes and Deliveroo are also set for similarly heavy scrutiny by the Employment…

November 6, 2020

Business & Economy

North East’s biggest tech careers event to support tech employers and jobseekers during pandemic

The North East’s biggest tech-specific careers fair, Tech Talent, is adjusting to the pandemic to help tech employers and jobseekers connect and address gaps in talent. Set to support job creation and growth within the technical and digital industries, Tech…

August 15, 2022

Arts & Culture

New creative and cultural network Generator Union launches

Talent development agency Generator will bring the creative industries and the associated supply chains together in a collaborative network of freelancers, SMEs, cultural venues and corporations to support jobs, growth and development throughout the North East. Launched at Newcastle’s Live…

February 9, 2018

Business & Economy

Volunteers sought to help make Exhibition ‘Great’

Enthusiastic individuals with a passion for the North are sought to help fill 1000 volunteer roles for Great Exhibition of the North, an opportunity to be part of the biggest event in England in 2018 and deliver a warm-welcome…

November 17, 2022

Business & Economy

Tech Equal teams up with Spark Tees Valley to offer training sessions

Tech Equal, a charity backed by Teesside entrepreneur Dean Benson, has launched to stamp out digital inequality in schools by providing every child with an iPad. The organisation which is currently working with 15 primary schools in Middlesbrough, has also…

October 8, 2018

Uncategorised

Fairstone Group achieve near 50% boost in turnover

Fairstone, one of the UK’s largest Chartered Financial Planning firms, has seen a near 50% increase in revenue in its latest results, thanks to a combination of organic growth and the success of its unique Downstream Buy Out programme. Annual…

January 6, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Designer Flooring – Adding a new dimension to our treasured retreats

Our homes are so much more than bricks and mortar. Launched in 2018, as part of the Karpet Mills Group, Designer Flooring is a market-leader in providing coverings that add new dimensions to our treasured retreats.

October 3, 2023

Build & Sustainability

An inclusive approach to educating the talent of tomorrow

Equinor - alongside Dogger Bank joint venture partners - is building the world’s largest offshore windfarm. To help make it happen, the firm is undertaking a major skills development drive. Here, Tom Nightingale, Equinor’s North East stakeholder manager, explains more.