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September 11, 2023

Business & Economy

Unlocking business growth: The power of cybersecurity certifications

From recent Electoral Commission hacking to attacks on local authorities, schools, ambulance trusts and major employers including WH Smith, cybercrime is never too far from the headlines. Yet despite such high-profile cases, many businesses continue to operate without…

September 9, 2022

Business & Economy

Port of Tyne drives up green commitment with charging point work

A port has ramped up a green pledge after making a “substantial” electric vehicle investment.

June 16, 2021

Business & Economy

Azets reveals 100-job plan for North East

An accountancy firm has unveiled plans to create 100 North East jobs. Azets says it wants new staff to help fuel a five-year growth blueprint that includes taking turnover to more than £30 million. It has also pledged to invest in its…

October 6, 2020

Business & Economy

Government backed over plans for £160 million ‘green revolution’

The Government’s plan for a £160 million “green industrial revolution” that aims to create and support thousands of jobs has received support from North East business figures. Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (Tuesday, October 6) set out a Build Back…

February 2, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Approval for Wastefront AS’ ‘landmark’ 100-job Port of Sunderland tyre recycling plant

Plans have been approved for a “game-changing” £100 million Wearside tyre recycling plant.

April 1, 2020

Business & Economy

Finley Structures secures Durham County Council HQ steel deal

A County Durham steel fabrication firm has secured a contract to support a local authority’s office transformation plan. Finley Structures is supplying 12,000 metres of steel for Durham County Council’s new headquarters. The authority is building a smaller base on the…

August 25, 2020

Arts & Culture

Teesside chef shows entrepreneurial spirit to launch Deja Food Truck

A chef who was left out of work when the coronavirus pandemic struck has launched a new business, Deja Food Truck. Chef James Tulley, 41, was unable to be furloughed after starting a new job just as the lockdown came…

July 2, 2024

Build & Sustainability

Materials Processing Institute ‘will lead sustainable charge’ after £4.2 million support

A research and innovation base has reaffirmed its commitment to “leading the charge in sustainable development” after securing £4.2 million backing, its new boss has said. The Materials Processing Institute has received support through the UK…