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July 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Home Group reveals 30-job plan in digital expansion

A housing association has revealed plans to create up to 30 jobs to support a digital expansion. Home Group is strengthening its team to ensure more customers can use digital accounts. The Gosforth-based business says the expansion will cover a number…

February 19, 2020

Business & Economy

Innovative North East SMEs can access grants through the GX Project

SMEs looking to drive innovation in the North East will be able to access a new set of grants as part of the GX Project, a legacy of the Great Exhibition of the North. Initially a two-year programme to support…

September 4, 2020

Business & Economy

Presca-led sustainable sportswear project receives £25,000 boost

A project aimed at creating the world’s first sustainable sportswear range has received £25,000 funding to boost its progress. A scheme led by Middlesbrough-based Presca has been backed by the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority’s Collaborative Networks Programme. Bosses say…

September 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Nexus says ‘no decision made’ on Metro contract amid claims Hitachi Rail has missed out

Tyne and Wear Metro bosses have denied reports the operator has snubbed a North East trainbuilder for a £362 million rolling stock deal. Nexus says it has made “no decision about who might be awarded the contract” amid reports Hitachi…

April 29, 2021

Business & Economy

Melius Group looks to bolster team after Haylofts move

A tech firm has revealed plans to double its workforce by the end of 2021. Melius Group wants new staff as it prepares to take advantage of “significant opportunities for growth”. The expansion plan comes as the company settles into a…

October 16, 2018

Business & Economy

First letting secured at speculative industrial scheme

North East industrial property specialist HTA Real Estate has secured the first letting at Infinity Park, a brand new speculative development in South Tyneside. The £5m scheme at Monkton Business Park in Hebburn comprises of three new high specification industrial…

September 27, 2024

Business & Economy

Technology development firm expands operations with new cable technology centre

SuperNode has opened its new cable technology centre in Blyth – expanding their operations beyond Dublin, where they have been based since their founding in 2018. John Fitzgerald, SuperNode chief executive, said: “Our new cable technology centre is a…

June 2, 2020

Business & Economy

£11 million of business support and tax relief secured through Haines Watts

Chartered accountancy firm Haines Watts has helped business owners across the North East, Yorkshire and the Humber secure £11 million in support during the coronavirus pandemic. £9 million of funds secured by regional firms was through business support measures such…