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December 18, 2019

Business & Economy

New employment skills facility launched in Sunderland

Sunderland College has opened a new employability hub in Sunderland City Centre, giving adults access to training and support that and helping them find employment. Launched officially last Friday (December 13), the City Skills and Careers hub aims to transform…

May 1, 2019

Business & Economy

Sunderland University launches new programme to tackle inequalities in society

Students are searching for solutions to the rising tide of inequalities locally, nationally and globally as part of the very first masters programme of its kind launched in the North East. With welfare reforms and the rising cost of living…

November 15, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Q&A: Chris Hird, corporate finance partner at Haines Watts

Chris Hird, corporate finance partner at Haines Watts, shares his advice on exit and succession planning, and how he can support business owners navigate the journey.

October 12, 2020

Business & Economy

Aimee launches new venture to help younger generation’s money journey

An independent financial adviser hopes to get more younger people thinking about their economic futures after launching her own company. Aimee Watson has set up Aimee Financial. Aimee, who has more than six years’ industry experience, says the firm offers clients…

August 18, 2021

Business & Economy

Succession planning pays off for growing HR specialist

A family-owned HR consultancy is creating new jobs and increasing its presence in the region, as it begins a new chapter under its second generation of leadership. Darlington-based We do HR was founded by City worker-turned entrepreneur Alasdair Ross in…

July 28, 2021

Business & Economy

Perspective further raises its growth trajectory

Perspective Financial Group Ltd (Perspective), the national financial planning and wealth management firm, today announces it has completed the acquisition of four IFA firms in Warrington, Sevenoaks, Burford and Bury, and also made two senior hires which further bolsters…

December 8, 2021

Business & Economy

Work begins on £50m Brett Wharf site in Gateshead

Gateshead-based contractor Tolent is underway with the first phase of works on the £50m Brett Wharf development. The prominent site on Gateshead’s quayside will create 269 one and two-bed apartments for rent, as well as commercial space, flexible offices, coffee shops and restaurants.

August 5, 2019

Business & Economy

Boost for Sunderland’s seaside with plans for 40-bed inn

Sunderland City Council has agreed terms with The Inn Collection Group for the development of a ‘pub with rooms’, in what is the latest step forward in the transformation of Seaburn. The three-storey venue, which will go before Sunderland’s planning…