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January 20, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Keeping the electric dream alive

It wasn’t supposed to end this way. But then not all stories have a happy ending. Britishvolt’s arc started brightly enough; the poeticism of transforming an ex-power station coal store into a sprawling renewable battery plant bestowed it instant page-turner status. But…

June 9, 2022

Business & Economy

Haines Watts adds new specialists to not-for-profit team

Leading accountancy firm, Haines Watts, has bolstered its not-for-profit offering with a trio of senior appointments across audit, tax and VAT in the North East. The new appointments collectively bring over four decades of not-for-profit experience and come as the…

October 30, 2019

Business & Economy

Applied Graphene Materials hails ‘landmark moment’ with Halfords primer deal

A company developing a so-called wonder substance has hailed a “landmark moment” after sealing a deal with a well-known motoring retailer. Applied Graphene Materials says Halfords is selling a primer enhanced by its technology across its 465-plus store estate and…

March 3, 2023

Business & Economy

Five minutes with…

It may be known for its soft seating, but with a European expansion complementing high calibre boardroom additions and gold Investors in People accreditation, Cramlington-based Bazaar Group is very much a company on the move. Here, chief executive…

February 15, 2018

Business & Economy

A first look at George Clarke’s fab houses – launching this spring at Smith’s Dock

Places for People and Urban Splash, the joint venture partnership redeveloping Smith’s Dock in North Shields, have released a new image that shows what the next homes at the site will look like. With 24 modular Town Houses on The…

April 29, 2021

Business & Economy

Beckleberry’s ‘will be flying high again’ after COVID-19 pivot

A family-run sweet puddings and pastries maker has its eyes on fresh national growth after a COVID-19 pivot provided new impetus. Beckleberry’s says it will “once again be flying high” following a switch to themed treat boxes last year. And bosses…

April 6, 2022

Business & Economy

Haines Watts strengthens incentives and reliefs team

Leading accountancy firm, Haines Watts, has bolstered its tax incentives and reliefs service line, with a newly launched capital allowances offering. The team will be headed up by David Holroyd who joins Haines Watts as a Director. With over 35…

January 9, 2023

Business & Economy

Haines Watts expands corporate finance team to meet growing demand

Haines Watts’ corporate finance team is celebrating another year of success across the North of England and Scotland. Since the beginning of 2022 they have welcomed two new team members; celebrated two promotions; completed a flurry of deals across…