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June 8, 2022

Business & Economy

WilliamsAli boosts team with corporate finance director appointment

WilliamsAli, the North East’s specialist M&A boutique, has announced the appointment of Simon Hewitson as corporate finance director.

August 22, 2018

Business & Economy

Green credentials with investment in new plug in electric hybrid car fleet

Park Electrical Distributors has demonstrated its commitment to the environment by investing in a second fleet of electric plug-in hybrid Mercedes-Benz whilst reducing costs to the business. Established in 1990 by managing director, Barry Wilkinson, Park has a Β£25 million…

July 14, 2022

Business & Economy

Business events industry ‘on track for recovery’, say new figures

The meetings and events sector is showing signs of post-pandemic recovery, according to an organisation’s latest figures.

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

New home for Armstrong Watson following sustained North East growth

When Armstrong Watson first opened an office in Newcastle’s Quayside, it housed four colleagues, with the business a relative newcomer to the city. In little more than five years, however, the firm has had to relocate twice to…

May 12, 2020

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Recruitment at record lows as North expected to take brunt of coronavirus economic impact

Recruitment activity in the North of England fell to a record low in April, according to the latest UK Report on Jobs from KPMG and REC. The findings in the monthly survey showed an unprecedented reduction in hiring at the…

June 18, 2021

Business & Economy

Refer a friend to help charity

Following on from the bold expansion of services made recently to ensure that their company is more inclusive and helping those that need it, Cascade Cash Management has launched an innovative refer a friend scheme that supports an essential…

September 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Fairstone hails progress as client base grows

A chartered financial planning firm has seen its expansion plan deliver immediate reward after recording a rise in clients. Fairstone says client numbers now stand at 59,000 – a five per cent increase over the past six months. The Boldon Business…

October 18, 2016

Business & Economy

Top business leaders join North East LEP business growth board

Gillian Marshall (pictured), Jacqui Miller-Charlton MBE, Sandra Thompson and Ryan Maughan bring vast public and private sector experience to the board, having reached the top in their respective industries. Their appointments continue a rich vein of business talent who have…