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November 27, 2018

Business & Economy

Hirestreet eyes further growth only months after launch

An online fashion rental business which is the first of its kind to tap into the Β£10 billion UK β€˜value’ high street clothing market is pushing on with its ambitious growth plans only five months after launching, having surpassed…

August 16, 2016

Business & Economy

Record five passenger ships in one day at Port of Tyne

The Port of Tyne in North East England is preparing for the busiest day ever at its International Passenger Terminal in North Shields with the arrival of a record five passenger ships all in one day including the biggest…

January 11, 2023

Business & Economy

15 North East founders selected to participate in 2023 startup Pre-Accelerator

Ignite North East has revealed the 15 start-ups participating in its 2023 Pre-Accelerator programme. As part of the programme, each team will receive Β£10,000 in grant funding, mentoring from experienced tech entrepreneurs, and workshops from founders and investors. They will…

December 5, 2019

Business & Economy

NE6 eyes Β£1 million turnover after client wins

Newcastle-based digital agency NE6 is hoping to hit Β£1 million turnover in the next 12-18 months by focussing on new technologies and securing new clients beyond the North East. Founded two years ago by entrepreneurs Steven Symond and Steven Gibbons,…

February 7, 2017

Business & Economy

Newcastle University Business School hosts series of brexit lectures for businesses

Focusing on everything from its bearing on the stock market to the potential impacts on the health service, the public events will invite attendance and encourage discussion from business professionals in all sectors. The first event, Stock Markets and Finance,…

August 8, 2019

Business & Economy

Housebuilder Bellway hails demand as sales hit record level

Newcastle-headquartered housebuilder Bellway has posted record sales after a favourable buying environment maintained customer confidence. The firm’s sales stood at 10,892 in the year to July 31, which was a 5.7 per cent rise on the 10,307 deals it concluded…

November 28, 2019

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Economist Liam Halligan highlights challenges facing UK housing sector at Newcastle event

The economist and journalist Liam Halligan visited the North East this week to showcase his new book, β€˜Home Truths’. Speaking at an event held at St James’ Park and hosted by Walton Robinson and The High Street Group, Liam focused…

July 21, 2022

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Five must-attend events in North America

Night Swims, afterparties, and National Hispanic Heritage Month at the Houses