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August 1, 2022

Business & Economy

Jackson Hogg: redefining the working week

Specialist recruitment and outsourced people services partner Jackson Hogg is switching to a four-day week. Beginning today, the company says the move will increase productivity, provide even greater quality of client service and deliver a significant boost to employee mental health and wellbeing.

May 17, 2017

Business & Economy

Lloyd Newcastle to host Driving Experience Days in the Tyne Valley

Lloyd Newcastle BMW and MINI are holding adrenaline-fuelled Driving Experience Days at Close House Golf Club to give motorists the chance to drive a route around the Tyne Valley, especially designed to get the most out of iconic vehicles,…

September 26, 2022

Business & Economy

Inspirational female business leaders light up Chamber conference

Over 200 delegates came together to recognise, celebrate and take inspiration from women in business. At the 11th North East England Chamber of Commerce Inspiring Females Conference, at Durham’s Ramside Hall Hotel, speakers and guests shared and applauded stories of personal…

March 25, 2019

Business & Economy

Loganair begins services to Brussels and Stavanger from Newcastle

The first ever Loganair services from Newcastle Airport took to the skies today as the airline officially opened its operating base at the North East’s airport. It was a triple celebration for the Scottish Airline as it launched flights to…

November 25, 2020

Business & Economy

Virgin Money ‘well positioned to emerge from pandemic’ despite losses

A North East bank has recorded £141 million losses after booking a £501 million charge to help deal with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Virgin Money says its impairment charge reflects the “unprecedented deterioration in the economic environment”, with…

June 19, 2020

Business & Economy

FIRST embarks on international collaboration to inspire next generation

A North East company is forging international relationships to help inspire business owners and entrepreneurs fulfil their ambitions. Gateshead-based FIRST, which provides a network of services aimed at connecting young people and start-ups to the local business community, has joined…

July 21, 2022

Business & Economy

Record business lending helps Atom Bank reach ‘cusp’ of full-year profits

A challenger bank stands “on the cusp” of securing its first full-year profits after a record-breaking business lending was matched by strong residential demand.

May 9, 2019

Arts & Culture

TUI UK announces flights to Agidir, Morocco from Newcastle Airport

TUI UK has announced Agadir, Morocco as a new destination for summer 2020 from Newcastle International Airport. The new flight to Moroccan favourite Agadir gives customers even more choice when booking next year’s summer holiday. The first TUI flight from…