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October 9, 2018

Business & Economy

North East businesses set to embrace flexible working

According to new research, 41% of middle market businesses in the North East are thinking about offering flexible working options to their employees in the next five years. At the same time, many admit they are wary about security and…

June 8, 2018

Business & Economy

Agents appointed on flagship office building at £350 million Newcastle Helix   

Newcastle City Council and Legal & General have appointed GVA and Cushman & Wakefield as joint agents for the marketing and letting of the Lumen building at Newcastle Helix, formerly known as Science Central. The Lumen is the first phase…

October 1, 2019

Business & Economy

Car parts maker Nifco UK ‘will keep driving forward’ despite sales dip

A car parts maker says it remains well placed to build on its successes, despite challenging trading conditions forcing a dip in sales. Nifco UK says a manufacturer’s decision to switch production to Slovakia, the diesel emissions scandal, a US…

June 14, 2019

Business & Economy

High tenant satisfaction for Bernicia housing association

North East housing association, Bernicia, is celebrating after a recent survey found that nine out of ten tenants were satisfied with their services. Commissioned by BMG Research, the survey was sent to 7000 tenants to identify their views on a…

March 15, 2023

Technology

Lockheed Martin and Northumbria University partner to grow North East space economy

A global aerospace firm has launched a £150,000 energy endeavour with a North East education provider.

July 25, 2022

Business & Economy

Raytheon UK closes on deal for Alnwick’s Northern Space and Security

A tech firm supporting the aerospace and defence sectors has agreed a deal to buy a North East operator.

January 8, 2024

Promoted

Charity experts spotlight trending topics in latest podcast series

Leading law firm for business Muckle LLP has launched a new podcast series to highlight the latest trends across the voluntary sector. Leading law firm for business Muckle LLP is lining up charity experts to feature in its…

May 14, 2019

Technology

Adderstone Group back North East based counter terrorism firm

North East based property and investment business, Adderstone Group, has invested a seven-figure sum into OpenWorks Engineering, an award-winning, hi-tech product company which is developing security and counter-terrorism products. OpenWorks, which operates from premises in Stocksfield, Northumberland, has developed a…