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March 19, 2021

Business & Economy

Fygo launches app to bolster firms’ revenues after COVID-19

A fintech start-up has launched a venture to help businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Fygo has created a student loyalty app. The company’s founders – Ben Champion and Jonah and Toby Lowenstein – say it provides operators seeking to take…

September 30, 2019

Uncategorised

Former UK-EU ambassador gives talk in Newcastle

A former UK Ambassador to the EU has given a talk in Newcastle about the potential consequences of a remain versus no-deal Brexit for the country. Sir Ivan Rogers discussed his thoughts on the current situation and its possible outcomes…

August 28, 2020

Business & Economy

Support to cut business’s carbon footprint is the BEST

Gosforth-based architect firm Space Architects has received a grant of more than £7200 to help install low energy lighting, slashing their energy bills and carbon footprint by Newcastle City Council. The council’s Business Energy Saving Team is also providing free energy…

May 26, 2023

Business & Economy

Business event will explore the challenges of attracting and retaining talent in the region

Northumbria University and the North East England Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to host a free knowledge-sharing event for business leaders and HR professionals, exploring the challenges of talent attraction and retention and how organisations of all sizes…

May 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Citizens Advice Gateshead: A lifeline in the cost of living crisis

For more than six decades, Citizens Advice Gateshead has helped tens of thousands of people move forward at times of upheaval and uncertainty. After being awarded the North East Charity of the Year honour in 2022, now more…

August 14, 2019

Business & Economy

Durham’s Atom Bank to create 70 jobs after £10 million grant success

A mobile lender founded in the North East has revealed plans to create 70 jobs in a £10 million expansion aimed at strengthening its offering to smaller businesses (SMEs). Atom Bank says it will bolster its near 350-strong workforce after…

February 28, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Britishvolt drives 3000-job factory plans further forward with EUROBAT partnership

A company behind 8000-job vehicle battery factory plans says it has moved up another gear following a new industry partnership.