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March 24, 2021

Technology

QuantuMDx secures £11 million from the Future Fund

A North East life sciences company developing molecular diagnostics kits has announced it has raised £11 million in its latest funding round. QuantuMDx has said that the investment will be used to complete manufacturing and commercial scale up of Q-POC…

June 6, 2019

Business & Economy

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct makes £51.9 million offer for GAME – but warns over potential job cuts and store closures

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct International has made a £51.9 million bid for a computer game and console chain – but warned jobs and stores could be lost in the deal. The high street sportswear retailer has offered 30p a share…

June 19, 2019

Business & Economy

University incubator helps create tomorrow’s entrepreneurs

Northumbria University, Newcastle, is developing a purpose-built incubator hub to support its flourishing community of student and graduate start-ups – and is urging business partners to offer mentoring and financial backing. Innovation Northumbria: Incubator will open in October as a…

May 13, 2021

Business & Economy

Wiring work win at former Olympic site

A North East company took its place on the podium of suppliers for one of London’s most high-profile developments. Apex Wiring Solutions supplied full modular wiring systems for UCL London, during construction of its latest building, on land that was…

March 24, 2022

Ideas & Observations

‘Studying at Sunderland ranks high among best decisions of my life’

A Sunderland graduate has landed his big TV break reporting on England’s Test cricket series in the West Indies - fulfilling a life-long sports presenting dream.

October 4, 2021

Business & Economy

Port of Tyne and Equinor announced as new North East Energy Catalyst partners

The Port of Tyne and Equinor have been announced as partners in the North East Energy Catalyst network.

November 27, 2019

Business & Economy

Invoice finance – A solution to cash flow issues for SMEs in the North East?

According to new research from Siemens Financial Services (SFS), North East manufacturing SMEs could unlock £849 million through the use of invoice finance. Invoice finance is a system whereby a company invoices their customer, then up to 90 per cent…

May 13, 2021

Business & Economy

New tech innovation to support South Tyneside care system

A new tech solution will enable young people in the South Tyneside care system to access loved memories that may otherwise be lost or forgotten. Developed by Nebula Labs, the Virtual Memory Box is the result of an innovation call…