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November 29, 2019

Business & Economy

Job fears as Npower owner reveals UK restructure plan

An energy supplier operating North East call centres is axing jobs. Npower has revealed plans to revamp UK operations to counter “unprecedented challenges” and save the firm from “a critical and unsustainable business situation.” Bosses at the company, known for running…

October 15, 2020

Business & Economy

Wearside future living expo planned for 2023

Sunderland is to host an internationally significant future living expo in 2023. One of a number of projects to be included in the Riverside Sunderland Masterplan – the blueprint for the development of Sunderland’s new urban quarter – the Future…

October 20, 2023

Business & Economy

NE1 ‘ready to support Newcastle’s once-in-a-generation transformation’ after ballot success

A business improvement district company says it is excited to play its part in a city’s “once-in-a-generation transformation” after being returned for a fourth term.

November 11, 2020

Business & Economy

Tees Valley Mayor unveils £90 million quay plan to make region “UK’s premier offshore wind location”

The North East will become the “UK’s premier offshore wind location” in £90 million development plans, a regeneration boss has claimed. Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen has unveiled a blueprint to build a new quay he says will catalyse the…

November 9, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Plans submitted for £25 million, 200-job Willis Teesside International Airport base

Plans to create a £25 million aircraft maintenance and business flights hub have moved forward.

January 26, 2023

Business & Economy

Recharge Industries launches rescue bid for collapsed Britishvolt

A collapsed electric vehicle battery firm behind 3000-job factory plans could be saved.

December 9, 2019

Business & Economy

Port of Tyne unveils 2050 vision for success

Port bosses have unveiled a blueprint to secure a site’s long-term future. Officials at Port of Tyne say their Tyne 2050 vision will strengthen the base’s domestic and international presence and place it as a pioneering force in ecology and…

November 2, 2021

Business & Economy

Vision for new £36 million Wearside eye hospital gains approval

Plans have been approved to create a “world-class” £36 million eye hospital. Sunderland City Council has backed a blueprint to replace Wearside’s existing eye infirmary with a new base. The hospital – which will sit as part of the ongoing Riverside…