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August 13, 2019

Business & Economy

University of Sunderland pledges support to startups by partnering with regional competition

Regional startup competition, the If We Can You Can (IWCYC) Challenge, has announced that it will once again collaborate with the University of Sunderland for the fifth consecutive year. Joining the list of North East companies also backing the Challenge…

March 13, 2019

Business & Economy

Think tank calls for new commission to kick start North’s low carbon revolution

A body to ensure that energy workers in the North of England are able to make the most of a “clean energy revolution” should be established as soon as possible, according to a leading think-tank. The Institute for Public Policy…

September 16, 2020

Business & Economy

National network kicks off new business

A vibrant new national network, built around a common goal to kickstart community sport, is already generating fresh business and developing key connections. GiveToLocal’s bold mission to back sport, boost business and build networks is gathering pace following December’s London…

January 16, 2017

Business & Economy

Affordable web design concept launches in North East

The North East’s newest website design company, Begin Digital, has launched this week with a goal to help small businesses represent themselves online with high quality yet affordable website solutions, allowing small businesses to grow…

July 13, 2018

Arts & Culture

Your airport, your app

Newcastle Airport launches app that makes it easier to book, shop and fly The North East’s largest airport, Newcastle International, has today unveiled its very own official mobile app – NCL Airport – in its bid to offer the best…

November 14, 2019

Business & Economy

Port of Tyne to provide funding for uncovering Tyneside’s shipbuilding past

The charity which curates a web-based historical archive reflecting local life in North Tyneside has received funding from the Port of Tyne Community Action Fund at the Community Foundation. As told by those who lived and worked in the area,…

April 8, 2020

Arts & Culture

Footy.com secures £1.625 million investment ahead of global growth

A UK price comparison website for football merchandise and sportswear has secured a £1.625 million round of investment that will allow the company to roll out its expansion strategy and global growth plans. Durham-based Footy.com will use the funding injection…

July 6, 2019

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Sharp increase in UK landlords coming forward about tax avoidance

New research by accounting firm UHY Hacker Young claims that the number of UK buy-to-let landlords admitting to not paying tax on their rental income has risen by 145 per cent over the past 12 months. It is thought that…