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January 22, 2021

Business & Economy

NGI conference looks at North East COVID-19 response and plans for region’s prosperous future

More than 200 North East businesses came together to hear about the region’s response to coronavirus at a virtual conference. The event, run by public and private sector partnership NewcastleGateshead Initiative (NGI), saw leaders from the region talk about the…

November 22, 2021

Business & Economy

2021 marks record year for MHA Tait Walker corporate finance

MHA Tait Walker Corporate Finance team are celebrating a record year in 2021 following completion of over £100m worth of deals for businesses in the North East and beyond, marking the busiest 12 months for the firm in almost a decade.

May 21, 2021

Business & Economy

£2.5m office scheme unveiled at Lingfield Point

Hundreds of jobs could be created within the Tees Valley over the next 12 months following the launch of a £2.5m office scheme at Lingfield Point. Baldwin is the latest phase to open at the 86-acre business park in Darlington…

March 21, 2023

Business & Economy

Budget’s ‘game-changing investment zones mark major boost for North East’

The Chancellor’s first task in November was to bring financial stability to the market; his Budget now targets growth, writes Kevan Carrick, of JK Property Consultants LLP.

March 6, 2019

Business & Economy

New programme to promote Newcastle on national and international stage launched

A new programme has been launched that will support work to encourage inward investment, stimulate local pride and attract and retain talent in Newcastle. The aim of the Newcastle Ambassador Programme is to use the city’s greatest asset, its people,…

May 21, 2018

Business & Economy

Horizonworks helps biometric product innovator take its next steps

Leading Newcastle-headquartered B2B marketing agency Horizonworks has been appointed to deliver a range of marketing activities to support the reposition and launch of a bespoke biometric insole for North East innovator, Podfo. Podfo – an innovative bespoke biometric insole which…

November 3, 2022

Business & Economy

Interview: Thinking outside the box

The film industry is alive and kicking in the North East. And young, ambitious companies like Motif are thriving in the sector and helping put the region on the map. From their small, but expanding, base in…

April 6, 2020

Business & Economy

New UK car sales down 44.4 per cent in March

New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals that car sales were down 44.4 per cent year-on-year in the month of March. March is normally an important month for the automotive sector, with the issuance of…