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June 7, 2019

Business & Economy

Great Exhibition project unites SMEs with academia to drive innovation

A number of North East SMEs have successfully secured funds to access university expertise and drive forward ground-breaking projects. A total of 16 companies are being supported by Collaborate – the research and development strand of GX – which is…

July 30, 2019

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North East average incomes second lowest in the UK

New analysis from wealth management firm Succession Wealth reveals that the average annual income for the North East is £15,809 – up 21.6 per cent from 2008. The research looked at average incomes both by region and by local authority…

June 18, 2020

Business & Economy

Offshore wind sector has potential to support creation of thousands of jobs

A research study commissioned by the North East Local Enterprise Partnership (North East LEP) into the opportunities the offshore wind sector presents for economic growth and employment in the North East, has found that there is potential for significant…

July 30, 2019

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IPPR asks Boris Johnson to ‘Power up the North’ through devolution

The Northern division of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has called on Boris Johnson to demonstrate his commitment to ‘Power up the North’ by backing their plan to devolve power to the regions. Following the new Prime Minister’s…

March 6, 2024

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Joining the dots for a prosperous future

“I’m an entrepreneur, so I’m used to joining the dots and understanding when there is a time and a place to do something. “And this felt like a time and a place.” As founder of Blyth-based robotics firm Tharsus Group, Brian…

May 24, 2021

Business & Economy

Region urged to shine a light on our tourism sector this English Tourism Week

NGI are calling on the region to show their support for the tourism industry, celebrating and sharing everything our area has to offer. As part of the week. NGI will be hosting an online webinar on Wednesday, May 26,…

May 6, 2020

Business & Economy

‘Cracking the Code’ online programme to aid business people navigate the new normal

Tynemouth-based mindset and elite performance coach Dr Maurice Duffy has launched ‘Cracking the Code’, an online programme aimed at preparing business people to navigate the uncertainty and ambiguity of commerce, as the UK gradually moves out of lockdown. Sharing the…

April 14, 2021

Technology

Landmark study on mixing vaccine doses launches in Newcastle

A new UK study investigating whether different coronavirus vaccines can be mixed to improve protection is taking place in Newcastle. The Com-Cov study, which started alternating doses of the Oxford/AstraZeneca and Pfizer vaccines, will now include the Moderna and Novavax…