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July 16, 2020

Business & Economy

Tolent tops out on new £4.1 million development in York

North East construction company, Tolent, has reached the top of a £4.1 million residential development in York this week. Looking out towards the city centre with views of York Minster, the top floor of the four storey apartment scheme will…

August 7, 2020

Business & Economy

New additions fuel FloKi Health’s expansion plan

A health tech start-up has expanded its workforce as it targets future growth. FloKi Health has taken its project team from eight to 18 staff. The Newcastle-based firm has invested in experience across technical development, sales and marketing to boost its…

July 25, 2019

Business & Economy

PG Legal expands property team with one of its own

North East law firm PG Legal has added another solicitor to its property team. Harmeet Singh Sanghera has been with the firm for three years and is now a fully qualified solicitor. His specialisms include commercial leases, sales and purchases,…

April 14, 2020

Business & Economy

Baker Greggs secures £150 million COVID-19 support

A national bakery chain founded on North East streets has received £150 million backing to navigate coronavirus’ impact on trading. Greggs is being supported by the Bank of England’s Covid Corporate Financing Facility (CCFF) scheme. Bosses at the Newcastle-headquartered firm say…

May 12, 2023

Ideas & Observations

The Big Question

Dr Gari Harris  Director Teesside University’s Net Zero Industry Innovation Centre The most positive aspect of the net-zero agenda is that there is now a broad consensus of people, businesses and organisations who…

March 14, 2023

Business & Economy

Talentheads builds on office move with Vitabiotics contract

A recruitment firm has marked an office expansion with a national contract success.

April 23, 2020

Uncategorised

UK business activity at record lows with possibility of worst recession for “several centuries”

UK business activity is declining at a faster rate than at any time during the 2008 financial crisis, according to the latest figures from IHS Markit, which tracks private sector output across the economy. The UK Composite Output Index, which…

October 29, 2020

Business & Economy

Troo heads to Sunderland to manage growth in customer demand

A business energy services company has relocated to Sunderland with a viewing to scaling up for further growth and creating new jobs. Energy comparison service Troo has moved from Newcastle into a 10,000 sq ft unit at Doxford International Business…