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February 2, 2022

Business & Economy

New North East tech firm Version 1 completes Evoco deal

A technology firm creating 200 jobs in a North East expansion has bought a fellow market operator as it seeks to maintain its growth.

April 8, 2019

Business & Economy

Homes by Carlton re-enters housing market with new development, Cathedral Gates

A North East homebuilder and property developer has re-entered the housing market with a new scheme and a regional expansion programme. Homes by Carlton is rolling out multi-million-pound plans to work on at least three developments in Durham and the…

January 4, 2021

Business & Economy

Sustainability drive among continues among North East SMEs

A majority of North East SMEs remain committed to improving their environmental sustainability despite the coronavirus pandemic. The latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer has found that 60 per cent of the region’s SMEs believe environmental sustainability to be important to…

June 14, 2019

Business & Economy

‘Step up no-deal Brexit plans’, Institute of Directors warns businesses

Companies must prepare for a no-deal Brexit because they cannot afford to put their faith in politicians to deliver a positive outcome, a business organisation has warned. The Institute of Directors said firms must take sensible precautions and understand the…

October 1, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle United Foundation secures £2.6 million to invest in NU Futures

Newcastle United Foundation has teamed up with the North of Tyne Combined Authority (NCTA) to build upon the work they’ve done to transform the way young people transition from education to career. The foundation will receive a £2.6 million grant…

May 30, 2022

Business & Economy

Energy broker Troo unveils jobs plan after £500,000 support

An energy broker has revealed plans to create around 50 jobs after securing £500,000 funding.

May 1, 2024

Technology

RFID technology firm to expand into North East

PervasID, a radio frequency identification (RFID) technology firm, has announced plans to expand from its Cambridge HQ to Sedgefield’s NETPark. From a start-up spinning out of Cambridge University to a scaling multi-million pound business, the firm has ambitious plans…

March 23, 2021

Business & Economy

New smart bridge over the River Wear expected to win planning consent

A new high-level pedestrian footbridge over the River Wear in Sunderland is expected to win planning approval within days. The £31 million smart-bridge will connect the transforming former Vaux Brewery site to the Sheepfolds, providing improved links to the Stadium…