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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…

October 17, 2019

Business & Economy

North East’s Chinese links strengthened in landmark Shenzen European Office visit

The growing ties between the North East and China have been strengthened after a landmark business visit. Officials from Shenzen European Office visited TusPark Newcastle Eagle Lab to learn more about the North East’s fast-growing tech scene. They also detailed development…

December 18, 2019

Uncategorised

North East employment lags behind rest of UK

New labour market statistics have shown that the North East is continuing to lag behind the rest of the UK when it comes to employment. The figures from the Office of National Statistics measure the region’s employment rate at 70.9…

January 15, 2020

Business & Economy

Carbon reduction in the pipeline for Newcastle

A state-of-the-art energy centre that will boost Newcastle’s efforts to tackle climate change was launched today (January 15) writes Chris Dobson. The District Energy Centre at Newcastle Helix will save 30,000 tonnes of carbon over 40 years – enough to…

July 5, 2022

Business & Economy

North Shields’ Kitwave Group enjoys ‘quicker than expected’ pandemic rebound

Renewed demand has helped an independent wholesaler recover more quickly than expected from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to latest results.