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February 13, 2018

Business & Economy

Godfrey Syrett raises thousands for local children’s charity

Godfrey Syrett has donated over £4,500 to local charity, Children North East, following funds raised from its annual Christmas raffle which were then matched by the company The North East-based furniture designer and manufacturer, welcomed representatives from Children North East…

March 17, 2017

Business & Economy

Demand soars for training opportunities at Watson Burton

Applications for the programme, which takes place in April, have risen by 53 per cent from last year’s levels. The unique scheme is designed to form a pathway to a graduate traineeship with Newcastle-headquartered Watson Burton providing opportunity for graduates…

April 17, 2019

Business & Economy

NEL partnering with ‘If we can you can’ challenge to help firms get investment ready

Regional fund management firm NEL Fund Managers is launching a new partnership with the If We Can You Can Challenge to help more North East businesses get themselves ‘investment ready’. The initiative will see the two partners holding a series…

June 18, 2018

Business & Economy

Go-Ahead Welcomes East Yorkshire Motor Services into Go North East

Hull-headquartered East Yorkshire Motor Services (EYMS), including Scarborough and District Motor Services, have been acquired by award-winning bus operator Go North East, part of the international transport organisation Go-Ahead Group Plc. Established in 1926 and owned and operated for the…

March 5, 2023

Promoted

The leadership programme helping North East SMEs grow

Described as a ‘mini MBA’ by past participants, the Help to Grow: Management programme is providing SMEs in the region with the opportunity to gain critical leadership skills, access personalised mentoring and develop a bespoke actionable growth plan…

February 9, 2021

Business & Economy

South Tyneside Council awarded £3m from government

South Tyneside Council has been awarded £3m from government’s Getting Building Fund to support the creation of a proposed state of the art, glass-fronted riverside office building in the town. The Glassworks – subject to planning permission – will be…

September 15, 2022

Arts & Culture

North East Guinness world record holder takes on ultimate endurance

Ian Lambert is just hours away from completing the final stages of an enduring 1000 miles of swimming, cycling and running as part of a challenge to raise vital funds for young cancer patients across the UK. Ian has held…

June 10, 2022

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Right-to-work checks have changed – what do employers need to know?

If you’re employing workers from outside the UK and Ireland, you need to be aware of changes as to how you undertake right-to-work checks. Failure to carry out these checks correctly can lead to severe sanctions for you…