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April 20, 2020

Business & Economy

XE.com holds free webinar to offer currency support during COVID-19 outbreak

An international fintech operator is holding a free webinar to offer support during the coronavirus pandemic. XE.com says the event will share insights into how businesses, which have a commercial exposure to the currency markets, can look to protect their…

May 23, 2019

Business & Economy

Northern Powerhouse private sector companies ‘on growth footing in April’, says new report

The Northern Powerhouseโ€™s private sector remained on a growth footing in April, according to a report released today (Thursday, May 23). The latest NatWest Northern Powerhouse PMIยฎ survey says companies enjoyed healthy business activity and improved order books last month,…

May 13, 2021

Business & Economy

Local caregivers in the film spotlight

The โ€˜carerโ€™ in all of us, a role highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, is being put in the spotlight by a filmmaking duo who have teamed up with the National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA). The series of short emotive…

July 10, 2021

Build & Sustainability

Steenberg’s Yard to ups sticks to build a greener community

The North Eastโ€™s newest housing development is giving the local environment a green future, thanks to an imaginative giveaway. Steenbergโ€™s Yard at Ouseburn Valley, Newcastle is the latest scheme from PfP Igloo, which has a holistic approach to all its…

January 28, 2022

Business & Economy

Saggezza starts 2022 with UK recruitment drive

A global technology consultancy has kicked off 2022 with the hiring of 20 new employees as it continues to invest in the UK.

September 9, 2019

Business & Economy

Newcastle Building Society reaffirms high street commitment with Stokesley investment

Newcastle Building Society has reiterated its commitment to the high street with the opening of a new branch. The mutual has cut the ribbon to officially open a new site in Stokesley, North Yorkshire. The branch, based over the road from…

July 25, 2019

Business & Economy

Northumberland’s rural communities secure funding boost for digital infrastructure

Northumberland County Council has received a ยฃ12 million funding boost to invest in digital connectivity for rural communities across the county. The funding comes after the North of Tyne Combined Authority made a bid to the Department for Digital, Culture,…

August 7, 2020

Business & Economy

Whickham Cricket Club seeing clearer after Newcastle Building Society grant

The future looks clearer for a grassroots cricket club after new funding helped deliver a string of ground upgrades. Whickham Cricket Club has replaced changing room and scorebox windows thanks to support from Newcastle Building Society. The mutual awarded the club…