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December 18, 2023

Business & Economy

Hebburn-based Castle savours record £110 million order book

A building services firm says it has the foundations for future success after securing a record forward order book.

April 26, 2021

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UK economy could grow by nearly 7 per cent in 2021

The UK economy could recover earlier than previously thought as accounting firm EY significantly upgrades its economic forecast. Following initial predictions made in January, the EY ITEM Club now expects UK GDP to grow 6.8 per cent this year, up…

September 11, 2023

Business & Economy

Opportunities in the pipeline

The water industry is set for huge change over the next few years, including a big increase in infrastructure spending. Here, Monisha Gower, Northumbrian Water’s assets director, explains what it means for the North East, both for customers…

May 12, 2023

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Making the multinational local

Preparing for the future in business can mean making big decisions and key investments, all of which balance risk and reward. Providing a wealth of expertise is global professional services firm Aon, which, from its two North East…

May 12, 2023

Arts & Culture

Guest contributor: A new programme of prosperity

Words by Alison Gwynn  Chief executive at North East Screen The region’s screen sector stands on the verge of huge growth thanks to the commitment of the area’s local and combined authorities, broadcaster partnerships and infrastructure….

November 19, 2020

Business & Economy

Business leaders hear how HS2 could help level up the North East

The boss of the UK’s largest infrastructure programme has told North East business leaders how it could help level up the region. Allan Cook is the chair of HS2, the coveted high speed rail connection being rolled out nationwide over…

May 4, 2023

Ideas & Observations

Behind the entrepreneur: Vera Powles, Mana Living

About the interviewee: I’m Vera, an Integrative Nutrition and Health Coach and Yoga Teacher with a background in Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine. After working in the healthcare industry for 9 years, I realised that our health goes way…

February 25, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Healthcare founder Ross to climb high in £50,000 charity quest

The co-founder of a North East-based men’s healthcare and wellbeing business is to take on one of the biggest challenges of his life for charity.