Skip to content

December 1, 2020

Business & Economy

COVID-19 forces Tekmar Group to cut jobs – but firm says it remains ‘well positioned’ for future growth

A County Durham marine engineering firm has been forced to cut jobs after being hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Tekmar Group has trimmed its workforce by six per cent – and is reviewing more efficient use of its manufacturing footprint…

October 11, 2016

Business & Economy

Jacksons Law Firm launch breakfast seminar programme

The first event, on 6th October, was attended by over 50 people including those working in the banking, financial, charity, commercial property, retail, and automotive sectors. Jane Armitage, Managing Partner at Jacksons, gave a short talk which included some historical…

January 9, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Roofing firm TaperedPlus set for record turnover after strong demand

A flat roofing firm helping keep Formula One star Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel is predicting further growth after accelerating demand left it on the brink of record financial success.

August 7, 2019

Business & Economy

Heather Mills to be keynote speaker at EMCON 2019

Heather Mills will be the keynote speaker at this year’s EMCON. The news comes following the expansion of Ms Mills plant-based vegan company VBites, which recently opened two sites in the North East. She will give the keynote speech at…

February 2, 2022

Business & Economy

HqO helps power workplace experience at Newcastle’s Portland House

A commercial real estate software firm is supporting a business base's multi-million-pound redevelopment.

July 11, 2023

Business & Economy

EY ‘continues investment in region’ with Newcastle partner appointments

A professional services firm says it is primed to continue its “growth trajectory” following a quartet of partner appointments.

June 20, 2023

Business & Economy

UKSE support adds steel to engineer’s Marske venture

An engineer whose skills helped launch a warship to sail the high seas is riding his own wave after funding support.

March 4, 2024

Business & Economy

Newcastle Building Society ‘proud’ of progress amid ‘volatile’ year

A mutual has hailed its resilience against market turbulence after booking a robust financial performance. Newcastle Building Society matched record gross mortgage lending figures and increased underlying operating profit in 2023, despite “wider economic uncertainty and market volatility”. And bosses say it…