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December 12, 2016

Business & Economy

Jeremy Middleton backs job creation at Newcastle utility start up

His first major investment since the end of his mayoral campaign, Mr Middleton’s stake in One Utility Bill formed part of a £500,000 round of fundraising. One Utility Bill provides a service for residential landlords and their tenants that merges…

December 7, 2020

Business & Economy

Regional inequalities still growing despite levelling up promise

A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR North) has laid bare the scale of the economic and social challenges facing communities across the North of England. The State of the North 2020 report is described as…

October 11, 2021

Business & Economy

Stars turn out for Foundation of Light Gala Awards dinner

On Friday, October 8, HRH The Countess of Wessex GCVO, Sir Bob Murray CBE and some of the biggest names from across the North East turned out to show their support for the Foundation of Light, as the charity…

February 8, 2022

Ideas & Observations

Sunderland College to host ‘career shaping’ recruitment events

Sunderland College is hosting a recruitment fair to highlight a wide variety of employment opportunities available across its campuses.

February 26, 2019

Business & Economy

Councillors consider proposals to tackle air pollution on Tyneside

Cabinet members at Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside councils will meet this week to confirm the proposals that will go out to public consultation. The measures are aimed at tackling poor air quality, which is linked to around 40,000 early…

August 30, 2019

Business & Economy

NCFE launches smartphone app to help students raise grades

An educational charity has designed an app to help students with homework revision at the click of a button. NCFE has unveiled Peer Tutor, a smartphone app that allows students between 13 and 18 to connect with peer tutors who have…

October 7, 2019

Uncategorised

Speed up devolution to boost North East productivity, says CBI

A new report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called upon the government to speed up plans for devolution in order to boost productivity in regions like the North East. The report, which looks at the long-term strategy…

January 11, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Turntide recognised for battery work with Queen’s Award for Enterprise

A business helping the transport sector boost its green credentials has been honoured for its work.