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October 6, 2020

Business & Economy

Government backed over plans for £160 million ‘green revolution’

The Government’s plan for a £160 million “green industrial revolution” that aims to create and support thousands of jobs has received support from North East business figures. Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (Tuesday, October 6) set out a Build Back…

February 2, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Approval for Wastefront AS’ ‘landmark’ 100-job Port of Sunderland tyre recycling plant

Plans have been approved for a “game-changing” £100 million Wearside tyre recycling plant.

August 22, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Britishvolt founder steps down – but firm says it will drive on with Cambois battery plant

The founder of a vehicle battery maker building a 3000-job Northumberland plant is stepping down.

September 28, 2021

Build & Sustainability

170-job hopes as JDR Cable Systems unveils £130 million Cambois factory plans

A subsea cable maker has revealed £130 million plans to create 170 jobs at a new North East factory. JDR Cable Systems (JDR) hopes to open a base in Cambois, near Blyth, Northumberland. Bosses say the plant, which could eventually provide…

April 30, 2024

Events

North East wine merchant to host final leg of wine festival

Independent wine merchant Carruthers and Kent is set to host the final leg of Matthew Jukes’ 100 Best Australian Wines Festival 2024. Handpicked by Australian wine expert and journalist Matthew Jukes, ‘The Best 100’ showcases the finest Australian…

March 11, 2020

Uncategorised

Budget 2020 – The key announcements

Presenting his first Budget to the House of Commons, Rishi Sunak MP has today (March 11) announced what the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) is describing as the largest increase in public spending for 30 years. The new Chancellor has…

June 10, 2020

Arts & Culture

South Shields football club eyes fan investment after securing EIS status

South Shields football club has moved a step closer to its goal of raising £1 million after increasing its appeal to potential investors. The North East club is offering share options to fans with a tax-efficient status as part of…

March 8, 2022

Business & Economy

Siemens partners with Parmley Graham and AR Controls to produce smart automated guided vehicles

Siemens has partnered with Parmley Graham and AR Controls to produce smart automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to meet the growing demand across industries.