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August 15, 2019

Business & Economy

Durham University submits plans for £75 million business school

Plans have been submitted to the local council to transform the former site of Durham Baths into a £75 million business school. Durham University wants to construct the new building at Elvet Waterside, on the site of the city’s old…

May 3, 2019

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NBS host business breakfast to raise funds for Team Kenya

Charity Team Kenya is challenging North East businesses to come forward and take part in their first business challenge in the region. “Walk in her Footsteps” is aimed at raising money to educate and transform the lives of girls and…

July 22, 2021

Business & Economy

Evolved Search announces 4-day work week pilot

Newcastle’s Evolved Search has announced plans to introduce a 4-day work week for all employees on a 6-month trial basis. The multi-award-winning agency, formed in 2014, has decided to offer all employees a shorter work week in the hope of…

April 3, 2020

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Financial Conduct Authority proposes package of consumer credit relief measures

The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed temporary measures to support users of certain consumer credit products who are facing financial problems as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The regulator’s proposals are intended to complement measures already announced by the…

January 19, 2021

Business & Economy

Innovative telephony system launched to support businesses

The North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC) has launched a new and affordable telephony system to help regional companies adapt to the demands of doing business in a post-Covid world. The BIC has invested in sophisticated telecoms infrastructure to…

November 17, 2016

Business & Economy

The Business of Life comes under the spotlight

The challenges and opportunities of running a major multi-disciplinary business will be coming under the spotlight for Service Network members and non-members in a special breakfast event at the International Centre for Life in Newcastle. Life’s chief executive Linda Conlon…

December 7, 2021

Ideas & Observations

Professionals from hit show ‘Sex Education’ share behind-the-scenes secrets with budding young creatives

Places are still available for 16-25 year old film and TV fans from the North of England to meet experienced industry professionals as part of the BFI Film Academy Programme.

November 21, 2016

Business & Economy

7 in 10 firms plan to increase or maintain innovation spending in light of Brexit

As the UK develops its economic role in the world outside of the EU, companies are planning to bolster spending on innovation to drive business growth, gain a competitive edge and ultimately, raise productivity. A CBI survey of over 800…