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May 16, 2018

Business & Economy

Students demonstrate business expertise

Intrepid business management students have been praised for the bespoke work they have carried out for a range of regional companies. Over 80 Teesside University students have worked with 21 regional businesses to put their knowledge and skills into practice…

October 12, 2020

Business & Economy

Muckle LLP share latest employment law update

Want a whistle stop tour of the main changes in employment law over the last 12 months? Following on from their earlier webinar specifically about COVID-19 changes, Muckle LLP’s employment lawyers have just delivered a 90 minute session…

July 20, 2021

Business & Economy

Haines Watts and North East Times collaborate to drive recovery

North East Times Magazine has announced a collaboration with entrepreneurial accountancy and business advisory firm Haines Watts.

June 6, 2019

Business & Economy

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct makes £51.9 million offer for GAME – but warns over potential job cuts and store closures

Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct International has made a £51.9 million bid for a computer game and console chain – but warned jobs and stores could be lost in the deal. The high street sportswear retailer has offered 30p a share…

April 18, 2017

Business & Economy

Robson Laidler acquires Durham accountancy firm

Newcastle-based Robson Laidler Accountants, which operates out of Fernwood Road, Jesmond, has acquired Chester-le-Street’s Straughans Chartered Accountants for an undisclosed sum. The firm, which is also currently undergoing a rebrand under Managing Director Graham Purvis, has bought Straughans due to…

November 17, 2021

Business & Economy

Surgo embarks on refurbishment project for safety technology specialist

Surgo Construction (Surgo), one of the region’s leading building contractors, has been appointed to a facilities refurbishment project at the Dräger Safety UK site in Blyth, which engineers safety technology.

October 12, 2022

Business & Economy

Fairstone Group has ‘clear vision for growth’ after strong results

A wealth management firm has a “solid financial foundation to drive growth” after recording double-digit expansion, its boss has said.

July 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Home Group reveals 30-job plan in digital expansion

A housing association has revealed plans to create up to 30 jobs to support a digital expansion. Home Group is strengthening its team to ensure more customers can use digital accounts. The Gosforth-based business says the expansion will cover a number…