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Government spending on support for children and young people with the most complex special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has failed to keep pace with rising demand, resulting in a reduction in funds available per pupil of 17% across…

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas), which provides free and impartial advice to employers and employees on workplace relations, has published some new guidance on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases that involve workplace sexual harassment…

A North East train builder is bidding for a £2.75 billion contract to make rolling stock for the UK’s new high-speed rail link. Hitachi Rail is partnering with industry counterpart Bombardier on a submission to supply and maintain at least…

It wasn’t supposed to end this way. But then not all stories have a happy ending. Britishvolt’s arc started brightly enough; the poeticism of transforming an ex-power station coal store into a sprawling renewable battery plant bestowed it instant page-turner status. But…

Banking on success British Business Bank is launching a £660 million investment package to support small and medium-sized organisations across the North of England. Entrepreneurs and innovators are being encouraged to apply for cash…

Manufacturing & Engineering 2017 will feature its strongest conference line-up yet when it opens in Newcastle this July.  Visitors attending the event at the Metro Radio Arena, on 5-6th July can hear from world-class speakers including Liberty House Group,…

A North East battery technology developer has collaborated with an elevated platform manufacturer to deliver environmentally friendlier equipment. Sunderland-based Hyperdrive Innovation has worked with Washington’s Snorkel to develop new models using lithium-ion battery technology. Bosses at the businesses say the partnership…

In an analysis of the number of empty homes across England, HouseSimple.com, the online estate agents, says the value of vacant stock has hit the £50bn mark. Regionally York sees the number of long-term vacant properties skyrocket by 322% in…