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February 12, 2020

Business & Economy

Acas releases new guidance on how to prevent NDA misuse

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…

July 11, 2024

Business & Economy

North East Times expands with Bdaily acquisition

North East Times is expanding. The multi-platform publisher has acquired Bdaily from Groundsix. The deal for the national digital news organisation bolsters North East Times’ presence as the region’s leading business-to-business media company. It also strengthens North…

June 5, 2019

Business & Economy

Train builder Hitachi Rail bids for £2.75 billion HS2 deal

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…

August 24, 2020

Business & Economy

Chamber launches proposals to support regional economic recovery

A series of practical proposals to support North East businesses to overcome economic difficulties from the impact of coronavirus have been released today (August 24). In the report, prepared by North East England Chamber of Commerce, the findings set out…

November 12, 2019

Business & Economy

Archers Law celebrates corporate growth success

Stockton-based Archers Law has doubled the size of its corporate offering after a strong period of growth. The announcement is further indication of the growing professional services industry in the Tees Valley. Archers’ corporate department has benefitted from the addition…

September 2, 2021

Business & Economy

Armstrong Watson strengthens operations with Burnetts Solicitors financial services deal

An accountancy and business advisory firm has expanded after completing an acquisition. Armstrong Watson has finalised a deal for Burnetts Solicitors’ financial services business. The sale came after partners at Burnetts, which has an office in Newcastle, decided to offload its financial endeavour…

June 20, 2023

Business & Economy

Newcastle Building Society commits to Hexham branch with 999-year lease

A mutual has cemented its ties to a market town with the signing of a long-term lease.

November 12, 2019

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Start Up Loans programme reaches £30.5 million in the North East

New figures have revealed that the Government backed Start Up Loans programme has lent more than £30.5 million to small businesses in the North East since the scheme was introduced nearly eight years ago. The programme — a division of…