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May 5, 2020

Business & Economy

New homes for North East’s ageing population could ease burden on NHS

According to planning and design consultants Barton Willmore, building new types of homes to accommodate the North East’s ageing population will help alleviate future pressure on the NHS. The company has urged local authorities to put strategies in place to…

August 28, 2020

Business & Economy

North East’s business confidence dips following July high

Business confidence in the North East dipped slightly during August after rising to be the most confident region in the UK during July. Confidence in the region fell two points in August to -5 per cent, according to the…

March 10, 2022

Business & Economy

Paragon Aesthetics shortlisted for Best Clinic North England in Aesthetics Awards

An aesthetics clinic has been shortlisted for an industry accolade.

November 2, 2023

Business & Economy

Cocktail of success as Sloobie Ski Wear partners with Mother Mercy

A skiing apparel brand has teamed up with a cocktail bar in a move bosses say will add fresh fizz to its latest lines.

November 28, 2019

Business & Economy

Stiller Warehousing and Distribution makes near £400,000 fleet investment

A family-run haulage and storage firm has bolstered road operations after spending nearly £400,000 on its fleet. Stiller Warehousing and Distribution has bought 11 new vehicles. The company, based in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, has paid more than £315,000 for ten…

August 6, 2021

Business & Economy

Up to £2m secured by consortium to bring angel investment to North businesses

A consortium led by Sunderland-based North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC), has secured up to an additional £2m from Innovate UK to further encourage Business Angels to bring investment and expertise to pioneering innovative small and medium companies…

June 10, 2019

Business & Economy

North East private sector contracted in May, says new NatWest report

The North East’s private sector contracted in May as business confidence weakened, according to a new report. The latest NatWest PMI® survey, released today (Monday, June 10), says the sector suffered as goods and services output decreased amid subdued demand. It also…

February 26, 2021

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North East business confidence grows as roadmap out of lockdown announced

Business confidence has improved across the North East as firms cite the end of lockdown restrictions. The latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer shows that North East business confidence rose by four points during February to 1 per cent. Although companies reported…