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March 14, 2017

Business & Economy

NE1 builds post-Brexit trade links with British-Arab Chamber

NE1 has organised a visit from the Arab-British Chamber of Commerce (ABCC), which represents businesses in a number of Arab states. Led by ABCC Secretary General and Chief Executive Dr Afnan Al Shuaiby, and ABBC Director of Trade Service…

July 1, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle University launches new work-based leadership degrees

Newcastle University Business School has created three new degree programmes to reflect the changing nature of work and help develop responsible leaders. The Masters degrees will combine learning with work-based practice and face-to-face workshops with online learning. The three programmes will…

November 2, 2022

Business & Economy

EN:Able Futures CIC reflects on a successful start in the North East

Julie Deeley, director of operations, reflects on a successful year for EN:Able Futures CIC as it launched its Flexi-Job Apprenticeship service into the North East. EN:Able Futures CIC specialises in the construction and built environment sector. Our headquarters is Sheffield, and…

October 9, 2018

Business & Economy

North East businesses set to embrace flexible working

According to new research, 41% of middle market businesses in the North East are thinking about offering flexible working options to their employees in the next five years. At the same time, many admit they are wary about security and…

March 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Think tank calls for prompt improvements to the North’s transport

The Chancellor must use his upcoming Spending Review to enable the North to develop smaller, short-term improvements for the North’s transport users – alongside the big-ticket items – says IPPR North. Sub-national transport body Transport for the North is currently…

June 8, 2018

Business & Economy

Agents appointed on flagship office building at £350 million Newcastle Helix   

Newcastle City Council and Legal & General have appointed GVA and Cushman & Wakefield as joint agents for the marketing and letting of the Lumen building at Newcastle Helix, formerly known as Science Central. The Lumen is the first phase…

October 1, 2019

Business & Economy

Car parts maker Nifco UK ‘will keep driving forward’ despite sales dip

A car parts maker says it remains well placed to build on its successes, despite challenging trading conditions forcing a dip in sales. Nifco UK says a manufacturer’s decision to switch production to Slovakia, the diesel emissions scandal, a US…

March 15, 2023

Technology

Lockheed Martin and Northumbria University partner to grow North East space economy

A global aerospace firm has launched a £150,000 energy endeavour with a North East education provider.