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December 20, 2019

Business & Economy

Northern Recruitment Group acquired by Galago Group

A recruitment organisation has been bought by a fellow market operator. Northern Recruitment Group (NRG) has been acquired by Galago Group. Bosses say the deal will see Newcastle’s NRG and its recruitment processing outsourcing (RPO) service greenbean become an integral part…

July 17, 2020

Business & Economy

WEWN and PNE Group partner to deliver new project

A new project supporting 48 BME migrant women to start-up in business is launching in Newcastle and South Tyneside. The Engage and Excel programme is being delivered in partnership by the Women Empowering Women Network (WEWN) and PNE Group,…

January 27, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Britishvolt secures “multi-million-pound” UKBIC battery development deal

A company behind plans for an 8000-job Northumberland vehicle battery endeavour has secured a “multi-million-pound” development deal.

October 12, 2018

Business & Economy

North East BIC launches new round of innovation funding

A programme designed to unlock the innovative potential of North East SMEs has been relaunched by the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC). The new programme will build on the success of the BIC’s previous SME Innovation Programme and…

September 23, 2024

Ideas & Observations

Big Question: September / October ’24

Tracy Harrison – Chief executive, Northern Housing Consortium The Government’s focus on housing is good news for Northerners; a safe, secure home provides a foundation to build your life upon. The…

January 29, 2018

Business & Economy

Region launches vision for £40m centre of excellence to cement reputation in digital construction

The vision for a £40m Newcastle-based International Centre for Connected Construction will be launched at the House of Lords today Northumbria University and regional IT network Dynamo have been working on the IC3 project for some months, aiming to further…

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…

September 15, 2020

Business & Economy

Housing specialist helps protect threatened butterfly found near development

A North East regeneration and housing specialist is investing in schemes to help a threatened butterfly found near one of its project sites. Vistry Partnerships North East has provided nearly £60,000 to protect the Dingy Skipper butterfly, which is in…