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May 24, 2018

Business & Economy

Dutch manufacturer invests in North East

Lightweight Containers, a Dutch-based manufacturer of lightweight kegs for the drinks industry, has chosen to locate its first UK manufacturing plant in County Durham. The company has taken a 10 year lease on a 62,000 sq. ft. unit at Foxcover…

October 25, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Devine Chemicals eyes market growth with double expansion

A County Durham speciality chemicals maker and global distributor says it will remain “at the forefront” of industry following a double investment.

October 5, 2020

Uncategorised

COVID-19 and Brexit could compromise levelling up agenda – IFS

The Government’s levelling up agenda could be compromised by economic disruption from COVID-19 and Brexit, according to new research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The UK ranks at or near the top of international league tables on economic…

April 21, 2020

Business & Economy

‘Triple crown’ business school recognised with top international accreditation

Newcastle University Business School has once more been confirmed in the ranks of the global elite after receiving re-accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The business school has already been given the stamp of re-approval by the European Quality…

June 15, 2021

Business & Economy

Clinic launch aims to champion men’s health and well-being

A health clinic dedicated to helping men maintain their physical and mental health has opened its doors in the North East. Male Ageing Pro has been created by Riverview Clinic founder Beverley Ashton to provide a ‘confidential and comfortable’ setting…

July 21, 2023

Business & Economy

ramarketing announces North American expansion

International life sciences marketing agency ramarketing is opening a new office in Canada.

September 10, 2020

Technology

Sunderland University launches new module in male psychology

University of Sunderland has launched the world’s first degree programme module into the study of male psychology. A rapidly expanding field of study, male psychology looks at the thinking, emotion and behaviour of men and boys and the factors which…

November 16, 2020

Business & Economy

Carbon emissions down 6 per cent year-on-year in the North East

New analysis from Lloyds Banking Group shows that overall carbon emissions in the North East are 6 per cent lower compared to the same time last year. Compiled in partnership with the Carbon Trust, the analysis found that emissions rose…