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April 20, 2017

Business & Economy

Environmental specialist set for growth after series of high profile instructions 

Roberts Environmental, which provides environmental advice and solutions for developers, investors and banks, recently celebrated its five year anniversary with further expansion of its professional team. Founded by Jeff Roberts in 2012, the firm which is based on Grey Street…

September 17, 2019

Business & Economy

Howdens joins Portobello mix

A Tyneside trade park has reached 98 per cent capacity after the latest letting by a leading Newcastle-based commercial property firm Howdens, the UK’s largest designer and manufacturer of fitted kitchens and joinery products, has moved onto Portobello Trade Park…

June 27, 2018

Business & Economy

Ward Hadaway reappointed to major NHS panel for Shared Business Services

The healthcare team at Ward Hadaway has been reappointed to the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) legal services framework for the second time. The 60-strong team at the Top 100 law firm, which has offices in Newcastle, Leeds and…

February 6, 2019

Business & Economy

Social media making young people anxious about their future

The Prince’s Trust eBay Youth Index has found that 56 per cent of 16-25 year olds in the North East believe social media creates an “overwhelming pressure” to succeed, while 40 per cent say that comparing their lives to their friends on social media makes…

November 7, 2022

Build & Sustainability

Altilium Metals chooses Teesside for ‘UK’s largest’ vehicle battery recycling plant

Plans have been unveiled to create the UK’s largest electric vehicle battery recycling plant on Teesside.

August 19, 2021

Business & Economy

Middlesbrough challenger bank GBB secures £28 million boost

A challenger bank has secured a £28 million investment agreement it says will catalyse its journey to gaining an operating licence. Middlesbrough-headquartered GBB is being supported by the Teesside Pension Fund. The commitment follows a previous £20 million outlay by the…

May 17, 2021

Business & Economy

Design plans underway as consultancy appointed to transform iconic hotel

A leading firm of chartered building surveyors and specialist project managers is to oversee the transformation of a landmark Tyneside hotel. Silverstone Building Consultancy has been appointed to project manage the multi-million pound refurbishment of The Park Hotel in Tynemouth, which was…

November 7, 2022

Business & Economy

Perspective Financial Group grows with Goldwyns Wealth Management deal

A financial planning and wealth management company says it is “relishing the opportunity to grow at scale and pace” after concluding a takeover.