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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…

Sunderland has become one of just seven UK universities to offer a new kind of nursing degree to train the next generation of lifesavers. The news comes after nursing graduates from the university have played an important role working on…

A security firm has created more than 50 jobs.

Staff at Quorum Park will soon be able to choose sustainable transport options after the launch of a new travel app which records commuting behaviour. Quorum has signed a deal with technology provider KINTO Join in a move to incentivise…

Greek street food vendors Acropolis are preparing for their next stage of expansion with a £250,000 investment into a new kitchen area and offices. The street food vendors have invested into new premises at their base in Hoults Yard, Byker, where…

Fairstone, one of the UK’s largest Chartered financial planning firms, has announced it has gained almost £1.2 billion in funds under management through its Downstream Buy Out (DBO) model so far this year, following the agreement of a seventh…

A County Durham car chassis parts maker says it will create 130 jobs after securing new manufacturing contracts. Gestamp wants extra workers to fulfil deals with Sunderland-based Nissan, BMW and Jaguar Land Rover. The Newton Aycliffe firm is also investing in…

Newcastle international has announced plans to become a net zero carbon emissions airport by 2035 as well as taking action to encourage airlines to reduce their carbon impact. As most airports make plans to become net zero by 2050, Newcastle…