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A programme that has already nurtured the bright ideas of 200 regional businesses is to be extended by the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC). Since its launch in 2011, the Innovation Programme has provided advice and funding worth…

A firm behind plans for an 3000-job vehicle battery making factory has agreed a supply deal with a mining giant. Britishvolt says it has secured a “long-term strategic partnership” with Glencore. Bosses say the alliance will see Glencore provide cobalt for…

Hundreds of North East jobs are under threat at a sweet maker. Nestlé has revealed plans to close its plant in Fawdon, Newcastle. Around 475 posts are understood to be at risk, with Fawdon’s production lines set to stop towards the…

A national high street baker founded on Tyneside’s streets is pressing ahead with major expansion plans after customers’ post-work cravings boosted earnings.

Sunderland-based content marketer The Office Rocks is collaborating with national digital skills academy Code to support the upskilling of the next generation of digital rock stars.

A North East video games operator says it is focused on “developing talent in the region for many years to come” after being bought by a Swedish firm. Silent Games has been taken on by Embracer Group AB. Bosses say the…

Two North East business hubs are in the running to house a £200 million clean energy factory.

A housing association is pushing on with plans to build hundreds of new properties after securing £75 million support. Bernicia has been backed by Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM). Under the terms of the deal, Ashington-headquartered Bernicia will receive the…