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January 15, 2021

Business & Economy

Take-up for logistics space at all-time high due to e-commerce demand

Take-up of logistics space in the UK reached record breaking levels at the end of 2020, as e-commerce remained the driving force behind the industry’s growth, according to commercial real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield. Take-up volumes for the year…

August 1, 2023

Business & Economy

Square One Law boss Gill Hunter named British Chambers of Commerce equity body lead

A North East law firm boss is to lead a national equality drive.

January 20, 2020

Business & Economy

North East England Chamber of Commerce launches new business awards

The North East England Chamber of Commerce (the Chamber) has launched several new business awards to recognise the fantastic work of companies in the region. The programme of awards includes two main branches of prizes: the Chamber Business Awards to…

May 9, 2019

Business & Economy

Sunderland College students recruited by tech company tombola

Three students from Sunderland College have been recruited by a leading technology company after impressing bosses with their digital talent. Tombola selected three digital and computing students from Sunderland College to join their new degree training programme, following an intense…

October 11, 2021

Business & Economy

North East community joins together to celebrate Asian achievements

The Asian Business Connexions Annual Awards Dinner is taking place on October 14. Bringing together community, business and public sector individuals from across the North of England, the dinner is an opportunity for the entire community to celebrate the…

May 9, 2024

Ideas & Observations

The Big Question: May ’24

Gavin Cordwell-Smith, Chief executive, Hellens Group Devolution is one of a number of policies to emerge in the last few years, alongside freeports and investment zones, that are designed to stimulate regional…

February 6, 2019

Business & Economy

North East companies could save by switching to electric vehicles

North East SMEs could save thousands of pounds thanks to a new free advice service on using electric vehicles (EVs) for business operations. The Fleet Revolution is a support programme available to SMEs that are registered in County Durham,…

May 23, 2019

Business & Economy

Northern Powerhouse private sector companies ‘on growth footing in April’, says new report

The Northern Powerhouseโ€™s private sector remained on a growth footing in April, according to a report released today (Thursday, May 23). The latest NatWest Northern Powerhouse PMIยฎ survey says companies enjoyed healthy business activity and improved order books last month,…