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May 12, 2023

Technology

The Last Word: Bob Makin

Bob Makin, co-founder and chief executive of Middlesbrough-based games developer Behaviour UK - North talks about the firm’s future following its recent takeover.

August 29, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Wates secures Sunderland Vaux Housing contract

A builder has been appointed to deliver a 135-home city centre development.

November 1, 2022

Business & Economy

Ad Gefrin reveals first whisky as it counts down to £14 million distillery and museum opening

A whisky maker has launched its first drink ahead of a £14 million distillery and museum opening.

November 3, 2022

Promoted

Steering through a turbulent time

This month, Paul Jennings, chief executive at Newcastle-based marine insurer North P&I, steps down as chairman of the International Group of P&I Clubs, after four years in the role. Here, he looks back at a time of unprecedented…

January 24, 2022

Business & Economy

eQuality Solutions Group acquires diversity, equity and inclusion training and consultancy specialist Challenge Consultancy

Leading Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) specialist eQuality Solutions Group (eQS) has acquired Challenge, a London-based DEI training and consultancy business in a seven-figure deal as part of its ‘buy and build’ strategy.  The move accelerates eQS’ goal to become the leading UK’s provider of DEI solutions and further solidifies its target of achieving £30m turnover by 2023.

April 15, 2024

Business & Economy

Fresh jobs hope as Blackstone agrees data centre deal for former Britishvolt site

A failed automotive battery-making site is poised to be transformed into a £10 billion data centre. Blackstone Group has agreed a deal to buy Britishvolt’s former base in Cambois, Northumberland. Bosses say the 235-acre plot,…

April 29, 2024

Build & Sustainability

OnPath Energy ‘takes next step’ with Rainton Bridge move

A renewables firm is moving to new headquarters following a takeover. OnPath Energy will switch to Chase House, on Rainton Bridge Business Park, later this year. The move follows Brookfield Global Transition Fund’s swoop for Banks…

June 15, 2023

Business & Economy

Loganair announces new sponsorship of Northern Pride

The UK’s largest regional airline has thrown its support behind one of the UK’s most popular Pride events. In celebration of Pride Month and its Flying’s For All Equality, Diversity and Inclusion initiative, Loganair has been announced as the official…