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May 22, 2019

Business & Economy

Fears over hundreds of North East jobs after British Steel goes into receivership

Hundreds of North East workers face anxious futures after British Steel was placed into compulsory liquidation. The move comes after hopes of a Government rescue for the struggling company floundered. The North East England Chamber of Commerce has branded the situation…

February 22, 2019

Business & Economy

Workwear company sees sales soar after exhibition at EMCON

A workwear company launched just over a year ago has seen a significant increase in work orders after exhibiting at EMCON 2018. Newton Aycliffe Workwear Supplies was one of 18 companies which exhibited at the Incubator Zone within EMCON. During the…

April 11, 2022

Uncategorised

Bernicia Group: A clear plan for success

Clarity is fundamental to business success. And one organisation benefiting from a clear outlook is North East-focused housing association Bernicia. The housing operator has this month unveiled a new four-year corporate strategy, which lays out goals to achieve substantial…

August 12, 2019

Business & Economy

Gateshead-based Lucion Services acquires Askams Compliance Services

A Gateshead-based testing, inspection and certification firm has bought an asbestos management, surveying and testing operator. Lucion Services has acquired Askams Compliance Services. Bosses at Lucion say the deal will provide clients with quicker access to asbestos services and introduce new…

July 13, 2018

Arts & Culture

Your airport, your app

Newcastle Airport launches app that makes it easier to book, shop and fly The North East’s largest airport, Newcastle International, has today unveiled its very own official mobile app – NCL Airport – in its bid to offer the best…

November 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Top turnout at virtual employment law roadshows

Muckle LLP, an independent North East law firm, has just completed its first virtual employment law roadshow series. Around 400 attendees participated in the interactive digital sessions, which are all now available to download for free, in case you…

April 29, 2020

Technology

HearClear app launches to improve virtual communication for the hearing impaired

Darlington-based digital company, Desifa, has created a new app to improve virtual communication for those with hearing difficulties. Combining video with real time automated transcription, Desifa’s intercontinental closed-caption app is proving particularly helpful through the COVID-19 lockdown. In the last two…

March 6, 2024

Promoted

Harnessing HR to unlock competitive advantage

www.jacksonhogg.com @JacksonHoggRec The commercial world is a sea of abbreviations. And as technology and culture continue to change, so too is the depth of shopfloor shorthand growing further cavernous. Among the countless fresh waves, though, an altogether more familiar acronym continues…