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August 12, 2020

Business & Economy

Virtual Automotive Export Week is launched

The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) has announced the launch of its first Automotive Export Week, to take place virtually between September 14-18. The NEAA is collaborating with Supply Chain North East and the Department for International Trade (DIT) to…

December 12, 2016

Business & Economy

Jeremy Middleton backs job creation at Newcastle utility start up

His first major investment since the end of his mayoral campaign, Mr Middleton’s stake in One Utility Bill formed part of a £500,000 round of fundraising. One Utility Bill provides a service for residential landlords and their tenants that merges…

July 4, 2018

Business & Economy

Leading North East construction lawyer chairs national conference

A leading regional construction lawyer has become the first North East based solicitor in recent years to chair the prestigious Construction Law Conference held in London. Attended by the UK’s most prominent construction lawyers, Keith Bishop was chosen to chair…

February 26, 2019

Business & Economy

Councillors consider proposals to tackle air pollution on Tyneside

Cabinet members at Newcastle, Gateshead and North Tyneside councils will meet this week to confirm the proposals that will go out to public consultation. The measures are aimed at tackling poor air quality, which is linked to around 40,000 early…

August 30, 2019

Business & Economy

NCFE launches smartphone app to help students raise grades

An educational charity has designed an app to help students with homework revision at the click of a button. NCFE has unveiled Peer Tutor, a smartphone app that allows students between 13 and 18 to connect with peer tutors who have…

October 7, 2019

Uncategorised

Speed up devolution to boost North East productivity, says CBI

A new report from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has called upon the government to speed up plans for devolution in order to boost productivity in regions like the North East. The report, which looks at the long-term strategy…

January 11, 2023

Build & Sustainability

Turntide recognised for battery work with Queen’s Award for Enterprise

A business helping the transport sector boost its green credentials has been honoured for its work.

October 9, 2023

Business & Economy

Interview: Louis Taylor, British Business Bank

British Business Bank is launching a £660 million investment package to support small and medium-sized organisations across the North of England.