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October 28, 2020

Business & Economy

UK2070 Commission launches regional inequality task force on Teesside

A Teesside task force has been set up to support the UK2070 Commission – an independent inquiry into regional inequalities in the UK. The UK2070 Teesside Task Force will support the commission’s long-term aspirations for a major increase in the…

November 19, 2019

Business & Economy

Tees Components opens £100,000 apprentice training centre

Heavy engineering subcontractor Tees Components has opened a new £100,000 training facility inside a historic building, which the firm hopes will allow them to double the number of apprentices they train. The building — based at the six-acre Tees Components…

March 6, 2019

Technology

IT support company invests in apprenticeships

IT support company, ITC Service Ltd, is growing thanks to its relocation to South Tyneside and its dedication to apprenticeships. Since moving to the borough in June 2017 ITC, which was formed in 2006, has doubled its workforce, a fifth…

August 31, 2023

Business & Economy

Interview: Stephen Patterson – chief executive, NE1

Newcastle's Business Improvement District (BID) company is coming to the end of its five-year cycle. It faces its own ‘election’ before the end of the year and, if it is successful and reinstated for a fourth term, will secure an additional £10 million of ring-fenced investment for the city centre.

October 13, 2020

Business & Economy

Newcastle College University Centre a key player in driving digital talent

Newcastle College University Centre takes its seat at the top table of North East tech movers and shakers this month, as the Dynamites 20 awards take centre stage. Jon Ridley, the University Centre’s Vice-Principal and Executive Director of Higher Education…

June 26, 2020

Business & Economy

Students set to benefit from new North East Institute of Technology

A consortium of education providers and businesses have come together to set up the North East Institute of Technology. The Department for Education has granted a licence to the group behind the institute, which will open doors to high-skill, high-wage…

September 12, 2023

Business & Economy

Interview: Neill Winch, STACK

Stack Attack Newcastle United has announced plans to create a fans’ zone in Strawberry Place, which will see the area across the road from St James’ Park finally embraced by the club’s owners, rather…

January 23, 2020

Feature

Double Eleven expands into Asia with plans for a new development studio

Teesside-based games developer and publisher Double Eleven has announced plans to open a new development studio this Spring in Kuala Lumpur. It is hoped that the expansion into Malaysia will transform Double Eleven into a significant international player, whilst also…