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July 31, 2019

Business & Economy

Creative agency Drummond Central strengthens senior team

Creative and digital agency Drummond Central has made some significant changes to its team with promotions and hires in senior positions. Dan Appleby has been promoted to managing director after three years as head of client services. The Newcastle-based agency has…

February 27, 2020

Business & Economy

Virgin Money to cut 500 jobs across 22 branches — including 2 in the North East

Virgin Money is expected to cut up to 500 jobs after the business announced integration plans that will see 22 branches close across the UK, including two outlets in the North East of England. In addition to the closures, CYBG,…

January 19, 2022

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Perspective helps local projects during COVID-19

Perspective Financial Group Ltd has assisted several local projects near its network of offices during COVID-19.

March 2, 2021

Business & Economy

A fifth of office space could be redundant within five years

Almost a fifth of office space will no longer be in use by the end of 2025 as nearly half of businesses look to “remodel” working practices to accommodate working from home, according to new research by risk management…

September 23, 2019

Business & Economy

Holidaymakers face anxious wait after Thomas Cook rescue bid fails

More than 150,000 British holidaymakers face an anxious wait to return home after the UK’s oldest travel operator Thomas Cook collapsed. The 178-year-old business has entered compulsory liquidation after failing to secure a deal to protect its financial future. Bosses described…

November 29, 2017

Business & Economy

Support for devolution from Developing Consensus

Developing Consensus, the region’s business-led property partnership, with over 100 members and responsible for in excess of £1bn of investment into the regional economy, confirms its support for the North of Tyne devolution announcement. In congratulating the leaders and executives…

June 10, 2019

Business & Economy

Housebuilder MJ Gleeson reveals chief executive departure

A housebuilder with offices and developments across the North East says it remains “very well placed to achieve strong growth in turnover and profits,” despite the immediate departure of its chief executive. MJ Gleeson plc has confirmed Jolyon Harrison has…

March 11, 2021

Business & Economy

Greaves West & Ayre makes senior appointment following centenary celebration

A North East business advisory firm has appointed a private banking and wealth management specialist to boost growth across its wealth division. Greaves West & Ayre has appointed David Simpson as business development consultant for investment business. David will help the…