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Durham-based retirement planning specialist, Wealth of Advice, has seen its portfolio rise to over £115 million since opening for business in 2012. The retirement advice company, which helps people invest their wealth, is headed up by local entrepreneur Chris Breward,…

Independent business organisation, the North East England Chamber of Commerce, has written to the Chancellor demanding urgent action to support the region’s economy during the coronavirus crisis. Writing to Chancellor Rishi Sunak ahead of his July statement, the Chamber’s letter…

A wealth manager has expanded following a takeover. Fairstone has added James Ryan Thornhill to its stable. The deal brings more than £110 million of assets under management to Sunderland-headquartered Fairstone, as well as £1…

Furniture specialist, Godfrey Syrett is on course for an influx of new contracts after securing a place on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) residential furniture framework for all wider Public Sector and Central Government customers, including the Ministry of…

The sale of Virgin Money to CYBG plc, the owner of Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks, is set to go ahead after the shareholders of both companies voted in favour of the deal. The acquisition, which is worth £1.7 billion, will…

The workplace advisory expert, Acas, has published new guidance to help people working through the coronavirus look after their mental health. The intervention comes as a recent YouGov survey found that nearly two out of five employees working from home…

UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has announced that leading corporate lawyer Martin Hulls has been appointed managing partner as the firm begins to celebrate its 30th anniversary year. With a national reputation built over a 30-year career, Martin…

Proposals for the £10 million redevelopment of Hexham’s historic Union Workhouse have progressed, with contracts exchanged for new developers to take on the project. Property developer the 79th Group will take on the venture through its 79th Luxury Living division,…