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October 18, 2019

Business & Economy

Square One Law asks what will your future workforce look like?

Business leaders from a cross section of industries from professional services to education came together for a major conference last week (October 10) titled ‘what will your future workforce look like.’ The event was held at the Crowne Plaza, Newcastle…

November 7, 2016

Business & Economy

The North East is the best place for investment outside London

Invest North East England (INEE) has welcomed a new report that ranks the region as the best place to do business outside London. The 2016 UK Prosperity Index said the region’s “potential for transformation is significant” after its analysis found…

May 27, 2020

Business & Economy

Kromek extends DARPA deal to develop virus threat system

A technology firm known for helping thwart terror plots has secured a deal worth more than £4 million to further develop a system capable of identifying virus threats. Kromek has been awarded a contract extension by the Defense Advanced Research…

March 7, 2018

Business & Economy

FinanceCamp North East to bring together innovative businesses and investment opportunities

FinanceCamp North East is back and set to connect innovative and growing businesses with access to financial solutions from investors and lenders. St James’ Park, Newcastle will play host to FinanceCamp North East 2018 on Thursday, July 5. The annual event…

January 18, 2022

Business & Economy

Sedgefield’s Kromek Group predicts record revenues as demand grows

A technology firm known for helping thwart terror plots is on target to record its “highest-ever full-year revenue” thanks to growing demand. Kromek Group says it is looking to “the future with great confidence” as contract wins complement order renewals…

September 28, 2017

Business & Economy

Newburn Riverside office building gets six-figure facelift

The Quadrant office building at Newburn Riverside has undergone a six-figure refurbishment two years after it was acquired by Kames Capital The property was the first office to be developed on the business park by UK Land Estates in 2003…

November 6, 2020

Business & Economy

North East to benefit from onshoring in chemical and pharmaceutical sectors

International trade experts believe the North East is set for a major economic boost from onshoring trends. Companies within the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors are reportedly seeking to bring supply chains and production back to the UK as a result…

May 14, 2020

Business & Economy

NE1 survey shows 75 per cent of firms could go bust if lockdown last more than six months

A survey of businesses in Newcastle City Centre shows that 75 per cent could go out of business if the lockdown last for more than six months. Conducted by NE1, the business improvement district company for the city, the survey…