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November 21, 2018

Business & Economy

North East region responds to National Infrastructure Assessment

Representatives from the North East Local Enterprise Partnership, all seven local authorities and the region’s business community came together this week to discuss the future of infrastructure in the UK as part of a visit by the National Infrastructure…

March 17, 2020

Technology

Digital sector growing 6x faster than UK economy – Tech Nation Report 2020

As part of its 2020 report, Tech Nation has revealed that digital tech sector gross value added (GVA) grew six times faster than that of the rest of the UK economy in 2018. This amounts to a contribution of £149…

May 10, 2023

Business & Economy

Leading commercial property figure Kevan Carrick receives honour

A well-known commercial property and regeneration sector figure has received an accolade.

March 30, 2020

Business & Economy

Commercial Maintenance Services offers NHS coronavirus support

A utilities maintenance firm is offering its services to the NHS to help fight the coronavirus outbreak. Commercial Maintenance Services (CMS) UK Ltd says it stands ready to respond to any emergencies should in-house hospital teams fall ill with COVID-19. The…

May 12, 2017

Business & Economy

ICE North East calls for political commitment on infrastructure investment

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) North East has called on all political parties to place infrastructure investment and improvements at the heart of their agendas to unlock economic growth in the region. A manifesto published by the engineering body…

May 5, 2020

Business & Economy

Business Durham to lead North East space and satellite innovation

Business Durham has been appointed to lead the North East Satellite Applications Centre of Excellence until March 2022, having successfully delivered support to the sector since 2014. The Satellite Applications Catapult and the UK Space Agency, which funds the centre,…

October 15, 2020

Technology

Dynamites 20 recognises North East firms who stepped up during pandemic

A celebration of North East tech talent has been held, this year shining a light on those involved in the region’s fight against coronavirus. Dynamites 20 is this year’s regional IT and technology awards showcase from tech network Dynamo North…

May 15, 2020

Business & Economy

Big changes coming to support safer and greener travel in Newcastle City Centre

Plans that would transform Newcastle’s Grey Street are being considered by council leaders to make it easier for those who need to travel to do so safely and with social distancing in place. Newcastle City Council are also looking at…