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March 12, 2021

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Steep fall in EU exports as Brexit deal creates difficulties for companies

British exports of goods to the European Union plunged by more than 40 per cent in the first month since the UK’s official departure from the bloc. International trade figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that…

November 27, 2018

Business & Economy

RTC appoints managing director

Jamie Ollivere has been named as the new managing director of innovation and technology transfer company, RTC North. Launched in 1989 in Sunderland, RTC was one of the 12 Regional Technology Centres established around the country to help local manufacturers…

February 10, 2021

Business & Economy

English cities come together to create hybrid event solution

A consortium of English cities has come together to find new ways to help the conference and events industry navigate the coronavirus pandemic. With questions still hanging over the industry as to when face-to-face meetings in a live environment will…

April 28, 2020

Business & Economy

RTC North awarded Technology Transfer Company of the Year 2020

Staff at RTC North are celebrating after being awarded the title from the Leeds & West Yorkshire Prestige Guide. Specialising in the commercialisation of new products and services, we work with individuals, businesses, and the public sector to help create…

June 5, 2020

Business & Economy

BCC partners with Amazon to help companies get back to business safely

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has launched a partnership with Amazon to help businesses get back to work as lockdown restrictions ease. Up to 1000 businesses from across the UK will be able to visit Amazon fulfilment centre to…

February 24, 2023

Business & Economy

FulwellCain Studios reveals plans for 8450-job Wearside ‘global production’ complex

Plans have been unveiled to create an 8500-job film-making complex.

May 6, 2020

Technology

Special recognition for student nurse mentors

A district nursing team that ensures student nurses are equipped with vital experience of working in the community has been shortlisted for a national award. County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust’s district nursing team in Teesdale has been jointly…

August 4, 2020

Technology

UKTCG urges Government to prioritise grassroots expectations ahead of Digital Strategy

The Government should prioritise product-led tech start-ups in its Digital Strategy, a new report released by the UK Tech Cluster Group (UKTCG) today (August 4) has urged. The UKTCG, a self-assembled group of individuals and organisations which supports geographical clusters…