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PD Ports has today welcomed the launch of the Freeports bidding prospectus – an opportunity set to turbo-charge post-Brexit trade, boosting the economy, creating thousands of jobs and transforming the outlook for socio-economically challenged regions. As Statutory Harbour Authority for…

Organisers of the region’s innovation conference have launched their annual search with the North East BIC to uncover the latest products, services and other big ideas of the region’s cutting-edge businesses. They are now looking for 15 businesses that dare to do things differently. Those selected will…

The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and twelve North East local authorities have launched Open, a new e-procurement platform that will transform how businesses find and bid for competitive opportunities. The cloud-based system will replace the NEPO Portal which has…

A new masterplan for a 62 acre-site at Ashwood Business Park in Northumberland was officially unveiled on October 30 at the Advanced Engineering 2019 exhibition at Birmingham NEC. The next phase in the site’s development – which is being spearheaded…

A mutual is preparing to open the doors to a new branch as part of a multi-million-pound investment programme. Newcastle Building Society has created a new full service and financial advice branch in Hexham. The base sits on the ground floor…

Leading law firm for business Muckle LLP has launched a new podcast series to highlight the latest trends across the voluntary sector. Leading law firm for business Muckle LLP is lining up charity experts to feature in its…

For some, going digital has been the key for survival during the pandemic, but it’s not that clear-cut for the manufacturing sector. In their latest ‘Legal Spectrum Podcast’, commercial law firm Muckle LLP explore the pressures facing manufacturing businesses…

North East businesses suffered a dip in confidence during July with Brexit remaining a worrying prospect, according to a new report. The latest Lloyds Bank Business Barometer showed companies’ confidence fell seven points to seven per cent. Furthermore, economic optimism in…