Why alternative finance can fire SME growth in post-COVID recovery
By Simon Lenney, independent chairman, Mavenbonds.co.uk If Britain is to climb out of the economic black hole it finds itself…
COVID crisis triggers record fall in electricity demand
Electricity demand fell to its lowest quarterly level in many years during the second quarter of this year – a…
North East fintech company strengthens for continued growth
A growing North East financial technology (fintech) company has hit a series of milestones as it celebrates its fifth anniversary.…
Wind generation in Europe blows in new record
Volatile weather saw levels of wind generation across Europe hit record levels last month. New data from Teesside-headquartered energy market…
New Warrington office lifts Teesside company to new heights
One of the North’s largest independent lift companies has continued its rapid expansion by investing in a new site in…
New networking group for young property professionals launched in NE
A new initiative to support young property and construction professionals is to be launched in the North East for the…
Innovative investment bond launched to boost UK property market
An innovative new investment vehicle to provide funds to support UK property deals – commercial and residential – has been…
Bernard Interiors has designs on growth with support from Opal
A Tyneside-based interior designer is on the expansion trail after doubling headcount and moving to new premises with help from…
Global energy specialist launches new technology to help businesses cut energy costs and carbon
A fast-growing global energy and technology consultancy has developed ground-breaking new technology to help businesses monitor and manage their energy…
Renewables all but close gap with fossil fuel power generation
Only prolonged outages at two nuclear plants prevented renewables generating more power than fossil fuels in the three months to…
Henry Riley appointed to work on £21m Morpeth leisure scheme
Work is gathering pace on two schemes that will transform the Northumberland leisure and lifestyle scene. Henry Riley has been…
Changing of the guard at property consultancy Henry Riley
A North East property stalwart has announced his retirement after more than three decades in the industry. Paul Nixon is…
High carbon taxes increase likelihood of future no-coal records
High carbon taxes in Britain were the key reason why Britain’s electricity system ran without coal for more than two…
Thermal generation drops to record low
New research from a North East analyst showed that 2020 saw the lowest levels of conventional thermal generation (gas and…
Vodafone outage highlights difficulty of balancing power markets
The rise in mobile network outages, unpredictable weather patterns and other unforeseen events is making the challenge of balancing European…