Fashion boss warns supply-chain instability is costing its business an extra £20k a a year
The founder of British menswear retailer Dobell has warned that manufacturing, freight and delivery costs have become a permanent challenge…
MPs back calls for tighter regulation in funeral sector in major boost for campaigners
A national campaign to raise standards in the funeral sector has secured cross-party political backing from three MPs. The Funeral…
Seven North East business owners named finalists for 2026 Entrepreneurial Awards
Seven North East business owners have been named as finalists in the 2026 North East Entrepreneurial Awards, ahead of a…
SUSTAINABILITY A CORE TENET OF MORE THAN ONE IN THREE SMALL BUSINESSES – FOUNDERS EXPLAIN WHY
One in three small businesses in the UK (31%) holds sustainability at the core of their business culture and planning,…
Strategic NPIF II – NEL investment supports next phase of growth at Venda Search
Gateshead-based Venda Search Ltd has secured a strategic investment from NPIF II – NEL Smaller Loans Fund, managed by NEL…
Treatment works investment benefits the local environment and economy
A £2.2 million investment to strengthen wastewater treatment in East Cleveland is entering its second phase. Northumbrian Water is carrying…
The Alnwick Garden unveils plans for show-stopping 25th Anniversary weekend
Plans are underway for a spectacular weekend full of performances, storytelling and entertainment after dark, as The Alnwick Garden gears…
Wave Grows SME Customers with New Contract Wins Across Key Sectors
National water retailer Wave has had its most successful period of trading and growth this summer, following a series of…
Middlesbrough College named North East hub for technical and vocational education excellence
Middlesbrough College is set to play a leading role in shaping vocational and technical skills across the North East after…
Growth expectations rise for sixth straight quarter as North East entrepreneurs create jobs
Growth expectations among North East entrepreneurs have strengthened for the sixth consecutive quarter, with more than half of business owners…
Great British Bake-Off returns as demand heats up for artisan bakeries, University expert claims
THE number of artisan bakeries across the UK is on the rise, but, as one University of Sunderland expert asks,…
Anxiety, distractions and habitual speeders: The reality of British drivers
Over half (56%) of British drivers admit to speeding over the summer holidays, with 63% saying they habitually break the…
ACS STAINLESS STEEL APPOINTS NEW CERTUS™ MD TO SUPPORT SAFER FACADE DELIVERY
Chris Holleron joins the business this month ACS says the appointment will promote better-informed facade delivery under the Building safety…
LIVERPOOL SKIN CLINIC FOUNDER FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR FINALIST!
A Liverpool skin clinic and software entrepreneur who rebuilt her life after losing everything has been named a finalist for…
GastroNorth Management Buyout Backed by Six-figure NPIF II – NEL Investment
A six-figure investment from NPIF II – NEL Debt Finance, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of…