Reaction to Latest GDP Figures
Gareth Thomas, Managing Director of Icon Plastics, a precision plastic injection moulding firm, based at Eaglescliffe in the Tees Valley,…
Positive end to 2015 as North East Industries climb National Insolvency Rankings
New research has shown that the North East economy ended 2015 on a positive note with almost all its key…
Connectivity key to realising vision for the North
The Government’s vision for the North as an economic powerhouse will not be fully realised without significant improvements in transport…
Positive outlook for John N Dunn Group
Building services group John N Dunn Group is forecasting a positive future for the business, as it continues to recover…
Young economists prepare for Bank of England contest
BUDDING economists are preparing to battle it out in a prestigious competition run annually by the Bank of England.
North East firms at risk in tax avoidance clampdown – R3
Companies across the North East could be facing an uncertain future as a result of a clampdown on tax avoidance…
Business is booming as Archers Law doubles Business team
A LEADING legal firm believes the Tees Valley economy is on the up after doubling the headcount of its business…
UK confirmed as one of the top places in the world to do business
The World Bank Ease of Doing Business report released yesterday (27 October 2015) places the UK as the sixth out…
Plotting the region’s first custom build homes
The North East’s first custom build housing scheme has landed, with hopes to boost the local economy.
Devolution is welcome – now let’s get the maximum from the deal
Jeremy Middleton said: “This is a fantastic deal for the North East that will firmly link the region to the…
Government and Tata steel to provide support to Scunthorpe steel workers and local economy
A £9 million support package for the local economy and employees affected by job losses at the Scunthorpe steelworks has…
Number of UK businesses continues to grow
Official figures show that the number of private sector businesses in the UK has hit a new record of 5.4…
Employment rate reaches record high as strong pay growth continues
The UK labour market is going from strength to strength, with the proportion of people in work now at a…
National campaign provides major tourism boost
A national tourism campaign promoting County Durham has so far brought an extra £13.1m into the local economy.
LGBT Festival’s record crowd generates £9m
One of the UK’s leading LGBT festivals has proven it is an event to be proud of, after boosting the…