Post Budget comment – Icon Plastics
Companies that buy raw materials from Europe and pay in Euros are facing increased costs now as uncertainty caused by…
Budget response: Graham Robb, chair of the Institute of Directors, North East
This was a good budget for business and the self-employed. The cuts to small business rates will be welcome as…
Budget reaction from NE1 CEO Sean Bullick
Sean Bullick, CEO of NE1, Newcastle’s Business Improvement District (BID) has welcomed measures in the Chancellor’s budget to improve northern…
Post Budget comment
The extra focus on improving northern schools is fantastic news.
Statement from Anna Turley MP on Budget 2016
This year’s Budget was designed to raise George Osborne’s stock with the Tory MPs he hopes will make him the…
Budget Reaction from Yarm School headmaster, David Dunn
Yarm School headmaster David Dunn has welcomed the Chancellor’s announcement on extending the school day with extra-curricular activities.
Budget 2016 Fails to Stem Energy Sector Uncertainty
The Government spurned the chance to secure thousands of jobs and billions in North East investment, leaving jobs in energy…
‘Osborne’s Budget has failed Teesside’ – Tom Blenkinsop MP
Today’s Budget provided no clear indication that this Tory Government have any intention of turning the fortunes of Teesside around,…
Budget comment from Ken Wilson & Associates (KWA)
Newcastle-based Ken Wilson & Associates (KWA) said the corporation tax cut and changes to the way business rates are calculated…
NECC Intial Reaction to the Chancellor’s Budget
We are pleased our lobbying has helped secure a firm commitment to upgrade both the A66 and A69 which are…
Budget comment: Chancellor praised for business-friendly measures
Peterlee-based KF Training described the Chancellor’s words as “a Budget for small businesses”.
Regional Debt Worries Staying Low, But Payday Problems Persist
New research into the region's personal finances has found that, while overall levels of debt concern are staying low, more…
Multi-million pound plant investment supports Banks Minings Northumberland Operations
North East employer Banks Mining is making a £3.5m investment in new mobile plant to enhance the efficiency of its…
Mayoral candidate calls for protection from ‘economic warfare’ in budget
North East LEP board member and mayoral candidate Jeremy Middleton called for the 2016 budget to protect the North East…
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