MPs’ Letter Calls on Northern Powerhouse Minister to Help Overturn Government’s Industrial Snub to Teesside
Teesside Labour MPs have sent a joint letter to Northern Powerhouse Minister James Wharton MP to urge Business Secretary Sajid…
New innovative housing partnership for Byker
Two North East housing associations have launched a new partnership aimed at delivering high quality services and better value for…
Statement on Heathrow Decision Delay
Ross Smith, Director of Policy, the Chamber said: “This can has been kicked down the road over and over again,…
EU referendum outcome: PM statement, 24 June 2016
Prime Minister David Cameron made a statement in Downing Street following the outcome of the referendum for the UK to…
Government urged to honour funding commitment
Durham County Council is calling on the government to honour its commitment to funding any new burdens imposed on local…
Politicians advised: “Don’t just reform rental deposits, abolish them altogether”
A leading property expert has welcomed government plans to reform rental deposits – and is calling on policy makers to…
Henderson’s urges SME flood protection scheme
A leading Teesside-based insurance broker is calling on the Government to ‘level the playing field’ and do more for SMEs…
Grant Paves way for Major Museum Revamp
ONE of Teesside’s best loved museums is to get a major overhaul thanks to a Government grant.
Government and Business in the Spotlight
The pros and cons of business and government working together were highlighted at a major business conference in Hambleton.
Techconsult on the Northern Powerhouse
Steve Guest is managing director of Wilton based Techconsult UK, which specialises in finding candidates for key roles in science…
County Durham agreement to move ahead with devolution
Durham County Council’s Cabinet has agreed to move to the next stage of the devolution process – to create a…
Landlords raise awareness of forthcoming benefit cap
Three County Durham landlords are advising tenants of a limit that may be placed on their benefit allowance later this…
Local Government Elections Results
Labour has strengthened its grip on South Tyneside Council, taking all 18 seats that were contested across the Borough.
Forces Help to Buy loans £100m for new homes in first 2 years
More than 8,600 service personnel have used the home-buying scheme since its launch in April 2014
Her Majesty The Queen’s 90th birthday: Prime Minister’s Humble Address
Prime Minister David Cameron gave a speech in Parliament to mark the 90th birthday of Her Majesty The Queen.