132,740 disabled people supported through specialist employment scheme
Access to Work, the government’s specialist disabled employment programme, has supported 132,740 people since launching in 2007.
Government outlines details of financial support for Tata Steel UK buyers
A package of support worth hundreds of millions of pounds will be made available to potential buyers of Tata Steel…
Our constitution, devolution and the Northern Powerhouse
The Government has outlined plans to give more powers to northern city regions to create a Northern Powerhouse.
Can I Avoid Selling the Family Home to Pay for Long Term Care Fees?
With no prospect of a Government cap on long term care costs, and annual fees for care homes exceeding £30,000,…
Statement on the sale of Tata Steel’s Long Products Europe business to Greybull Capital
Tata Steel has confirmed a deal to sell its Long Products Europe business, including Scunthorpe plant, to Greybull Capital.
Planned roadworks in the North East: summary for Monday 11 to Sunday 17 April 2016
Summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week.
Resurfacing work on A66 in County Durham
Drivers will benefit from an improved road surface once work to resurface the eastbound A66 near Greta Bridge in County…
Business Secretary confirms formal Tata Steel sale process
Formal sale process for Tata’s UK operations to begin by Monday 11 April.
Planned roadworks in the North East: summary for Monday 4 to Sunday 10 April 2016
There will be phases of overnight lane closures and full carriageway closures while work takes place to upgrade the road…
Extra £25 million to deliver better journeys for North Yorkshire drivers
An extra £25.6 million is being provided to help maintain and repair roads in North Yorkshire and stop potholes developing,…
County secures £24m Government funding for rural roads
The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in his Budget this week that North Yorkshire County Council is to receive £24m…
Budget Disappointment on Care Fees Cap
Older people will let feel let down that there is little in the Budget for them, especially nothing to end…
Full Chamber Response to Budget
We are pleased our lobbying has help secure a firm commitment to upgrade both the A66 and A69 which are…
North East LEP Budget reaction
North East LEP Chief Economist Chris Milne gives his reaction to The Budget delivered today by Chancellor of the Exchequer…
Budget Responses from North East Business Leaders
The Chancellor’s announcement demonstrates the importance of the UK oil & gas industry to the British Economy.