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Aspire Technology Solutions to create 150 jobs and open office on Teesside
North East tech company Aspire Technology Solutions has announced plans to create more than 150 new jobs as it opened…
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Emission-busting AdBlue price hike as gas costs soar for Yara
Soaring gas costs have triggered a hike in the price of emission-busting transport fuel solution AdBlue and other industrial products.…
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Instem bosses expect full-year trading to be ‘ahead of previous expectations’
A company which provides IT solutions to the global life sciences market saw revenue jump by more than 40 per…
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Meet the founders of Kimaï, the start-up using lab-grown diamonds
R elaxing into a sofa in Shoreditch House, it’s clear that Sidney Neuhaus and Jessica Warch are fans of sparkle.…
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Labour seeks to bury Corbyn’s legacy with commitment to economic stability
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Inspirational project will see business leaders help guide vulnerable youths
Vulnerable young people are to be given unique opportunities to gain employment experience and new skills from business leaders. A…
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Plans approved for huge ‘next-generation’ city centre office development
Plans have been approved for a huge new “next-generation” office development in the heart of Manchester city centre. Joint venture…
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Motor Fuel Group rolls out electric charging expansion as fuel crisis grows
T HE largest independent fuel operator in the UK today unveils its flagship electric vehicle charging station in Putney, insisting…
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Rolls-Royce in bid to transform air travel with all-electric plane
An attempt to break the world air-speed record in a battery powered plane is “within grasping distance”, the project’s chief…
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Rolls-Royce shares hit 18-month high on B-52 deal with US Air Force
R olls-Royce’s share price hit an 18-month high today after the company signed a billion dollar deal with the US Air…
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Durham electronics firm creates ‘significant’ number of new jobs
A global electronics company has announced an expansion of its North East operations which will create a ‘significant’ number of…
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JCB ‘ramping up production’ after seeing turnover fall by more than £1bn in 2020
Turnover at digger-maker JCB fell by more than £1 billion in 2020 after the “severe impact” of Covid-19. The manufacturer…
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Devon’s Applegate set for jobs growth after partnering with Euro tech giant
Devon’s pioneering AI procurement company Applegate is aiming to create jobs after forming a partnership with European tech firm Visable.…
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OPINION: Responsible businesses are key to social mobility and equality
As the largest employer in the South West, at Pennon, we believe at the heart of any great business are…
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LeicestershireLive Business Executive of the Year Awards getting close
The judging team is preparing to meet for to consider finalists for the 2021 LeicestershireLive Business Executive of the Year…
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Re-election at Fisher German at more property appointments
A property consultancy has announced the re-election of its managing partner as well as a senior Birmingham appointment. Fisher German…
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Estate agency reports ‘robust’ results despite pandemic
A North West estate agency has reported a “robust” set of finances for its latest year despite the impact of…
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£12.5m assisted living scheme in the National Forest completed
Work on a £12.5 million assisted living scheme in Leicestershire has finished. National contractor Willmott Dixon has completed the work…
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The growing list of new restaurants opening in Leicestershire
A Pan-Asian noodle chain is set to open in Leicester city centre on Monday, October 4 – joining a growing…
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Estate agent smashes sales target as UK housing boom continues
An estate agency which was launched during the pandemic has expanded its services after exceeded its sales targets in its…
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People on the Move: top North East appointments of the week
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has appointed Sarah Waddington to lead its North East (North) branch. Ms Waddington will work…
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Co-op Live boss opens up on Covid and Brexit battles as critical phase nears
The man in charge of building the new £350m Co-op Live arena in the shadow of Manchester City’s Etihad stadium…
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Labour seeks to cast off image of excessive public borrowing
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Night lights and new seating complete first section of Dawlish sea wall
The first section of new sea wall at Dawlish has been completed with the installation of new seating and lighting.…
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Major redevelopment planned for Devon’s famous art deco Burgh Island Hotel
An art deco Devon hotel closely linked to crime writer Agatha Christie is to undergo a major redevelopment. Burgh Island…
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Go-ahead granted for £58m plans to transform huge mill into hundreds of homes
Plans to transform one of Manchester’s oldest and largest mills into housing in a £58m project has been given the…
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HullBID secures another term as four out of five businesses back city operation
HullBID will continue its work for another five years after securing an emphatic win in its latest renewal ballot. The…
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UK energy retailers say suppliers may refuse to absorb customers
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Women’s outdoor clothing firm ACAI targets overseas markets to double revenues
Outdoor womens’ clothing company ACAI is on track to double turnover to £6m as it looks to international markets including…
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Drax aims for 80 per cent UK content in multi-billion carbon capture plans
Power giant Drax is aiming to source 80 per cent of the construction materials and services needed to deliver its…
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‘Just days left to avoid Christmas shortages’, retailers warn
Retail groups are warning the Government that it has just days to save Christmas from “significant disruption” caused by the…
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Rix sees sales fall 22 per cent in 2020 as Covid’s wide impact sees £112.5m drop
Leading Hull family business JR Rix & Sons Ltd has reported a successful trading year during 2020 despite ‘challenging and…
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North East Business Awards: Winners speak of pride after grand final triumph
North East companies have spoken of their pride after winning big at the North East Business Awards grand final –…
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CBI: UK needs ‘COBR for business’ as economy lurches into crisis
B ritain’s top business group has called on the government to set up an emergency task force at the heart…
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Gove must realise that true levelling up is about people not places
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Belfast’s conference sector closes in on £30 million of new business
Belfast’s events and conferencing sector has been given a much-needed boost after landing a major global award at the same…
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Cineworld shares reach two-month high as cinemas anticipate Bond boost
C ineworld has had a turbulent year. But the world‘s second-biggest cinema chain saw its shares reach a two-month high…
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Anglesey Jobcentre reopens after closing when the pandemic hit
A jobcentre on Anglesey has reopened after being closed for 18 months. Amlwch Jobcentre shut when the pandemic hit as…
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Silence Therapeutics, the biotech on a mission to mute genetic disease
“ I’ll tell you this fun story,” Mark Rothera says with a twinkle in his eyes. Silence Therapeutics CEO Mark…
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Administrators called in to collapsed energy firm as 50 jobs affected
Administrators have been appointed to North West energy firm PfP, with the firm’s customers set to transfer to British Gas.…
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Bitcoin drops after People’s Bank of China declares all crypto illegal
C ryptocurrencies sunk today after the People’s Bank of China declared the market illegal. China’s central bank said all forms…
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Special celebrations planned for Hull Trains’ 21st as passengers return
Passenger numbers are continuing to increase as Hull Trains builds back from the pandemic. A milestone 21st anniversary of operations…
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Hillary Clinton shares her tips for success as a female leader at LTW
H illary Clinton has urged London‘s aspiring female business and tech leaders to be “determined and resilient” when they get…
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Petrol station industry downplays issues as BP and Tesco close sites
T he petrol station industry has downplayed fears about the impact of driver shortages on fuel supply, insisting most forecourts…
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Plans move forward for £170m regeneration of Truro city centre
A major £170m regeneration scheme for the centre of Cornwall’s capital Truro has moved a step closer after outline planning…
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Betting deals at risk and financial hit looms for clubs as ban considered
Any possible extension of Premier League club Burnley’s main shirt sponsorship deal with a British financial and sports betting company…
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The UK’s film and TV production body forms first regional board
The body representing film and television production professionals in Britain has formed its first regional committee – one of six…
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Plymouth’s £13m apartment block back on track after setbacks
A £13m apartment block which boasts panoramic views over Plymouth is set to be completed by 2022 after the project…
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When obstacles become opportunities to work better
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Cathedral Quarter gallery reopens after long 18 months
The owners of an independent gallery said it was good to be back on the high street again after being…
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