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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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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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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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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 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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Energy crisis and Covid-19 show the UK’s just-in-time economy needs more resilience
W hat do factories, the NHS, and the energy sector have in common? All are operating by the seat 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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Billionaire Issa brothers’ petrol stations giant swoops for 52 KFC sites
More than 50 KFC restaurants across the UK have been acquired by petrol station giant EG Group, which was founded…
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Driver shortages contribute to collapse of £167m logistics firm
Driver shortages have contributed to the collapse of a £167 million turnover food distribution business, putting more than 400 jobs…
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Grant Thornton fined £2.3 million over Patisserie Valerie collapse
G rant Thornton has been fined £2.3 million and given a severe reprimand for its failure to spot fraud on…
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Scientists carry out ‘ground-breaking’ research at cider orchard
A Devon cider company is working with scientists from the University of Bristol to identify and preserve unique and threatened…
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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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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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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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UK home building schemes held up by water pollution concern
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UK start-up plans worlds longest subsea electric cable with Morocco
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Honour for the late John Hays at North East Entrepreneurial Awards
A posthumous award to the late John Hays has been made at the North East Entrepreneurial Awards. Mr Hays, founder…
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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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UK to issue temporary visas for truck drivers and farm workers
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UK motorists face queues and closures at petrol stations
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BBC deal could be ‘monumental’ for North East creative industries
From a middle-aged woman solving murders in a floppy hat to hairdressers near the Metrocentre discussing life, love and beauty…
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US nuclear consortium ‘has a plan’ for Wylfa with ‘exploratory’ talks taking place with UK Government
A US nuclear sector consortium “has a plan” to build a large nuclear plant at Wylfa – with UK Government…
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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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NI SMEs racked up £40M in exports last year through Amazon, says online retailer
Small and medium-sized business based in Northern Ireland selling through Amazon recorded more than £40 million of export sales last…
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Multimillion-pound investment unveiled at prime Newcastle office
A multimillion-pound investment at Newcastle’s St James Gate development has delivered new offices and a major upgrade of existing office…
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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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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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Shortlist announced for £240m HS2 civils contract
A shortlist of firms vying to secure a £240 million civil engineering contract on HS2 has been unveiled. The six…
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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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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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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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Ford speaks out over reports of huge electric investment in Merseyside plant
Ford has issued a statement following reports it is considering building a “new generation” of electric transmission systems at its…
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UK hints at allowing in more foreign drivers to ease fuel shortage
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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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Peel Hunt to float at £280m on back of pandemic trading boom
C ITY broker Peel Hunt today cashed in on the pandemic boom in trading and dealmaking in a float that…
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Agri min gifts subsidy top up to Northern Ireland’s farmers
Northern Ireland’s farms are set to benefit from a further £800 of government money each as the agriculture minister flexes…
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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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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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Gary Lineker joins entrepreneur’s football app as boss looks to ‘big things’
A Liverpool tech entrepreneur has brought football legend Gary Lineker on board as a business partner and brand ambassador in…
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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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Motorhome dealer hits record sales as Britons continue to embrace staycations
Luxury motorhome dealer Erwin Hymer Centre Travelworld has recorded its best ever sales figures as Britons continue to embrace staycations.…
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North East Business Awards: Double Eleven crowned company of the year
A Teesside gaming studio that has seen phenomenal growth during the pandemic has been crowned North East company of the…
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