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Business Northumberland High Growth programme helps create 100 jobs
The Business Northumberland High Growth programme, a European-funded business support programme, which has seen Northumberland’s high growth businesses create more than 100 new jobs, is coming to an...
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Santander Corporate & Commercial selected as headline sponsor of The...
Image source: JeepersMedia The International Trade Forum (“ITF”), a Yorkshire-based membership organisation that offers support to UK businesses and SMEs exporting and trading internationally, has...
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Huddersfield’s 3M Buckley Innovation Centre launches professional service...
The 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) located in Huddersfield has developed and launched a network specifically tailored for professional service providers. On Thursday 26 March, the 3M BIC...
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University of Manchester partnership launch graphene lightbulb
A University of Manchester research and innovation partnership has commercially launched a graphene lightbulb. The new lightbulb developed by Graphene Lighting plc has lower energy emissions, a longer...
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Merry Maids opens Preston office
A domestic cleaning company is expanding its operation by opening an office in Preston as it looks to develop the business further. The company currently employs 20 maids and is planning to employ...
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Gender pay divide widens amongst North East workers
A report by Nigel Wright has highlighted a 3% increase in North East salaries in the last 12 months, however the gap between male and female salaries has increased again by 1% to 12%, well above the...
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Behind the Business: Salford-based design startup Swifty Scooters
Swifty Scooters was founded by husband and wife design team, Jason and Camilla Iftakhar in Salford. The first 20 models were hand built by Jason and sold out when they launched at London Design week...
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UKTI to send 13 South East businesses on Milan trade mission
Thirteen food and drink companies that represent the Best of British in the South East are set to head to Milan this May, with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). The companies, which range from...
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Manchester employers value soft skills more than the UK average
Manchester employers value candidates with ‘soft skills’ more highly than the UK average, according to research by recruiter Randstad. Randstad research suggests that Northern employers prioritise...
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North East double glazing company expands following turnover boost
BMW Windows, a North East double glazing company, has moved into large new premises at Pelton Fell, near Chester-le-Street. The family-run company has taken over Units 2-4 at the entrance to Stella...
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Labour pledges tax cuts for small businesses across North East and Cumbria
Labour will prioritise tax cuts for the North East & Cumbria’s 94,000 small firms with business rates cut in first Budget, says Shadow Chancellor, Ed Balls. Ed Milliband’s party will put the...
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£3.5k for Greater Manchester businesses’ apprenticeship schemes
Image source: Joe Mabel From today Greater Manchester businesses will be entitled to £3.5k in additional skills funding, as part of the region’s landmark devolution agreement. Under the deal,...
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Over 100 business leaders sign open letter supporting Tories
103 business leaders from companies that collectively employ over half a million people have written an open letter to the Daily Telegraph stating that the Conservative-led government has been “good...
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North East Automotive Alliance opens for business
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA), a major new body to promote and support the growth of the region’s key automotive industry, is now officially open for business. The NEAA, which is...
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NECC and UKTI urge North East businesses to export
The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) welcomed North East business people to the Stadium of Light this week to discuss boosting their businesses through...
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North West home-builders want help with supply before new Help to Buy
Image source: Philip Taylor PT Home-builders in the North West have said that ‘unachieveable’ government targets and delays in planning processes hinder residential development according to a report...
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Logistics recruiter HLS to open North West office in Trafford Park
Logistics recruiter, HLS Contract Staff, is expanding its national presence with the arrival of a North West team. With an already successful operation based in the South East region, HLS offers a...
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Gateshead College students launch retail startup at intu Metrocentre
A trio of Gateshead College students have launched a new retail venture at the Intu MetroCentre. The handPICKED project, a first for a North East college, is an independent outlet where students are...
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Over 90 Hackney business leaders sign first Business Charter
Hackney’s business community attended en masse to sign the first Hackney Business Charter, a commitment to the ongoing investment in the borough’s economy and its community. Over 90 leaders from...
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Barnsley’s Enterprise Nation assists entrepreneurs with free e-commerce project
Any entrepreneurs hoping to set up their own online business within the region have just been given the opportunity to join a free fast-track e-commerce accelerator in Barnsley. Provided by UK...
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