Government launches £88m investment to ‘turbocharge’ UK businesses
The government has announced a new £88m investment in a bid to close the productivity gap between the UK and major world economies. The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy and...
View ArticleHigh street retailer QUIZ turns to online business as physical store sales drop
Clothing retailer QUIZ is focusing on developing its omni-channel model after seeing store sales dip. The brand’s overall revenue decreased 5 per cent, from £66.7m in H1 2019 to £63.3m in H1 2020....
View ArticleMincoffs acts on new home for independent Washington salon devastated by fire
Daccs Salon has found a new home in Washington after former premises were devastated by fire. The salon, owned by Diane and Chris Irwin, has been providing hair and beauty treatments in Washington for...
View ArticleNorth East SMEs to benefit from fully funded digital marketing workshops
SMEs receiving support from Business Northumberland will now be welcomed to take part in fully funded digital marketing workshops delivered by Digital Allies. The full-service digital marketing company...
View ArticleLeeds and London agency expands with third office opening
After achieving triple figure turnover growth, Leeds and London-based performance marketing agency Journey Further has launched a third office. Having doubled headcount from 25 to 50 across its Leeds...
View ArticleYork property agency launches city centre division
A York estate agency that specialises in selling luxury properties has launched a new city centre division. Croft Residential has launched Croft City, which will focus on the York city-centre...
View ArticleCult beauty and fashion brands join Seven Dials retail offering
Seven cult beauty and fashion brands have signed to join a unique Shaftesbury retail destination in Covent Garden. Shaftesbury has announced the seven retail signings totalling 6,000 sq ft in Seven...
View ArticleSoftware company raises €7m in Series A funding to expand globally
A process mining software company will use the funding to introduce unique features to its customers and expand its operations globally. Provider Minit has raised €7m in a Series A funding round led by...
View ArticleLocal business leaders to hear from Europe and Trade Head before Brexit deadline
A ‘Navigating Brexit’ roadshow across Yorkshire and the North East is being led by the Institute of Directors’ head of Europe and trade policy Allie Renison. As part of the IoD’s support to prepare...
View ArticleNorth East BIC helps entrepreneur realise her potential opening new...
A lecturer-turned-social entrepreneur is helping locals access much-needed financial and support services after working with the North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC). Founded by former...
View ArticleWorkwear specialist marks 20% sales growth with launch of first retail outlet
A County Durham firm specialising in personalised workwear has officially launched its new customer showroom and retail outlet. Workwear Express has opened a new showroom and outlet at its headquarters...
View ArticleGlobal agency invests £400k into Leeds and London office expansion
A strategic resourcing agency with offices in Leeds and London has completed a £400k investment into expanding globally. Hortor has invested the six-figure sum into technology, property and expanding...
View ArticleHuddersfield lawn firm sows seeds for growth with £600k NatWest funding
A Huddersfield-based lawn treatment provider is set for expansion after securing six-figure funding from NatWest. Greensleeves Lawn Care has received a £600k funding package from NatWest to fund a...
View ArticleProptech secures $50m in Series B round and launches London operations
A real estate tech firm has closed a $50m Series B funding round and launched its London base. Blueground has launched in London, as well as raising the equivalent of £40m in a round co-led by...
View ArticleBegbies Traynor continues acquisition strategy with £2.35m deal
Corporate restructuring specialist Begbies Traynor Group has bolstered its insolvency practice with the acquisition of a London-based firm. The group has acquired the entire issued share capital of...
View ArticleNorth East floor specialist rolls out the red carpet with new store launch
A North East household and commercial carpet and flooring specialist is set to launch a new retail outlet in Newcastle. Prudhoe-based firm Floorscope is expanding operations with the opening of its...
View ArticleBusiness centre launches to support Essex entrepreneurs and SMEs
A national flexible workspace provider has launched a new office in a bid to support entrepreneurs and SMEs in the South East. Workspace specialist BizSpace has officially opened its new 55,000 sq ft...
View ArticleMenswear brand secures £8.5m Series B funding for international expansion
A direct-to-consumer menswear brand is set for further growth after closing a multi-million pound investment round. Spoke has secured £8.5m in a Series B funding round led by BGF, with participation by...
View ArticleThree new lettings for 'next generation' East London office campus
A ‘next generation’ office complex in London has reached 50 per cent occupancy with the addition of three new tenants. Trilogy Real Estate and LaSalle Investment Management have today announced three...
View ArticleOctober sales rise boosts Q3 performance for Next
Retailer Next plc has reported a sales rise for Q3 ‘slightly ahead’ of guidance given back in September. In a trading statement this morning, the firm reported a Q3 sales increase of 2 per cent on last...
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