South Shields baker turning passion into full-time job with five-figure funding
A South Tyneside baker and entrepreneur has turned a hobby into a livelihood with the help of a five-figure investment fund from the North East Small Loan Fund Supported By The European Regional...
View ArticleScaleup Focus Week: businesses share their Black Swan Trigger Events
According to Bdaily chairman Dr Roy Stanley: “the integration of the two concepts of Black Swan Events and Trigger Points leads to the framing of the term Black Swan Trigger Events” “In the context of...
View ArticleYorkshire businesswoman launches wish-list app in Durham 'on par with...
A global wish-list website and app set to transform how consumers shop and share gift ideas has launched today (November 29). Swishforit allows online users to create, organise and share personal...
View ArticleBusiness finance ‘pioneer’ launches today following £10m fundraise
A firm aiming to be ‘Europe’s first revenue-based finance provider’ has launched after raising £10m to boost its proposition. Uncapped has secured backing from Global Founders Capital, White Star...
View ArticleBiosciences spinout secures six-figure funding to create new North East jobs
A spinout enterprise from Durham University has secured six-figure funding for the development of its bioscience proposition. Magnitude Biosciences has closed a second round of investment, making a...
View ArticleFreelancer workspace and social hub launches in Shoreditch
A new community hub designed to provide freelancers with a space to work and socialise has launched in East London. UK leisure property firm Shelley Sandzer has announced the launch of Glasshouse on...
View ArticleCineworld takes performance hit due to ‘weak box office’
International cinema group Cineworld is set for a full year performance ‘below expectations’ according to its latest trading update. According to its trading update for the period from January 1 to...
View ArticleNorthern Insight - Still doing business at 50
Since July 2015, Northern Insight magazine has been triumphing North East business, giving a voice to thousands of firms across the region. However, autumn 2019 is an opportunity for Northern Insight...
View ArticleNorthern tech startups set for boost with new accelerator
A new accelerator programme designed to support tech startups across the North of England has launched today. Startupscale, a two-year project providing training and mentoring to startups throughout...
View ArticleGrowing property firm unites teams and strengthens regional presence with...
A North East chartered surveyor and property consultancy has relocated to a new city centre base in order to support ongoing expansion. Property specialist youngsRPS has moved into a new larger office...
View ArticleFitness brand launches new studio in North London retail and leisure complex
A class-based fitness brand has announced the launch of a new specialist studio in North London. CBRE Global Investors has announced that fitness brand Frame has opened its latest studio at Angel...
View ArticleNorth East bowling chain to create 30 jobs with launch of new Yorkshire venue
Boutique bowling chain Lane7 is set to launch its latest venue in South Yorkshire later this month. The brand is set to open its newest site in the centre of Sheffield next weekend (December 14)....
View ArticleLondon firm backs management buyout of parcel price comparison platform
Private equity firm Mayfair Equity Partners has announced it is backing the management buyout of one of the UK’s largest parcel delivery price comparison websites. The London-based firm is investing in...
View ArticleNorth East entrepreneur inspired by man's best friend launches organic dog...
A North Shields entrepreneur has taken inspiration from his pet to launch new venture Buddy Bubbles. Inspired by his pet dog Buddy, 27-year-old Dale Parker opened his new business in December 2017...
View Article2,500 jobs could be saved with Clinton rescue deal
Greetings card retailer Clinton Cards has been sold back to its existing owners in a bid to save it from collapse. The brand has been saved through a ‘complex’ transaction that will allow it to keep...
View ArticleNorth East publisher secures seven-figure investment from London firm
A London firm has invested in the North East publishing company behind one of the first ever mixed martial arts (MMA) magazine. i2Media Group, the publisher behind MMA magazine Fighters Only, has...
View ArticleHalifax fit-out firm set to create new jobs with six-figure funding
A Halifax company specialising in furniture and fit-outs for student and rental accommodation schemes has secured £500k funding from NPIF - Mercia Debt Finance. Project:ff&e has secured the loan,...
View ArticleHealthcare firm to double North Tyneside HQ size to accommodate growth
A North East healthcare specialist has announced plans to expand its head office following rapid growth. Connect Health is set to double its head office space at Quorum Business Park in North Tyneside....
View ArticlePhoenix Group to acquire UK arm of global insurance specialist in £3.2bn deal
Pensions and life consolidator Phoenix Group has announced the proposed acquisition of insurance firm ReAssure Group for £3.2bn. The deal would see the London-headquartered group purchase the UK...
View ArticleTesco to consider sale of Thailand and Malaysia businesses
Supermarket giant Tesco may be set to dispose of two of its businesses in Asia in a new strategic move. According to a statement released this morning, the brand has commenced a review of the strategic...
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