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Friday 1 May 2020

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Avenium Engineering acquires counterpart

Middlesbrough-based Avenium Engineering has completed the acquisition of one of its counterparts as part of continued plans for growth.
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Ask the expert: Challenges of working from home

Following government guidelines around the Covid-19 outbreak, businesses have adapted to their employees working remotely. Teams are spread out and working from various locations which creates additional threats to business operations, in particular cyber security. Tony Snaith, CEO of Communicate Technology, discusses some of the challenges businesses are facing and what they should be considering to protect themselves.
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RFL secures £16m emergency loan

The Rugby Football League (RFL) has secured a £16m emergency loan from the government to safeguard the immediate future of the sport.
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Allied Irish Bank(GB) secures CBILS lending approval

Allied Irish Bank (GB) has been approved for accreditation by the British Business Bank as a new lender for the government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), with support lined up for companies across the North and Midlands.
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Shoe Zone secures £15m loan

Shoe Zone has secured a £15m loan to help it cope with the Covid-19 pandemic but admitted that there is "significantly more to be done" to protect its financial position.
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Ask the expert: Protecting your business through Coronavirus

There is no getting away from the fact that recent events have changed the way we live and do business. Stephen Adair, Partner of Broad Chare Partners, offers expert advice to business owners during this challenging period.
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Business

Kromek “confident” of withstanding the Covid-19 crisis

County Durham-headquartered supplier of detection technology Kromek has said that it is confident of its ability to withstand the Covid-19 crisis, with the group expecting to report revenues similar to last year.
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Greggs trial reopening to be behind closed doors

The chief executive of bakery giant Greggs has said that the company's trial reopening will now be behind closed doors due to concerns over the number of potential customers that could visit the selected branches.
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Banks Renewables’ wind farms hit energy landmark

Two North East wind farms that are owned and operated by renewable energy firm Banks Renewables generated enough electricity in 2019 to meet the annual power needs of more than 18,000 homes.
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Scott Bros works to meet rising demand for topsoil

Stockton-based recycling firm Scott Bros is working to meet the rising demand for topsoil as the Covid-19 lockdown causes a surge in gardening.
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SMEs receive more than £4.1bn in CBILS funding but issues remain

The banking and finance sector has provided more than £4.1bn to SMEs through the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan scheme (CBILS), according to new figures from UK Finance. However, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSM) has said that there are still problems that need to be addressed.
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Wilko eyes “strong plans” after revenue and profits slip

Wilko's revenue fell by almost £90m while its pre-tax profits slumped by about two thirds during its latest financial year, according to new figures. However, the group has "strong plans in place to further improve the customer proposition, operational delivery and effectively manage cash in 2020 and beyond".
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Intu appoints chief restructuring officer

Intu has appointed a former PwC and EY specialist as its chief restructuring officer as it eyes a turnaround in fortunes.
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Property

New chief executive for LSL Property Services

Newcastle-headquartered LSL Property Services, which operates the likes of Your Move and Reeds Rains, has confirmed the appointment of a new chief executive.
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SSI steelworks land brought into public ownership

The South Tees Development Corporation has been successful in its bid to bring the former SSI steelworks into public ownership, along with a further 112 acres of land.
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Green light secured for 58 Longframlington homes

The green light has been secured for a new housing development set to provide 58 new homes in Longframlington, Northumberland.
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40 new homes proposed for County Durham

Proposals for the development of 40 new homes within a County Durham village have been submitted.
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Barratt Developments to restart work at 180 sites

Barratt Developments has announced that construction work will resume at half its sites from 11 May.
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Pegasus Group details planning authority pandemic response

Pegasus Group has detailed how local planning authorities are adapting to the ongoing pandemic.
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Manufacturing

Jobs created as manufacturer steps up visor production

A Consett-based medical device manufacturer has recruited 10 new members of staff as it aims to produce 100,000 face shields a week.
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Nissan to restart phased Sunderland production in June

Automotive giant Nissan has revealed that it is planning a phased resumption of vehicle production in June.
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Breedon looking to reopen sites

Construction materials giant Breedon is to reopen a number of its sites over the coming weeks.
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Commercial vehicle production slumps

The production of commercial vehicles in the UK slumped 41.8 per cent in March, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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