Today's North East business news from Insider |
Latest News | The chief executive of Gateshead-based HR and payroll company Cintra has said that collaboration is "vital" in dealing with the coronavirus crisis. Read More… |
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Andy Gregory, head of investments at BGF, looks at the impact of Covid-19 on businesses so far and what lies in store over the coming months. Read More… |
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Details of the Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) – which is geared towards companies with a turnover of more than £45m – have been revealed. Read More… |
Stobart Group is weighing up a deal to buy back two businesses, which were sold as part of the acquisition of Flybe last year. Read More… |
British Business Investments has outlined details of a £15m commitment to Par Equity in a move designed to benefit scale-ups across the North, as well as Scotland and Northern Ireland. Read More… |
Bench has been sold to an affiliate of Apparel Brands, one of the streetwear brand's primary European licensees. Read More… |
Business process services specialist Liberata, which has sites across the UK, has acquired Renovo, a provider of career transition support services. Read More… |
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Newcastle-based commercial law firm St James’ Square has launched a new trainee solicitor recruitment scheme as part of its strategic plans for growth. Read More… |
The North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC), which was launched at the end of 2019 to help businesses manage and respond to cybercrime, has appointed a new chair. Read More… |
Stockton-on-Tees-headquartered law firm Jacksons has strengthened its senior team through the promotion of two of its staff to partner. Read More… |
Actions taken to tackle the spread of coronavirus led to the worst decline in retail sales on record. Read More… |
New measures designed to help ease immediate financial pressures faced by councils across England have been introduced. Read More… |
A £1.1bn support package has been made available for air navigation service providers across Europe, with the UK’s provider eligible for £92m. Read More… |
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Plans have been published for a new affordable housing scheme set to provide almost 40 new homes in a County Durham village. Read More… |
National housebuilder Bellway is investing more than £300,000 in local infrastructure and facilities in Heighington. Read More… |
County Durham land agents and chartered surveyors Vickers & Barrass has taken steps to support agricultural businesses across the North of England during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More… |
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North Shields-based plastic manufacturing and distribution company Bay Plastics has switched to the production of protective equipment to support the fight against Covid-19. Read More… |
The first newly-adapted ventilator design from the government's Ventilator Challenge has received regulatory approval and is ready to be sent to the NHS frontline to support coronavirus patients. Read More… |
PZ Cussons is enjoying exceptionally high demand for its hygiene products but its beauty business has taken a hit. Read More… |
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