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Friday 15 May 2020

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Distribution unit plans recommended for approval

Detailed plans for a new distribution unit on a prominent business park in Gateshead are recommended for approval at a meeting next week.
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Ask the expert: Managing cash when coming out of lockdown

Steve Plaskitt, partner at MHA Tait Walker, shares his expertise on cashflow planning and how it applies to SMEs as we come out of lockdown.
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Deals

Sports clothing maker secures funding support

A North East sports clothing manufacturer has secured funding from Lloyds Bank to safeguard jobs and prepare for its post-lockdown future.
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Jet2 owner eligible for £300m Covid-19 funding

Dart Group, the listed company behind Jet2 and Jet2holidays, has received confirmation that it is eligible for up to £300m of funding under the Treasury and Bank of England's Covid Corporate Financing Facility.
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Huge fundraise as Boohoo eyes M&A opportunities

Listed fashion giant Boohoo has raised almost £200m through a placing as part of its expansion plans. The company will now eye a number of opportunities, including a programme of M&A activity.
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Sumo Group snaps up Snooker 19 developer

Listed video game developer Sumo Group has swooped for a studio that has worked on titles including Snooker 19, Yakuza 0 and Football Manager Touch 18.
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Business

City centre businesses at risk in prolonged lockdown - NE1

Three quarters of Newcastle city centre businesses could go out of business if lockdown lasts for more than six months according to a the results of a survey from business improvement district company NE1.
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New head of Sembcorp Energy UK appointed

The former chief executive of generation at Drax Group is set to take the helm at Sembcorp Energy UK.
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Multiple contract extensions for Vocare

Newcastle-headquartered Vocare has secured multiple contract extensions.
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Total Fitness readies reopening plans

Total Fitness has hailed the size of its health clubs and said this meant it was well-equipped to implement social distancing measures as part of its plans to create Covid-19 safe spaces when reopening is possible.
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Property

Redevelopment of former waste site moves forward

The redevelopment of an abandoned waste site in Sunderland for use as a manufacturing facility has moved forward with the clearance of the land now complete.
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Redrow sales centres and show homes to reopen

Housebuilder Redrow is to reopen its sales centres and show homes to buyers and existing customers from Monday following updated guidance from the government about re-start the English housing market.
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£1.7bn investment in roads and railways revealed

A £1.7bn investment has been unveiled designed to improve journeys on local roads, railways and motorways.
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Manufacturing

Tees Components to progress £500k investment

Tees Components is forging ahead with its planned £500,000 investment.
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Eurocell takes first steps to reopen business

Eurocell, the manufacturer of PVC window, roof and door products, has taken the first steps to reopening the business.
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