Today's North East business news from Insider |
Latest News | Newcastle Building Society (NBS) has reported reduced pre-tax profits following an "economic contraction the like of which has not been experienced for decades" but said its underlying business continued to perform well. Read More… |
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The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act, which includes the biggest changes to the restructuring and insolvency framework in a generation, has recently been introduced as part of the government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Neil Harrold from Hay & Kilner LLP offers his advice on this new act. Read More… |
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Accountancy firm Robson Laidler has helped North East businesses secure £11m in financial support during the coronavirus pandemic, safeguarding 600 jobs. Read More… |
BGF has backed 24 new companies in the first half of 2020 with a total investment of almost £180m. Read More… |
Insurance company Hastings has received an approach from Sampo Oyj and Rand Merchant Investment (RMI) Holdings about a possible cash offer for the shares in the business the pair do not already own or control. Read More… |
Transaction volumes in the UK recruitment industry fell by half in the first six months of 2020, according to new data. Read More… |
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Dr David Hart - Associate Professor in Marketing at Northumbria University, shares top tips for businesses looking to harness the power of digital communications in their post-Covid recovery. Read More… |
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A group of North East entrepreneurs have launched a new start up selling gin, rum and vodka boxes. Read More… |
Aldi has outlined plans to create nearly 4,000 new jobs across the UK this year. Read More… |
A £500m scheme designed to kick-start domestic film and TV productions struggling to get coronavirus-related insurance has launched. Read More… |
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New CGI images have been revealed of the proposed Quayside West development in Newcastle city centre. Read More… |
A golf equipment retailer has expanded into new North East premises with a launch event featuring football legend Alan Shearer and triple-jump world record holder Jonathan Edwards. Read More… |
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A wood furniture manufacturer is aiming to grow turnover to more than £4m this year following an investment in VR technology. Read More… |
Car production in the UK almost halved in June compared to the same period in 2019 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read More… |
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