Today's Northern Powerhouse business news from Insider |
The way forward for Transport for the North following funding cuts and changes to the Northern Powerhouse Rail programme is set to be discussed by the North's business and political leaders. Read More… |
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Javed Huq, from GP Bullhound, says as we emerge from the pandemic, it is remarkable to reflect on the impact Covid-19 had on our everyday lives and the pace at which technology evolved to deliver a variety of solutions that will have a lasting societal impact. Read More… |
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News from the Northern Powerhouse | Plans for the Tyne to become a "world leader" in both the offshore and renewable energy sectors have been revealed, with organisations and businesses across the area joining forces on the initiative. The proposals include securing new investment and creating thousands of jobs along the river. Read More… |
Outline approval has been granted for a further job-creating development at Teesworks, with up to two million sq ft of floorspace. Read More… |
A proposed mixed-use development, comprising student accommodation and an events venue, on a site at Leeds Arena that includes the Yorkshire Bank head office building has moved forward with the submission of a planning application. Read More… |
A Darlington-based family-run software company, which provides services for clients in the floristry industry, has secured a £175,000 investment to help it expand and develop routes to market. Read More… |
A £125m scheme, comprising 37 storeys of prime residential apartments, is planned for the Manchester skyline. Read More… |
An AI-powered technology company has revealed plans to relocate part of its business to the North East, resulting in a number of new hires, following a £3m funding round. Read More… |
Developers Capital&Centric and Kamani Property Group have submitted plans to create a "vibrant" canalside community at Manchester's Ancoats Works. Read More… |
Private equity and infrastructure investment manager Foresight Group has agreed a deal to become part of a project to develop a new facility for the conversion of waste into aviation fuel. Read More… |
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Powerhouse Perspective | In the latest instalment of Insider's Q&A series on the Northern Powerhouse, Martin Bown, founder and managing director of My Management Account, discusses what the initiative means to him, the need to improve public transport links, and how technology is supporting collaboration across the North. Read More… |
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