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North East housing association, Bernicia, has secured £75m of funding from capital markets to back bold plans to build more homes, support local communities and help deliver regional economic recovery. Legal & General Investment Management … [Read more...] about North East’s, Bernicia, secures £75m capital markets funding

Representatives from the UK’s biomass heat industry are calling on Government to properly think through pledges and proposals aimed at reducing the country’s carbon emission levels after yet another announcement, this time pledging £160m to wind … [Read more...] about Call to Government to stop ‘disjointed and scattergun approach’ to household carbon reduction policy

Since its launch in May 2018, the North East Fund has helped 250 companies to secure £100m of investment. Over £42m has been provided by the North East Fund, helping to leverage a further £58m from other investors. Jason Hobbs, Chief Executive … [Read more...] about North East Fund invests £100m in 250 North East companies

Reece Group has announced positive end of year results for 2019 which reflect new contract wins, business growth and advances in product technology. The North East-based organisation, the holding company for Pearson Engineering, Responsive … [Read more...] about Reece Group engineers a positive future with encouraging financial results

Kind-hearted staff at a North East hospital have been so inspired by the fundraising efforts of a former soldier they’ve decided to take up their own, slightly less ambitious challenges all for the same good cause. The team at Nuffield Tees … [Read more...] about North East hero’s epic journey inspires hospital team to go the extra 1.1 miles

Northumbria University is committed to using its expertise and resources to support businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. To inform the precise nature of its offering, the University has compiled a short survey to better understand the … [Read more...] about Have your say on COVID support for business

A Newcastle-based engineering firm has been recognised by the government for the work it does to support the armed forces community. Pearson Engineering has received a prestigious Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence for its commitment to … [Read more...] about Pearson Engineering sets gold standard for armed forces support

The return of some business routes to and from Newcastle International Airport has been welcomed by the developers of AirView Park as they look to attract national and international organisations now diversifying operations regionally, or … [Read more...] about AirView Park looks to attract national and global occupiers as airport flights resume

A mental health and learning disability charity is helping its service users and residents across Northumberland stay busy with gardening projects. Throughout lockdown, Blyth Star Enterprises’ Stakeford Nurseries has delivered fresh produce, … [Read more...] about Local charity helping Northumberland stay green fingered

Engagement Officer, James Holloway, is asking North East businesses in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and County Durham to get in touch should they require details on Government and local authority loans and grant schemes, and how to apply to help … [Read more...] about North East firms offered business support to navigate economic recovery