POPULAR NEWS THIS WEEK
TECHNOLOGY & DIGITAL
Customers are in safe hands after CMS gains fire safety certification
Commercial Maintenance Services (CMS) UK Ltd, one of the UK’s leading facilities maintenance companies, has achieved official recognition of its competency in installing fire...
Ethical data pioneer raises £1.5m to prepare for cookie-free future
A company that provides an ethical alternative to the ad tracking techniques used by tech giants such as Facebook and Google has raised a £1.5m investment to build its global presence and expand its team of data scientists in Newcastle.
MARKETING & PR
Entrepreneur shares business growth process to help inspire small business owners
Savvy entrepreneur, public speaker and marketing specialist, Rik Courtney is making it his life mission to inspire and help businesses from all sectors to...
The Shorelines Project heads to Glasgow for COP26 talks
Organisers of Hull’s Shorelines Project will speak at the UN Climate Change Conference and start conversations about taking action against flood risk.
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Latus Health acquires employee health and wellbeing business as part of...
Latus Health is targeting several business acquisitions as part of its three-year strategy to become the UK’s first fully remote occupational health services provider.
The...
Welding Development Centre sees turnover increase by 57% in nine months...
The Welding Development Centre (WDC) has expanded its team in response to a rising demand for its consultancy, training, and certification support services.
South Shields...
STARTUPS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Autumn Budget: Business leaders in the North West call for Government...
81% of business leaders in the North West agree that more tax rises will be needed to bring the Government’s finances back into balance,...
Business leaders in the North East voice their Budget hopes and...
Business leaders across the North East have been setting out some of the initiatives they would like to see Chancellor Rishi Sunak announce in...
PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION
Housebuilder Partners with a Newcastle Primary School to Promote Careers in...
Local five star housebuilder, Barratt Developments North East, has collaborated with Throckley Primary School, near to its new upcoming Meadow Hill development, by hosting...
Warrington Housing Association is doing all it can to tackle anxiety...
Earlier this year, the government published its annual English Housing Survey covering 2019/20. Sadly, one of the standout findings from the report after looking...
FINANCE & INVESTMENTS
‘Christmas will come early’ – if we avoid Budget tax hikes
One in three (31%) mid-market businesses believe the increased tax burden is a top threat to future growth, according to a survey ahead of...
HGV recruitment app sees surge in demand as drivers are urged...
A recruitment platform for HGV drivers has seen a surge in demand amidst government efforts to encourage trained drivers to get back behind the wheel.
BUSINESS EVENTS
Heras shares International Security Expo findings
Five things Heras learned from the International Security Expo
Heras exhibited at the recent International Security Expo (ISE) and Country Marketing Manager (UK) Rebecca Hughes...
Virgin, Johnsons Hotel Linen, and City & Guilds join Offploy to...
Leaders in the field of ex-offender recruitment, Offploy, will host a free-to-attend event designed to challenge perceptions and explain why it’s vital we break...
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Company scoops two Energy Efficiency ‘Oscars’
J & J Crump & Son Ltd has beaten off stiff competition to scoop top honours at both the North East and London Energy Efficiency awards. picking up the top awards for ‘Best Large-Scale Project’ at both events,
Healthy Results Power Account Growth for Extreme
Yorkshire digital marketing agency Extreme has been appointed to handle paid social media for Inspired Health, the official UK home of a number of leading health and wellness brands.
Alcedo Care opens office in Wigan with Wigan Warrior Jake Bibby
Leading home care provider, Alcedo Care Group, has expanded further in Greater Manchester, opening a new office at Beecham Court in Wigan.
The company, which...
LEISURE TIME
North East business in healthy position for new travel guidance
A Newcastle-based business that pivoted from occupational health to Covid-19 testing during the pandemic is in prime position to help UK travellers with the new Government travel guidance due to be rolled out this month.
Pedal powered partner boosts Belmayne charity cash
A partner at Dronfield-based independent financial planners, Belmayne, has added more than £1,000 to firm’s charity fund by completing a gruelling bike ride around the Yorkshire Dales.
FOOD & DRINK
Pure Innovations Launches Rebrand With Logo Reaching For The Stars –...
Stockport charity encourages people to reach to the stars with its new branding!
Leeds Charity looking for 10th anniversary Ball sponsors
Children’s Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF) are celebrating the 10th anniversary of their annual Wear Red Day event with a celebrity-laden fundraising Ball on February 5th, 2022. And they are looking for local businesses to help sponsor the event.
RETAIL
Charity urges others to get involved with Christmas raffle fundraising
The manager at a North East charity has spoken of how it benefited from a major Christmas fund-raising raffle, as organisers get ready to...
Pioneering Porsche retail format opens in York
A new Porsche Centre has opened this week in York. This latest addition to the UK network is designed to support its larger, parent...
THIRD SECTOR & EDUCATION
Senior appointment for workplace wellbeing company
Sheffield-headquartered national workplace wellbeing company Champion Health has appointed a wellbeing lead to its growing team.
Care home supports staff career progression
A Tyneside care home has demonstrated its strong focus on staff development with one team member moving up the career ladder from care assistant...
BUSINESS SERVICES
Business leaders in the North East and Yorkshire react to the...
Chancellor Rishi Sunak promised a new post-Covid economy as he outlined the measures in his Autumn Budget.
With many of his spending plans on education,...
MP praises Odyssey Systems as “innovative business” during visit
Odyssey Systems has been highlighted as an example of “an innovative local business” by Stockton South MP Matt Vickers during a visit to its...
APPOINTMENTS & CONTRACTS
New hire and promotion for landscape architect CW Studio
Manchester-based CW Studio is growing its team with a new hire, as well as a senior promotion. Alice Murphy has joined the landscape practice, while Lucy Marshall has been promoted to landscape architect.
Beyond Corporate key hire with the appointment of new partner
Beyond Law Group’s specialist corporate and commercial practice Beyond Corporate appoints James Corlett as head of its commercial team.
MORE NEWS
Clarion celebrates Black History Month with talk by award-winning barrister Sally Penni
With a series of events running throughout October to mark Black History Month, Clarion is continuing to champion its ‘BeingOne’ strategy which focuses on...
Housebuilder supports local Teenage Cancer Trust hospital unit with £1,000 donation
Local housebuilder, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, has donated £1,000 as part of its Community Fund initiative to the Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Unit,...
Bondgate IT warns businesses to take heed over potential Tesco website hack
Tesco’s website may be back up and running but the potential hack has not only affected its services but may have dented its reputation,...
Cloud disruptor Vapour launches new ‘hybrid’ solution
Disruptive cloud tech firm Vapour has launched a new connectivity solution for organisations seeking the advantages of both a public and private cloud environment.
The...
Barratt Homes welcomes interior design competition winner to Doncaster show home
A local housebuilder has welcomed a primary school girl to see her bedroom design brought to life at one of its recently-launched show homes...
Digital marketing agency Summit Media becomes first occupant of new C4DI tech hub
A leading digital retail marketing agency has become the first occupant of a new building in the heart of Hull’s growing tech quarter.
Bristol Street Motors creates 15 jobs as it opens new Renaul Dacia dealership
Bristol Street Motors has invested more than £300,000 in York as it opens a new Renault Dacia dealership at Clifton Moor Gate.
As part of...
Code Computerlove creates new agri-tech app for Bayer Crop Science
World leading innovators in crop protection Bayer Crop Science is providing the agriculture sector with greater access to valuable data, information and content with the launch of its new FieldMate app.
Taylor&Emmet leads drive to modernise courts
Family law experts from Sheffield’s Taylor&Emmet LLP are playing a key role in revolutionising the way documents are delivered to the region’s courts, saving valuable time and paper.
Rdentify launch new solution championing consumer welfare and protecting the vulnerable
Mobinc sign up to bring the pioneering solution to their customers
