Today's North East business news from Insider |
Latest News | A South Shields-headquartered manufacturer, retailer and wholesaler of meat and food products has slipped to a loss in a period described as "the most challenging in its 67-year history" due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it remains 'optimistic for the future' as more people turn to local retailers.
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As the world battles Covid-19, it has sparked many conversations across the globe. Will social distancing continue once the pandemic is over? What will the future office look like? Will working from home be more widely practiced? Tony Snaith, CEO at Communicate PLC, discusses.
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A specialist asbestos management firm is creating up to a dozen jobs this year after securing a five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund supported by The European Regional Development Fund.
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The demerger of Wickes Group has completed after it was backed by the shareholders of Travis Perkins. The chief executive of Wickes said it was a "transformational moment", with the now standalone business well-positioned to seize "exciting growth opportunities".
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Property platform Zoopla has acquired a provider of software for housebuilders.
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As repayments from loan schemes fall due, Iain Nairn at Leonard Curtis looks at how owner managers can plot a route through.
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Newcastle-based technology company Ocucon is to launch its Pixelate video redaction software in the US market.
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North East property, leisure and care company Malhotra Group has made a new board appointment.
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Premier Inn owner Whitbread has outlined its investment plans as Covid-19 restrictions begin to lift. It comes as the company reported a slump in revenue due to the ongoing pandemic.
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Waitrose is expanding its Deliveroo service to 110 new shops across the UK with up to 400 new Waitrose shop roles created by the expansion plan.
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An expanding architecture and engineering firm has relocated to Sunderland as part of ambitious plans to double its turnover.
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AEI Cables has moved into a new UK headquarters in the North East.
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Luxury fragrance brand Molton Brown is set to open its latest store at Eldon Square after relocating from Blackett Street.
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Housebuilder Persimmon has reported a strong start to 2021 with sales up by mor than 20 per cent on the previous year.
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TMD Friction in Hartlepool has outlined plans to grow during 2021 after securing more than £2m in investment from the TMD Friction Group.
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