Today's North East business news from Insider |
Initiative launched to boost investment along the River Tyne | 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 |
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Ask the expert: How business rates can save the pub | After rent, rates are often the biggest expense for business owners. The rateable value of a property is periodically set by the Valuation Office Agency (VOA), part of HMRC, with the next revaluation due in 2023, for which the preparation is already ongoing. Business rates expert Nick Vincent discusses the options available to those working in the licensed and leisure industry. Read More |
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G4S buys Total Security Services | G4S Secure Solutions UK – which is part of security services giant Allied Universal – has expanded with the acquisition of Total Security Services, which employs more than 6,500 staff and provides services to some of the UK's largest retailers. Read More |
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