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North East Tuesday 15 March 2022

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TOP STORY Online learning company secures £710k investment A Gateshead-based intelligent learning company has received more than £700,000 of investment to help develop its platform, which uses AI to change the way compliance training is taught. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Business Matters: Indoor air quality after Covid Nicola Broadfoot from AAF says the Covid pandemic has made people more aware of the need to improve their indoor air quality (IAQ). With people gradually returning to work and public environments, the importance of safety and wellbeing is at the forefront of people's concerns. Read More

DEALS Family-owned fire safety firm secures £75k funding A North Tyneside-based fire safety company is looking to reach new markets and double its turnover following a £75,000 investment. Read More Firm to create 200 jobs following £23.2m investment A prominent Newcastle-based business is set to create 200 new jobs and regenerate areas of the city centre and North Tyneside following a £23.2m funding package from HSBC UK. Read More SME lending hits £4.8bn in Q1 – UK Finance Gross lending to SMEs stood at £4.8bn in the final quarter of 2022, according to data published by UK Finance. Read More

INSIDER FEATURE Ask the Expert: What are the key considerations when setting up a joint venture? One of the emerging corporate trends from the last couple of years has been the increase in the number of joint ventures that are being undertaken. Ben Jackson, associate in Hay & Kilner's corporate team, looks at what you need to consider before setting one up. Read More

PROPERTY Construction underway for £80m industrial development Construction is underway for the first phase of a job-creating £80m industrial development in Sunderland. Read More Retail Park acquired for £4.1m A South Shields retail park has been sold in a £4.1m deal supported by property consultancy Avison Young. Read More City centre office building snapped up A seven-storey office and leisure building in Newcastle city centre has been acquired. Read More Go-ahead for eSports gaming centre Plans for an eSports gaming centre in Middlesbrough's Captain Cook Square, as part of the location's wider push to bring a leisure destination to the town, have been backed by the council. Read More

BUSINESS Hargreaves Services joint venture “exceeding expectations” Durham-headquartered industrial and property services company Hargreaves Services has said it expects to see improvements to its second half financial results, boosted by its German joint venture "exceeding expectations". Read More Fairstone appoints new chief development officer Newcastle-headquartered wealth advisory firm Fairstone has appointed a new chief development officer. Read More DFS hails strong results despite supply chain challenges Listed furniture retailer DFS has hailed a "strong" half year performance despite the impact of "significant logistics and supply chain challenges". The company has also set out its intention to return about £80m of capital to shareholders. Read More Lloyds Banking Group appoints new ambassador for the North Lloyds Banking Group has appointed a new group ambassador for the North of England. Read More Early years toy specialist to open in M&S stores Early Learning Centre shops are to open at ten M&S locations as part of the retail giant's 'Brands at M&S' programme. Read More

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