Councillors have approved two developments in Crewe which could create an estimated 2,900 jobs – despite suggestions the “grey sheds” would be a “blot on… Read More »Crewe Employment Scheme Approved Despite ‘‘blot On The Landscape’ Claims

THE Welsh Government is now describing its long stated position of seeking rail devolution as a “process and not an event”. While stressing it remains… Read More »Rail Devolution A Process Not An Event Says Welsh Government

Bar owner Nightcap has walked away from a potential rescue deal for troubled rival Revolution Bars. Nightcap said it felt “disappointment” its merger proposal was… Read More »‘Disappointed’ Nightcap Walks Away From Revolution Bars Takeover Pursuit

The number of North East businesses in liquidation almost doubled in April compared to last year, new figures from insolvency and restructuring trade body R3… Read More »Number Of Regional Businesses In Liquidation Almost Doubles In A Month, New Data Shows

Holtec Britain has announced a shortlist of four sites in England in its competition to find a new factory and production site to build a… Read More »Holtec Britain Announces Shortlist Of Four Sites In Competition To Host £1.3bn Reactor Factory

Plans have been revealed for a visitor levy in Chester which could generate over £1 million a year. This fund would be reinvested into new… Read More »‘Game-Changing’ Tourist Levy Proposed In Chester City Centre

Boohoo has abandoned plans to award its senior executives bonuses totalling £1 million, following backlash from shareholders in the loss-making fashion chain. The retailer reportedly… Read More »Boohoo Abandons £1m Bonuses Plan For Bosses After Shareholders Push Back

Losses have widened at chip manufacturer Pragmatic Semiconductor as investment into its North East production lines continues. New accounts for the flexible chip specialist, which… Read More »Pragmatic Semiconductor Points To Progress As Losses Widen Amid Significant Investment

Corporate advisory firm Gambit has promoted two key staff members to partnership level. Simon Marsden and Sam Forman will become partners in July. The promotions… Read More »Gambit Corporate Finance Announces Two New Partners

New data indicates visitor levels to the region are picking up though they remain below pre-pandemic levels and behind other areas of the country. Around… Read More »North East Boosts Visitor Numbers And Attracts More Spending But Lags Behind Regional Rivals