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UK sees second biggest drop in wealth of any major economy in 2024
A closely-followed global study has shown that the UK's average household wealth fell 3.6 per cent last year, reversing a ...
Ofgem announces £96m funding for hydrogen pipeline vision across North of England
A plan to create a hydrogen pipeline network across the North East, Yorkshire and Humber and into the East Midlands has ...
Liverpool's 'first billion pound' project could be as significant as Liverpool One
The King Edward Triangle project could see as many as 2,000 housing units created across a number of skyscrapers ...
150 deals for South West Investment Fund as medical tech firm and social enterprise celebrate funding success
The British Business Bank’s South West Investment Fund has hit the 150-deal milestone – and the bank says it has driven £66m ...
'Overbearing' bid for 'industrial unit in the middle of a field' is rejected
The decision was made on a controversial bid to change the design of a planned 36-megawatt battery storage site near ...
West Midlands leads the way with system that could ‘revolutionise’ mass transit
Very Light Rail system aims to be cheaper and quicker to build than traditional trams, but also provides the same benefits ...
People on the move: key North East appointments and promotions
Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Kinewell Energy, Shared Interest Society, CarMoney, Johnston Carmichael ...
Huge 170-bed retirement village gets approval again after legal challenge over 'grey belt' status
The scheme was given the green light in February, but a legal challenge from Shoosmiths solicitors raised concerns over how ...
Miller Homes proposes 125 new properties at 'obvious location' in Stockport
Plans have been unveiled for a new housing development in Stockport, with Miller Homes proposing to build 125 properties on ...
Major Northumberland employer Dräger Safety sees revenues rise
Draeger Safety UK Ltd, which trades as Dräger Safety, has manufactured safety and medical technology solutions from its base ...
Joinery firm Howdens wins approval for major expansion to boost manufacturing capabilities
The approved changes include a new extension and other alterations aimed at increasing storage space and accommodating more ...
10 questions for Lucy Craig of Craig Healthcare
Lucy Craig is founder and managing director of dementia care specialists, Craig Healthcare. The business has provided dementia care for more than 20 years and has three homes within the North East: ...