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Don’t leave National Insurance money on the table, Azets warns

Larger businesses across the North East could be missing out on thousands of pounds annually by not claiming their national insurance (NI) allowances, a senior payroll professional has warned. 

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Ward Hadaway welcomes 14 new trainees

14 new trainee solicitors have joined Ward Hadaway as part of the firm’s 2025 intake, with eight of them based in the North East across its Newcastle and Teesside offices - marking another step in the firm’s continued investment in developing home-grown legal talent across the region.

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My North East with Simon Bailes

How well do you know your fellow members? In this feature, we shine a light on some of the Forum’s longest standing members, exploring their business journey, their connection to the North East and what makes it such a special place to live, work and grow a successful business.

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Business Leaders Invited To Shape Tees Valley's 10-Year Growth Plan

Business leaders are being encouraged to help shape the future direction of the Tees Valley economy at a series of engagement events.

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Amberley Primary School and Little Angels open new nursery and out of school provision for families in Killingworth

Amberley Primary School has been working in partnership with family-owned childcare chain Little Angels to open a 70 place nursery and out of school provision in Killingworth. 45 of these places will be for younger children under the age of three, as part of the government's school-based nursery programme. 

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North East business FIRST gets new technology to break down digital barriers in marginalised communities

A learning and development business providing workshops and trainings to learners in the North East has been equipped with a fleet of Certified Refurbished ThinkPad laptops by Lenovo and the Big Issue.

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"A Turning Point": The Teesside Inventor Who Overcame Lifechanging Injuries To Take On The Bricklaying World

A Teesside bricklayer whose safety invention is going global has praised a scheme backing entrepreneurs for providing him the crucial “turning point” for his venture to grow. 

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Inspired HR appoints Jamie Pell as Head of Client Relationships

North East HR Consultancy, Inspired HR & Inspired Minds, is excited to announce that Jamie Pell will be joining the team as Head of Client Relationships.

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UMi unlocks £1billion in investment for UK businesses including growth for North East firms

UMi, a leading business advice and funding solutions specialist, has reached a major milestone by unlocking more than £1 billion in investment for British businesses since its launch in 2007.

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The next chapter with Pete Mallon (NET)

As NET, the bold, design-led publishing house behind some of the North East’s most compelling media, marks ten years in business, we sit down with creative and managing director Pete Mallon to reflect on the highs, the lows, and the evolution of one of the region’s most recognisable media brands…

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