There were 1,845 corporate insolvencies in June – four fewer than in May 2026 (1,849) and 10% fewer than in June 2025 (2,048). Richard Oddy is a restructuring & insolvency partner at UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory Azets, with offices in Durham, Newcastle and Teesside, looks at the factors causing problems.
Newcastle Eagles’ star Darius Defoe has been awarded the coveted Freedom of Newcastle following a special meeting of the city council. The Eagles and British basketball legend was nominated in recognition of his 22 seasons representing the city with the club and his tireless work in the community.
New figures from NEL Fund Managers reveal female-led businesses are engaging with debt finance at almost twice the national average, helping challenge the narrative surrounding access to growth funding.
Northern Accelerator believes that great ideas become world-changing businesses when the right people come together at the right time. Jordan Byers, Senior Manager, shares why she is urging the Forum’s entrepreneurial members to be part of their Executives in Business program.
One of the North East’s most popular business podcasts has turned 100. Launched in 2023, PRsonal has featured guests ranging from entrepreneurs and CEOs to Olympians and celebrities.
Richard Reed Solicitors has strengthened its Dispute Resolution department with the appointment of solicitor Alex Howarth, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to developing local talent and expanding its expertise in commercial litigation and insolvency work across the North East.
The team behind the North East’s leading luxury lifestyle magazine is celebrating after publishing the 100th edition. Luxe magazine was launched in 2009 by publisher Chris March and then editor Kathryn Armstrong as a publication to celebrate everything wonderful about the region.
North East entrepreneurs whose businesses collectively generate more than £2.5bn in turnover and employ over 17,400 people across the region are increasingly turning to one another for practical support, according to the Entrepreneurs’ Forum’s latest Impact Report.
A Teesside entrepreneur who left school at 16 has grown two successful businesses - creating almost 40 jobs in the process. On the day of her first GCSE exam, Michelle Sheekey's world was turned upside down when her beloved grandad died. That heartache meant Michelle left school "with a couple of daft O Levels" and little ambition.
Workplace technology provider Agilico is celebrating another accolade this week after picking up a major industry sustainability award. Agilico was named the winner of the Commitment to Carbon Reduction & Sustainability Award at the 2026 Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) Awards ceremony, held in Manchester.
