Businesses in the North East which export small parcels to the EU with a value below €150 per an item face a €3 duty for each one from July, it emerged today. They are being urged by UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm Azets to plan now for the changes - and model the impact on the bottom line.
Award-winning law firm EMG Solicitors has strengthened its family law team with two new appointments, including one of the most experienced and respected family lawyers in the North East.
Pacifica, the UK’s leading independent provider of domestic appliance repairs and extended warranties in the Major Domestic Appliance (MDA) market, has achieved Platinum status in its latest assessment by EcoVadis, placing the Group in the top 1% of companies assessed worldwide for sustainability performance.
Just Williams is calling on community members, businesses, friends, and families to take part in its Everest Expedition: Roseberry Topping Challenge 2026 on 24 April 2026. This unique fundraising event challenges teams of 2, 3, or 4 people to complete a total of 16 laps of Roseberry Topping, which is the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest.
Newcastle-based video-first marketing agency B7 has appointed Phil Duggan and Gurdit Singh as Directors, with both also becoming shareholders in the business.
Experienced leaders are being encouraged to apply to join the business body responsible for driving growth, creating jobs and bringing investment to Tees Valley.
Ward Hadaway has appointed 27 new legal specialists across its North East offices in Newcastle and Teesside, strengthening teams supporting clients across the region.
Forge at Middleton Lodge Estate has retained both its Michelin Star and Michelin Green Star in The 2026 MICHELIN Guide for Great Britain & Ireland. The awards were confirmed on Monday 9 February 2026 at the Michelin Guide Ceremony at the Convention Centre Dublin.
Rapidly expanding Greener Solutions Group, has begun 2026 with a buoyant forward order book that will see turnover increase from £3.1 million to in excess of £4 million in the current financial year.
Robson Laidler Accountants, with offices in Newcastle, Durham and Teesside, has once again achieved the top-level ‘Maintaining Excellence’ standard in the Better Health at Work Awards programme.
