The Chancellor’s Spring Statement in March was deliberately low key, serving as a progress update rather than a platform for major tax announcements. With the government committed to one main fiscal event each year, significant policy changes were always expected to wait until the Autumn Budget.
The official Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, in partnership with leading employee experience platform WorkL, has been published online today and has listed North East-based Robson Laidler Accountants for the third consecutive year.
A North East hotelier has been recognised in a 2026 hospitality power list for her above-and-beyond work to promote and support hospitality and tourism within the region.
Nicola Wood, founder of The Wonderful Wig Company and winner of the Entrepreneurs’ Forum Impact Award for 2025, is on a mission to transform the way we perceive and treat hair loss.
Top 100 UK law firm Ward Hadaway has announced 5 promotions in Newcastle, including Hollie Ball and Tom Shears to partner.
North East entrepreneurs remain optimistic about growth despite ongoing economic pressures, according to a live audience poll conducted at this week’s Entrepreneurs’ Forum Annual Conference in Durham.
North East executive coaching firm Is This You? has partnered with Sage, the leader in accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology for small and medium-sized businesses, to design and deliver coaching for its High Performance Programme, a bespoke 12-month leadership development initiative for high-potential leaders in Sage’s IT division.
Durham-headquartered, EMG Solicitors is set for further growth following the announcement that Fletchers Group has agreed to acquire the clinical negligence and Court of Protection teams of Freeths.
A fast-growing cyber security specialist has received a six-figure investment from NPIF II – NEL Debt Fund, managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II), to fuel its next phase of growth.
Newcastle based O agency has launched a new consultancy arm for scaling North East businesses seeking growth investment.
