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NPIF II investment fuels launch of FiftyPlus Longevity centre in Whitley Bay

A new health and wellness centre purpose-built for older adults in North Tyneside is set to open its doors thanks to a strategic investment from NPIF II - NEL Debt Finance, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). 

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New Business-Backed Initiative Takes Flight to Support Women’s Basketball in the North East

A brand-new initiative bringing together North East businesses to support women in sport officially launched today at the Vertu Arena, home of the Newcastle Eagles.

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Develop North PLC completes £1.2m funding for boutique hotel conversion

Develop North PLC (Develop North), the investment fund managed by Newcastle-based Tier One Capital (Tier One), has provided £1.2 million in development funding to support the conversion of a Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh into a new, high-end hotel.

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HR firm expands team ahead of Employment Rights Bill implementation

As UK employers prepare for the implementation of the Employment Rights Bill, specialist HR consultancy Inspired HR has announced the expansion of its team to meet increasing demand for guidance on neurodiversity and inclusive employment practices.

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North East Founder Launches Next Chapter for Growing B2B Search Marketing Agency

Entrepreneur Michael Knowles has unveiled a major milestone for his business, ROAR Digital Marketing, with the launch of a bold new website and brand refresh designed to support scale-up ambitions into 2026.

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Champions set to showcase Durham on a global scale

Businesses, organisations and individuals from across County Durham have come together for the first Durham Champions – an exciting new county-wide network made up of people who are passionate about the place and want to see it thrive.

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Leading law firm Ward Hadaway merges with Teesside’s The Endeavour Partnership

UK Top 100 law firm Ward Hadaway has today announced its merger with The Endeavour Partnership LLP, a successful and well-established Teesside commercial law firm.

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Digital Capability Exchange UK launches to offer open access to tech talent

Three leading UK technology businesses have launched a new not-for-profit initiative designed to transform how businesses access high-quality industry talent. 

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Coming next April for all companies: sick pay from day one of employment and scrapping of lower earnings limit for sick pay entitlement

Concern is growing that smaller businesses in the North East will be particularly affected following the government’s green light over sick pay entitlement from day one of a person’s employment.

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Leading North East PR experts help ‘bubble-wrap brands’ with unique new service

An award winning public relations company has launched a unique new product to help businesses “bubble-wrap” their brand’s reputation.

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