The Government has recently released some updates to the Employment Rights Bill, including significant changes to the use of confidentiality clauses in contracts and settlement agreements and the provision of an intended timeline for the phased delivery of other elements of the Bill.
One of the UK’s largest housebuilders has teamed up with Gateshead College to equip young people with the skills they need for a career in construction. It comes at a pivotal time when the industry is facing significant skills shortages in its future workforce.
North East investment company Develop North PLC (Develop North), managed by Newcastle-based fund management specialists, Tier One Capital (Tier One), has announced proposals to provide increased access to real estate investment opportunities in the North East of England and significantly expand its financial support for businesses, housing and regeneration projects across the region.
Forging a path at the helm of a growing business can often prove isolating. That’s precisely why the Entrepreneurs’ Forum exists: a dynamic, entrepreneur-led, not-for-profit organisation focused on inspiring and supporting business owners who are ready to accelerate growth, lift their horizons, and transform not just their companies, but the broader North East economy.
Two former Northumbria University students, and longtime friends, are behind some transformative plans to demolish a derelict West Jesmond working men’s club and build a sustainable housing development.
Robson Laidler has been named the North East Accountancy Awards Independent Accounting Firm of the Year 2025.
Newcastle-headquartered global digital product consultancy hedgehog lab has welcomed Becky Odam to its board as investor director.
The Entrepreneurs’ Forum has revealed the finalists for its annual Entrepreneurial Awards, which celebrate the most inspiring and impactful business leaders from across the North East.
The Tees Valley Mayor has demanded Government action to help deliver a much-needed new hospital for North Tees after a repeated lack of urgency.
At Agilico, we believe that real, lasting change begins in the places where the next generation is learning to lead. That’s why we launched Schools for Change — not as a marketing campaign or CSR initiative, but as a practical, purpose-driven movement to embed sustainability into the everyday life of educational settings.
