Clean vehicles have created “insufficient demand” in the EU, according to a new European Commission report, a claim refuted by some industry experts. The report predicts that European hybrid electric vehicles… #National #environment #europe #manufacturing

Construction has started on an £18m Liverpool project to convert the city’s historic Royal Insurance building to an hotel. The council-backed scheme will last 15 months and is being delivered by… #North West

Wigan entrepreneur Steven Hunt has launched a new start-up with the help of business support group Blue Orchid. Atherton Craft Workshop produces wooden items such as bird boxes and feeders which… #North West #entrepreneur #funding

The number of secret investors in the North West is on the rise, with individuals increasingly turn to angel investor networks to find investment opportunities. The North West Business Angels (NWBA)… #North West #funding #investment #networks

Manchester-based aviation training firm, EDM Ltd. hosted a VIP Malaysian trade delegation at its Newton Heath factory this week. The company, which makes training hardware for commercial aviation and the defence… #North West #government #international #training

Early stage companies using space technology for innovative products will have the chance to access £1.1m funding pots. The Technology Strategy Board’s Harwell Space Launchpad is running the competition which supports… #National #investment #science #technology

A hotel of significant Victorian heritage in York is on the market for sale at £2.25m through specialist agents, Colliers International.  The Groves on St Peter’s Grove, just opposite the famous… #Yorkshire #entrepreneur #property

The Culture Minister Ed Vaizey has said there was “no question” of museums in three Northern cities closing due to cuts. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Vaizey stressed the museums in… #National #culture #government

A few weeks ago we talked about the upcoming changes coming to Google in the form of the Penguin 2.0 update. As of May 22nd, that update has become a… #North East #digital #internet #marketing

Newcastle-upon-Tyne’s Karol Marketing Group has expanded its impressive client list by adding ‘onesie’ making specialists The All-in-One Company to its portfolio. Globally successful, The All-in-One Company make luxury bespoke and readymade… #North East #communication #creative #marketing

An influential north east professional body has appointed a new executive officer to drive forward its expansion plans. Northumbria Learning Providers (NLP) - a network of 50 local training providers -… #North East #networks #training

Staff from housing organisation, Gentoo Group, recently had the chance to try out the new Sunderland produced Nissan LEAF by taking them for a test drive around the Gateshead College… #North East #economy #environment #technology