Articles from Thursday 17 September 2020

"Challenge brings opportunity": Lucy Winskell, Chair of North East LEP, on her new position

Lucy Winskell OBE discusses her hopes for the region as she takes up her role of Chair of the North…

Co-op creates 7,000 jobs during COVID-19 crisis alongside 'exceptional' performance

The Co-operative Group (Co-op) has revealed it created thousands of roles during the coronavirus pandemic alongside ‘exceptional’ performance. In a trading…

Energy efficiency firm boosts revenue 500% in "strong" first quarter

A London energy service has reported a 500 per cent revenue increase since the beginning of July this year. Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service (EEaaS…

An equal chance for all to become future UK business leaders: Shift to online risks some being left behind

Governments and universities need to take swift action to ensure no one is left behind in the shift to online…

Industry-first adaptation promises revolutionary water filtration media cleaning

A water filtration media specialist has developed an industry-first piece of machinery which will remove up to 70 per cent…

MetLase launches ‘smart’ products to connect and speed manufacturing processes

One of the UK’s leading specialists in tooling, intelligent fixturing and components is launching a new range of ‘digital’ solutions…

Boost for West London renters as 460 new homes given go-ahead

Plans for a residential development delivering hundreds of new rental homes in West London have been given the green light. Proposals…

Voneus commits to employee engagement amid rapid growth with new hire

Voneus, the rural community broadband specialist, today announced that Anthony Dacres is joining the company as Head of People and…

Modular construction firm creates new jobs with "major" Yorkshire base expansion

A modular construction firm has announced plans for a “major” expansion of its Yorkshire base that will create 20 new…

Aly Sébastien, digital product designer at Fablr

New hire for Northern digital agency Fablr as they see 2020 growth

Northern digital agency Fablr has seen considerable growth in 2020, working with a number of high profile clients across mobile…

Sweet success for Redcar entrepreneurs with launch of vegan treats venture

A North East couple has taken the plunge into entrepreneurship with the launch of a new vegan sweets business. Redcar duo…

Leading industry organisation recognises Braintree scheme

A residential-led mixed use scheme in Braintree has been recognised for regional planning excellence by a leading industry organisation Straits Mill…