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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>feeds.sector.title</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk</link><description>feeds.sector.description</description><image><url>https://bdaily.co.uk/assets/img/bdaily.png</url><title>Bdaily</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk</link></image><item><title>Female founders fly North East flag in Westminster</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/26/female-founders-fly-north-east-flag-in-westminster</link><description><![CDATA[A delegation of female founders from across the North East travelled to Downing Street yesterday (March 25) to showcase regional entrepreneurship and growth.
Bringing together 50 entrepreneurs from Northumberland to Tees Valley, the event highlighted the scale and diversity of women-led businesses in the region.
The reception, which followed an exclusive roundtable…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/26/female-founders-fly-north-east-flag-in-westminster">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/26/female-founders-fly-north-east-flag-in-westminster</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 26 14:16:45 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>NatWest backs Great North Investment Summit</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/25/natwest-backs-great-north-investment-summit</link><description><![CDATA[A leading UK bank is supporting a flagship Northern investment event aimed at attracting global capital and driving regional growth.
NatWest has been announced as headline sponsor of&nbsp;The Great North Investment Summit, taking place on May 18 at Leeds Royal Armouries.
The event will bring together Northern mayors, investors and Government representatives…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/25/natwest-backs-great-north-investment-summit">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/25/natwest-backs-great-north-investment-summit</guid><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 26 00:37:21 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Council to deliver £1.5 million town centre boost</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/24/sunderland-council-to-deliver-15-million-town-centre-boost</link><description><![CDATA[A North East local authority is investing in high street improvements to support town centre regeneration and local businesses.
Sunderland City Council has secured &pound;1.5 million from the Government&rsquo;s Pride in Place Impact Fund to deliver a programme of environmental and business enhancements across Houghton and the Coalfields.
Officials say the funding…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/24/sunderland-council-to-deliver-15-million-town-centre-boost">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/24/sunderland-council-to-deliver-15-million-town-centre-boost</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 26 23:47:52 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Newcastle lands £80 million community fund</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/23/newcastle-lands-80-million-community-fund</link><description><![CDATA[An &pound;80 million funding boost is set to support neighbourhood regeneration across Newcastle, allowing residents to be &ldquo;at the forefront of positive change&rdquo;.
The investment, delivered through the Government&rsquo;s Pride in Place Programme (PiPP), will target areas including Fawdon, North Kenton, Throckley, Newburn, Walbottle, Elswick and Walker.
The latest &pound;40 million will…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/23/newcastle-lands-80-million-community-fund">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/23/newcastle-lands-80-million-community-fund</guid><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 26 01:27:36 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>GPA appoints chief investment officer</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/22/gpa-appoints-chief-investment-officer</link><description><![CDATA[The Government Property Agency (GPA), a UK public sector property body, has appointed John Duckworth as chief investment officer.
John brings extensive experience in real estate leadership, having previously served as executive director at The Instant Group and held senior roles at JLL.
In his new role, he will support strategic investment…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/22/gpa-appoints-chief-investment-officer">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/22/gpa-appoints-chief-investment-officer</guid><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 26 19:41:25 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Mayor drives forward bus reform plans</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/18/mayor-drives-forward-bus-reform-plans</link><description><![CDATA[A regeneration boss has announced plans to bring bus services under public control across the North East.
The North East Combined Authority has approved proposals to progress a Bus Franchising Scheme Assessment, with mayor Kim McGuinness&rsquo; plans now set for independent audit and public consultation.
The scheme could see buses brought under…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/18/mayor-drives-forward-bus-reform-plans">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/18/mayor-drives-forward-bus-reform-plans</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 26 12:28:30 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Local authority lays out economic roadmap</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/16/local-authority-lays-out-economic-roadmap</link><description><![CDATA[A new long-term economic strategy aiming to boost jobs, productivity and investment has been launched to drive growth across Northumberland over the next decade.
Northumberland County Council unveiled the Northumberland Economic Strategy 2025-2035 during the Northumberland Rural Business Showcase at Alnwick Playhouse, attended by more than 100 business leaders, partners and…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/16/local-authority-lays-out-economic-roadmap">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/16/local-authority-lays-out-economic-roadmap</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 26 17:59:22 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Mayor approves £53.6 million transport package</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/12/mayor-approves-536-million-transport-package</link><description><![CDATA[A new package of transport funding is set to improve roads, public transport hubs and travel access across the North East.
A &pound;53.6 million investment package is expected to be approved by North East mayor Kim McGuinness and the North East Combined Authority Cabinet to support a range of transport improvements…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/12/mayor-approves-536-million-transport-package">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/12/mayor-approves-536-million-transport-package</guid><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 26 21:14:19 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Mayor set to face the floor in Darlington</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/10/mayor-set-to-face-the-floor-in-darlington</link><description><![CDATA[A regeneration boss is inviting residents to quiz him directly at a live public event in Darlington.
Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen will host the latest Mayor&rsquo;s Question Time session at Darlington Mowden Park on Wednesday, March 18, giving residents the opportunity to put questions to him in person.
The event forms…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/10/mayor-set-to-face-the-floor-in-darlington">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/10/mayor-set-to-face-the-floor-in-darlington</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 26 13:35:51 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>New fund aims to tackle SME funding barriers</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/04/new-fund-aims-to-tackle-sme-funding-barriers</link><description><![CDATA[A new programme aimed at helping small businesses overcome funding challenges has been launched across York and North Yorkshire.
The Get Funded initiative, part of mayor David Skaith&rsquo;s Business Innovation Fund, will provide practical support to companies seeking grants, loans or investment.&nbsp;
Backed by &pound;200,000, the scheme will run until December 2027…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/04/new-fund-aims-to-tackle-sme-funding-barriers">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/04/new-fund-aims-to-tackle-sme-funding-barriers</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 26 13:09:50 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>'Steady Statement' - but business calls for boost</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/03/steady-as-she-goes-business-chiefs-applaud-calm-but-push-for-economic-boost</link><description><![CDATA[No news is good news. Steady as she goes. Cautious positivity.
Britain&rsquo;s battle-hardened business community has delivered a measured response to Chancellor Rachel Reeves&rsquo; Spring Statement.
Amid forecasted falls in unemployment and inflation, the Chancellor told Westminster the economy is growing thanks to new-found stability.
Yet while welcoming the calm following previous costly…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/03/steady-as-she-goes-business-chiefs-applaud-calm-but-push-for-economic-boost">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/03/steady-as-she-goes-business-chiefs-applaud-calm-but-push-for-economic-boost</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 26 15:30:39 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Steven Hugill</dc:creator></item><item><title>PM meets business leaders at Chamber event</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/01/pm-meets-business-leaders-at-chamber-event</link><description><![CDATA[A gathering of North East business leaders in Newcastle has given employers the chance to share their growth ambitions directly with the Prime Minister.
Keir Starmer attended a reception hosted by the North East Chamber of Commerce at its Stamp Exchange offices last Wednesday (February 25), meeting around 30 business leaders…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/01/pm-meets-business-leaders-at-chamber-event">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/03/01/pm-meets-business-leaders-at-chamber-event</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 26 20:56:21 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Fixing the regional funding gap</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/02/26/fixing-the-regional-funding-gap-newcastle-regional-board-scales-up-for-women-led-business</link><description><![CDATA[The Whole Point regional boards are taking the lead in a bid to drive use of data, unlock innovation and combat gender divisions in business funding.In the last five years, the split of Newcastle companies receiving funding demonstrates that 71% of them were male led, 14% were evenly led, 12…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/02/26/fixing-the-regional-funding-gap-newcastle-regional-board-scales-up-for-women-led-business">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/02/26/fixing-the-regional-funding-gap-newcastle-regional-board-scales-up-for-women-led-business</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 26 11:12:30 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Nina Walton </dc:creator></item></channel></rss>
