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North East mayor Kim McGuinness has welcomed Government plans to introduce free bus travel for children during August, following the success of the region&rsquo;s Kids Go Free scheme.
Launched…
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The inaugural Great North Investment Summit, taking place in Leeds today (May 18) ahead of UKREiiF (UK&rsquo;s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum), will…
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But one overriding lesson it continues to teach us is how to plan. &nbsp;
Now, we think we are a nation of planners; we can form a queue with…
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<a href="https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/05/07/from-covid-19-to-the-middle-east-crisis">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/05/07/from-covid-19-to-the-middle-east-crisis</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 26 20:00:29 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Government 'must take its foot off businesses' throats'</title><link>https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2026/05/05/government-must-take-its-foot-off-businesses-throats</link><description><![CDATA[Business confidence in the UK has been fragile for some time now.
And latest data suggests it has slipped further than that, with the direction of travel becoming increasingly concerning.
According to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, its business confidence monitor has recorded five consecutive quarters of negative…
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Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) is inviting applications for Independent Persons to serve a four-year term, supporting the organisation in maintaining high standards of conduct, transparency and accountability.
The role…
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Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) has opened applications for its Summer 2026 Internship Programme, providing opportunities across a range of departments supporting regional growth and regeneration.
The organisation, led by Tees Valley mayor Ben…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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