Watch our latest Business Talk as host Ian Farrar chats to the Port of Tyne’s Chief Executive Matt Beeton. The Port of Tyne is one of UK’s most innovative and efficient deep-sea ports handling cargoes across five continents. It is the UK’s second largest car export port; it handles 40% of the UK’s raw tea …
A family-owned commercial insurance broker based at One Trinity Green in South Shields has joined forces with two neighbouring marketing firms, Elite Branding & Sales and Far North, to supercharge its business growth. The Health Insurance Group, which was set up in 1992 and consists of two other commercial insurance brokers based in Birmingham and …
Leading energy companies Equinor and SSE Renewables are carrying out early scoping work to explore options for developing a fourth phase, Dogger Bank D, of the world’s largest offshore wind farm. Equinor and SSE Renewables each own 50% of the proposed Dogger Bank D development. The Dogger Bank D proposal would require a new development …
South Tyneside Council is hosting a programme of activity to promote National Apprenticeships Week, which runs from 6-10 February. This year’s theme is Skills for Life and will focus on how apprenticeships can help people develop the skills and knowledge needed for rewarding careers and for businesses to create a workforce equipped for roles in …
The deadline for applications to the North East Business Support Fund has been extended until 14 of February 2023, for projects that can be completed by the 30 of April. SME’s based in Tyne & Wear could access up to 35% funding for business improvement projects costing between £3,000 and £8,000 (maximum grant of £2,800) – you can …
A new regional campaign aimed at cutting food allergy-related illness and deaths is launched this week. Around 20 deaths could be prevented in the UK every year if life-saving guidance related to food was followed. North East councils, including South Tyneside, have joined forces to spread the life-saving message to food businesses. They are working …
Watch the recording of the Business Talk below. Over 150 businesses have signed up to the South Tyneside Pledge since it launched 12 months ago. Pledgees range from large organisations such as Tyne Coast College, Port of Tyne and Hitachi and Equinor through to key local firms small firms and voluntary organisations . All organisations …
A well-known construction machinery supplier has recently expanded its space and has leased the former depot next door to its Hebburn headquarters at Monkton Business Park to meet rapid business growth. Hitachi Construction Machinery UK Ltd, which was established 50 years ago and provides specialised machinery products renowned for high quality and advanced technology, has …
A £2.7m state-of-the-art veterinary referral centre has officially opened in South Tyneside, offering a wide range of advanced veterinary services around the clock across the North East. Since opening its doors at the end of October, Bridge Referrals has so far made over 250 medical and surgical appointments, treating small animals all over the North …
Over 150 businesses have signed up to the South Tyneside Pledge since it launched 12 months ago. Pledgees range from large organisations such as the Council, NHS Foundation Trust, Tyne Coast College, Port of Tyne, and Hitachi and Equinor through to key local firms and voluntary organisations like Dicksons, Shower Pass UK, Wealth of Advice, …
The International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) is among the final three locations shortlisted for major investment for a Rolls-Royce SMR Factory. The 150-hectare development site, which spans land in South Tyneside and Sunderland, has been named in the final shortlist for Rolls-Royce SMR’s first heavy pressure vessels factory, which will produce components for a fleet …
Work starts today on a massive new electric car battery plant expected to create around 1,000 jobs. Envision AESC has started construction of its latest gigafactory near the Nissan plant on on IAMP – which spans land in South Tyneside and Sunderland. The firm’s second Sunderland plant will have a capacity of 12 GWh and produce enough …
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