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Major change to cash rules as 1000s of bank branches shut & it’s good news
A MAJOR change to cash rules have been outlined as thousands of bank branches have disappeared from the high street. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed the new rules so that customers can still Read More
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club confirms plans to sell ground
Gloucestershire County Cricket Club have confirmed that it is looking to develop a new stadium in South Gloucestershire. At the beginning of the week reports emerged that the club was exploring options to sell off Read More
Bristol university spinout secures £8.5 million
A spin-out from the University of Bristol has secured £8.5m to open its third deep tech incubator in the city. The investment in Science Creates, backed by Research England, part of UKRI, and the University Read More
Philip Singleton leaving party at Millennium Point
Philip Singleton leaving party at Millennium Point Dan Auty, Philip Singleton, Richard Spilsbury.1 of 13 Councillor Peter Douglas Osborn, Pauline Grey, Councillor Paul Tilsley.2 of 13 Dan Martyr, Kevin Singh, Matt Dobson.3 of 13 Glyn Read More
American Golf owner loses almost £10m as cost-of-living crisis hits sales
The owner of American Golf lost almost £10m during its latest financial year as the cost-of-living crisis impacted its sales. International Leisure Group, the holding company for American Golf Trading, American Golf Leisure and International Read More
UK’s biggest cigarette firm ‘commits to smokeless world’ as it shifts to vapes
BRITAIN’S biggest cigarette firm has declared that it wants to become “smokeless” as it shifts to vapes. British American Tobacco, which makes Dunhill and Lucky Strike, said the rapid rise of vaping meant it would Read More
Robotics company Yaskawa to base UK headquarters at new Sunderland plant
A global robotics company is set to move its UK headquarters to Sunderland as part of plans to create a new manufacturing plant in the North East. Yaskawa – part of Japanese manufacturing giant Yaskawa Read More
Newcastle’s Burnetts Solicitors to invest £1m into new city centre head office
Growing North East law firm is set to invest £1m into a city centre base as part of expansion plans. Burnetts Solicitors LLP is to move from its current base at Newcastle’s Dean Street to Read More
Atom bank funds Women in Technology scholarships at Durham University
North East app based bank Atom has announced it is boosting Durham University’s Women in Technology programme with two new scholarships. The Aykley Heads business, which was the UK’s digital only bank, will offer two Read More
I dined at UK’s poshest Greggs… I nearly spat out my food when I saw the price
I LAST enjoyed a Greggs sausage roll after sinking one too many pints on a night out in Newcastle’s rowdy Bigg Market. But today I’m rubbing shoulders with the upper crust and sipping Prosecco as Read More
Contractor appointed for next phase of Birmingham housing project
Contractor Caddick Construction has been appointed to deliver the next phase of the Port Loop residential scheme in Birmingham. The £14 million brief will see it build phase 2b, comprising 58 apartments on canalside land Read More
Redde Northgate hails strong momentum as half-year revenues top £911m
North East vehicle rental and support services group Redde Northgate has hailed strong half-year performance following the launch of its integrated services platform. The Darlington business – created three years through the merger of light Read More
Festive joy as cost of Christmas dinner rises well below food inflation
THE price of Christmas dinner is up but well below the food inflation rate — and it’s thanks to Brussels sprouts. Our traditional turkey sit-down with pudding and a glass of fizz will cost an Read More
BAE Systems to create 2,700 apprentice and graduate roles in 2024
BAE Systems has announced a recruitment drive 2024. The defence giant, which has bases across the UK, is looking to fill almost 2,700 new apprentice and graduate roles with young people across the UK. The Read More
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Cornish superyacht maintenance business opens US office
Falmouth-based Lizard Yacht Service has continued its international expansion after setting up a base on the Spanish island of Mallorca last year Read more…….
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Major housebuilder offering 10 months ‘mortgage-free’ offer to first-time buyers
A MAJOR housebuilder is offering to pay first-time buyers’ mortgages for ten months.But buyers will Read More -
Four shops for auction in one of Newport’s grandest buildings
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Regulatory technology firm heads Stateside as it secures Santander tie-up
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Founders of North East manufacturer to retire after acquisition by Welsh firm
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Pound falls to all-time low as Kwasi Kwarteng hints further tax cuts on way
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Joint venture acquires Birmingham site for 35-storey apartment scheme
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Rolls-Royce completes successful tests of world’s biggest jet engine
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Hull health tech firm launches platform to propel it into sector’s super league
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Expanding Gloucestershire holiday home firm moves to new office
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Housebuilder Bellway to make redundancies amid closure of two divisions
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Industry
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I have to live in a van after battle with energy company left me homeless
A LORRY driver says his daughter can’t visit him as he’s living in a van Read More -
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Hinkley Point C to help Toolstation workers in Somerset find new jobs
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Shoppers rush to buy Aldi dupe Christmas candles – £70 cheaper than luxury brand
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Council leaders pledge support to Liberty Steel after winding-up order
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Two million Brits to get a pay rise next month when minimum wage goes up
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Boris Johnson may DOUBLE £200 energy bill loan if cost of living crisis grows
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Food prices surge 16.4% before Christmas – here’s what it means for you
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Thousands of families can get £320 one-off payment direct to bank accounts – how to claim
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Rare 50p coin is worth up to 1,800 times its face value – have you got one in your pocket?
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2,000th Hull blade toasted as part of celebratory week for offshore wind
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Underused radiator setting that could help slash your energy bills by £75 a year
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Applied Graphene Materials receives buyer interest amid funding challenges
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UK-made driverless shuttle bus takes to the streets of Prague
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Greggs unveils new autumn menu with twist of axed McDonald’s favourite
