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The BBC's plans to base more production and jobs in the North have been hailed by leaders from across the Northern Powerhouse. Read More… |
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Jonathan Anderson, managing director of business software at razorblue, urges business leaders to look ahead and ask the most important question of all: What next? In an economy that is contracting, it is vital that businesses to become more efficient and retain market share. Adopting technologies and embracing change unlocks potential to not only survive but thrive. Read More… |
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News from the Northern Powerhouse | British Steel has outlined plans to invest £100m to improve manufacturing and environmental performance, and named a new chief executive. Read More… |
Plans to bring forward more than one million sq ft of space in Stockport look set to take their most important step forward yet next week despite concerns over the "substantial harm" it could cause to Green Belt land. The project has the potential to create or support more than 1,500 jobs. Read More… |
The Net Zero Teesside carbon capture, utilisation and storage project has been awarded more than £52m in funding to accelerate the development of onshore and offshore low-carbon and hydrogen infrastructure. Read More… |
The latest phase of engineering work as part of the Trans-Pennine Route Upgrade is set to start in April. Read More… |
Plans for a major new employment development on the Humber which would provide 4.3 million sq ft of employment space and support the creation of thousands of jobs have been given the go-ahead. Read More… |
The proposed National Cyber Force will be established in the North West, the Prime Minister has confirmed, building on the region's existing strengths in the sector. Read More… |
An integrated marketing group has established its first base outside of the South East with the acquisition of a specialist Sunderland creative agency. Read More… |
Romal Capital has reinforced its commitment to Liverpool's Central Docks by outlining plans to bring forward £100m worth of development in the area. Read More… |
BP has revealed plans to create a 'blue' energy facility in the North East. Read More… |
Funding of £31.5m has been secured to support the development of a new residential tower on the former site of a landmark Sheffield building. Read More… |
The government has invested £3m to kickstart a hydrogen hub project in the Tees Valley, which could create 10,000 jobs. Read More… |
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Powerhouse Perspective | In the latest instalment of Insider's Q&A series on the Northern Powerhouse, Lisa Kerford, managing director of Bolton headquartered Aptus Utilities, outlines what the initiative means to her, the need for greater control over funding and decision making, and the importance of retaining talented people in the region. Read More… |
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