Gill Laidler

When banking with one of the UK’s ‘big six’ banks, SMEs with a balance of £75,000 are losing out on £2,157 of additional interest a year – each. This works out at £180 a month in extra cash. Average SME savings rates from the big banks are the

MDP NE29 Ltd have successfully acquired Mandale Industrial Park, located on Wallsend Road, North Shields for a purchase price in excess of £10 million. The estate comprises 39 units, including 24 hybrid units and 14 industrial units. Nigel Arnott, head of compliance/industry development for MDP NE29 Ltd, commented, "

TaperedPlus, the Tees Valley-based flat roof design and insulation specialist, has secured a £5.5 million investment from BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, to support the company’s ambitious growth plans and provide an exit for their original investor, Comhar Capital. Founded in 2014

20 July 2024 – 23 February 2025 The Weston Gallery and Outdoors Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) presents work of Dame Elisabeth Frink (1930-1993) bequeathed to the arts charity, for the first time. Gifted to YSP – a registered charity and accredited museum – the varied and timeless selection of works by the late

A UK commercial law firm has joined The Body Shop, Patagonia and Innocent Drinks in an esteemed ranking of the world’s most progressive employers. Square One Law, which has offices in Newcastle, Leeds and Darlington employing 62 people, is one of the latest UK businesses to achieve B Corp

Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation, one of the UK’s largest education and public sector buying organisations, has reached a significant fundraising milestone for the NSPCC. As part of a strategic partnership dating back to 2022, YPO has proudly supported the charity by donating a proportion of funds from all sales of

Leading Northern law firm, Ward Hadaway, has appointed a new executive partner for its Newcastle office. Nick Gholkar has joined the executive partner team, in a newly created role, mirroring the positions already held by Emma Digby and Liz Bottrill within the firms' Leeds and Manchester offices. The move