Shipping insurer North P&I Club has announced it aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

Getting the right workforce is crucial for any fledgling business. Traditionally, companies have often looked to the younger end of the talent pool when recruiting, but with more young people now going to university straight from school, the recruitment market can be highly competitive.

South Tyneside-based Business Energy Claims has appointed a business development executive as it drives ambitious plans for growth.

BT Group today announced that it will be recruiting over 150 new local jobs as well as beginning a multi-million pound refurbishment of its second contact centre in Newcastle, located at its North Tyneside building. 

Durham City’s leading law firm, Swinburne Maddison LLP (Swinburne Maddison) has announced its team completed over £75m of Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) transactions for Atom bank (Atom) between June 2020 and 31 August 2021.

My Property Box has acquired Newcastle estate agent Groves as part of its strategic growth plan. The acquisition by Darlington-headquartered My Property Box – its seventh in three years - further consolidates its position across the North East and North Yorkshire.

Knight Frank has won a major property management contract to run Sunderland’s newly-completed 191,000 sq. ft City Hall, creating six new jobs.

From local tipples to local prints, we've got you covered for gift ideas this Christmas, with a roundup of our favourite local gift ideas from across the whole of the North-East. There will be something for everyone on our Christmas must-have list this year. Why not gift a loved one something unique and support a local business this year?

North Shields-based Cargo Creative has taken on two new team members following increased demand for its creative design, web development and digital marketing services. The new hires come only three months after the company took on three other members of staff bringing its headcount to 11. 

Gateshead-based contractor Tolent is underway with the first phase of works on the £50m Brett Wharf development. The prominent site on Gateshead’s quayside will create 269 one and two-bed apartments for rent, as well as commercial space, flexible offices, coffee shops and restaurants.