The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has lobbied for better business support and clarity on the Northern Powerhouse initiative ahead of the Budget announcement. It has urged the Chancellor to tackle key issues affecting the region, ahead of his Budget announcement. The NECC’s head of policy and campaigns, Jonathan Walker, […]
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Nissan supports Sunderland’s local RNLI lifeboat station
Car manufacturer Nissan has shown its support for Sunderland’s Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) lifeboat station. Nissan presented the volunteer lifeboat crew based at Sunderland’s RNLI station a cheque for £1,000. It was presented by its staff council at the Sunderland plant and received by James Jamieson, the local operations manager […]
Majority of North East businesses back remaining in EU
The majority of North East businesses are backing remaining in the European Union (EU). A survey by the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC), has found that the majority of the region’s businesses wish to remain in the EU. From the businesses surveyed, 63 per cent said they plan on […]
New Enterprise Allowance kick starts more than 5000 business in North East
The North East has seen 5,600 new business startups since September 2011 to September 2015 thanks to the New Enterprise Allowance (NEA). Figures released by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) have also revealed there were 10,140 new mentor starts as a result of the allowance. A majority of […]
Sunderland graduate creates eco fashion business to help stop world hunger
Sunderland based eco fashion business, Joined In Life, offers trendy t-shirts that are good to the environment and are helping solve world hunger with each sale. The fashion company’s charity partner, Mary’s Meals, have created a global movement by bringing a fresh nutritious daily meal to children around the world. […]
EXCLUSIVE: “Time to make Northern Powerhouse reality,” CEO of Sage speaks to SR News
Stephen Kelly is CEO of Sage, the largest technology company in the UK. In an exclusive interview with SR News reporter Dominic James he said “we’ve all got a big responsibility to make it [the Northern Powerhouse] a reality”. Mr Kelly also went on to talk about how “the North East is […]
NECC rated “good” by OFSTED inspectors
The North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) has been awarded a rating of “good” for its training services by national regulatory service OFSTED. Inspectors visited the NECC at the end of last year. They observed teaching, learning and assessment, while also taking into account feedback from students and employers themselves. The NECC […]