Coreena Ford

The firm is seeking to revolutionise the food, fashion and healthcare markets

The 750,000 sq ft site, which has officially been named AirLink, could provide a £165m boost to the North East every year

As Sara Davies unveils her third book, she caught up with Coreena Ford to talk Dragons’ Den, progress at Crafter’s Companion and how her staff are helping her to drive change at her “third child”.

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Barratt and David Wilson Homes North East, Opencast, Essity and the Tyneside Cinema

The challenger bank is investing in its new hub which is says is a 'bold statement about how we see the future of work'

The tech company, which has bases at Newcastle Helix and in Dublin, will be creating up to 10 jobs in its first year in Orlando

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include HistoCyte Laboratories, Kani Payments, Opencast and Seriös Group, Lemon Properties and Vrai

The move comes after the global leadership team announced plans to cut 9,000 jobs globally while seeking other cost-cutting measures

Helen Cowie's arrival coincides with an investment programme which includes new arrivals such as Next, Flight Club and Freight Island

The firm was launched over 20 years ago by university friends Dan Ziglam and Elliot Brook and now works with global giants including Amazon, Google and Starbucks