Graeme Whitfield

North East business confidence remains fragile, Chamber survey suggests

The Stephenson Building project was praised for updating a 1950s building

Deputy governor Sarah Breeden met a number of businesses and charity groups in the region

The firm has a long-term presence in Yorkshire

The latest NatWest Growth Tracker scores the region ahead of national averages

The Newcastle-based company has been moving towards the build to rent market over the last decade

The Newcastle-based group pointed to a turnaround in fortunes after a period of slow global hiring

The Gateshead-based company said its full-year profits were likely to be in line with market expectations

The list has been announced in the run up to the Small Business Saturday event in December

The Charities Aid Foundation said 41% of North East firms gave to charity, well ahead of the national average of 25%