Graeme Whitfield

Chancellor Rachel Reeves highlighted the North as one of two main growth areas in the UK

The Leeds-based firm is trying to turn around a fall in sales as it battles big rivals

Industry body UK Steel welcomes reports government is considering legislation to take full control of the operation, providing certainty for 3,500 Scunthorpe workers

The County Durham firm has increased its share of the domestic appliance repair market with the deal

A meeting in Newcastle has heard that the country's first AI Growth Zone in the North East could bring thousands of jobs and billions of pounds in investment

The North East Spinout Inspire Fund aims to turn academic research into businesses that create jobs in the region

'As we look back on our 50 years in business, we are proud to have supported many thousands of charitable, community and environmental causes'

The Sage SME Performance Pulse also highlighted continuing problems from late payments

Nine companies around the North have won backing from the Drive35 programme

Alex Sparkes and fellow University of Hull computer science graduates have launched Heuro Studios, a new venture which turns ideas into interactive technology, making digital content more accessible, simple and enjoyable