Tombola jobs at risk in Sunderland as Flutter plans up to 1,400 cuts
Fewer than 100 Sunderland employees are understood to be affected by the proposed restructuring.
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First phase of Sunderland studio approved with £38.5m in public funding
Studio One will provide three sound stages for film and high-end TV productions, alongside production accommodation and a backlot.
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Metrocentre sold to Landsec in £516m deal
The deal is expected to complete by the end of October
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M Core buys The Gate leisure complex in Newcastle
The deal for an undisclosed price comes within five months of its Eldon Garden purchase.
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Northumberland aerogel maker Dragonfly Advanced Materials secures £1m to scale production
The Newcastle University spinout is commissioning a new manufacturing facility in Northumberland.
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Newcastle's National Innovation Centre for Data estimated to have generated £141m GVA
The assessment estimates £116m of the total was generated in the North East.
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The best coworking spaces in Newcastle
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Tees Valley Lithium receives conditional £18.3m government funding offer
If approved, the Billingham refinery could produce enough battery-grade lithium for more than 550,000 electric vehicles a year.
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Plans submitted for performance square and park at Gateshead Quays
Gateshead Council's development partner has applied for permission for new outdoor spaces and infrastructure linked to up to £24m of regional funding.
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New Magnitude Biosciences raises £1.3m to expand drug discovery platform
The company will use the investment to scale its screening platform, add equipment and recruit staff.
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OnPath Energy reports £22.7m operating profit as Sunderland developer targets £1bn investment
The company says it is moving towards developing and building new projects after a year of acquisitions, asset sales and construction activity across the UK.
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Filtronic wins $8m follow-on contract with US customer for satellite prototype units
The Sedgefield manufacturer is moving from a June development contract into prototype build with the same customer.
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Nissan to invest £170m to build new Kicks hybrid crossover in Sunderland
Kicks will become Sunderland’s fourth model as Nissan expands its electrified European line-up.
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The North East is looking for its next voice of business
The Mayoral Strategic Authority is recruiting a new Business Advisory Council chair to sit on the Mayor’s Cabinet.
