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Hexham MP aiming to boost Scandinavian trade links May 14 2012

A TRADE mission to Norway and Sweden is to be set up as the North East looks to boost its Scandinavian links.Read

Heathrow is so vital to North East say business leaders Feb 27 2012

NORTH East business leaders are today urging the Government to improve air links and help boost the region’s export potential.Read

Government urged to help firms kickstart region's economy Jan 03 2012

BUSINESS leaders in the North East have called on the Government to do more to support firms in the region kickstart an economic recovery.Read

Rethink needed on immigration rules Dec 29 2011

BUSINESS leaders have called for a relaxation of immigration controls in the region amid claims that firms are being held back by a lack of homegrown skilled labour.Read

Chancellor announces no tax break for air passenger duty Nov 30 2011

THERE was some welcome respite for drivers enduring high petrol prices in yesterday’s Autumn Statement but hopes of a tax break for air passengers went unanswered.Read

George Osborne urged to help North fulfil potential Nov 28 2011

THE Chancellor is today being urged to introduce measures which will allow the North East economy to compete on a level playing field with the South.Read

Business tells ministers to give region a fair deal on transport funding Nov 08 2011

THE regional economy will have “one hand tied behind its back” unless ministers provide a fair deal over transport funding, a business group has warned.Read

Unemployment 19-year high sparks calls for tax incentives Oct 13 2011

BUSINESS leaders yesterday called for “radical” tax incentives to boost job creation as 19,000 more people joined the unemployed in the North East.Read

North East cities named as having top income rises Oct 11 2011

NORTH East cities have topped a UK spending power league. Sunderland and Newcastle have been named in the top 50 UK towns and cities with the highest increase in gross disposable household income.Read