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Gateshead's oldest pub to be restored and transformed for its 200th anniversary
The historic Cannon pub in Low Fell is receiving a major investment to celebrate its bicentenary. The landmark building will undergo a full…
Nationwide cuts mortgage rates for first-time buyers and home movers
The UK's largest building society is reducing rates on its fixed-deal mortgages by up to 0.25 percentage points. This move could save homeo…
Kent's best food and drink businesses celebrated at annual awards
The Kent & Medway Food & Drink Awards have crowned their 2024 winners, celebrating the very best pubs, restaurants, and local producers acr…
County Durham investment fund hits £40 million milestone and supports 1,500 jobs
A local investment scheme in County Durham has successfully attracted £40 million in funding to help homegrown businesses thrive. The Finan…
Tynemouth seafood shack named 'best in the North East' by popular food expert
A popular food enthusiast who travelled over 100 miles to visit Riley’s Fish Shack in Tynemouth has declared it his favourite restaurant in…
First train unveiled for new low-cost Stirling to London rail service
The first refurbished train for a new direct rail link between Stirling and London has been revealed, offering affordable fares starting fr…
Nationwide and major lenders cut mortgage rates to help UK homebuyers
Britain's largest building society has announced a fresh round of rate cuts, potentially saving homeowners hundreds of pounds a year. Other…
Aldi invests £1.1 billion into British egg farming
The supermarket has committed to a massive five-year investment plan to support poultry farmers across the UK. These new long-term contract…
UK tech sector sees record growth with thousands of new companies launched
The UK's technology industry is booming, with nearly 17,000 new companies starting up in the first three months of the year. This impressiv…
More than half of UK tech investment now flows to regional firms
A new report shows that over 50% of venture capital investment is now being awarded to tech companies outside of London. This growth is par…
Glasgow shipyards to build Norwegian frigates in record-breaking export deal
Shipyards on the River Clyde have secured the largest warship export deal in UK history, worth £10bn, to build advanced frigates for Norway…
TSB receives national award for domestic abuse support initiatives
TSB has become the first bank to receive the Everyone’s Business Platinum Award for its commitment to supporting domestic abuse survivors. …