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UK and Switzerland sign trade deal to scrap roaming charges and open e-gates
A new trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland will allow British travellers to use e-gates at Swiss airports and remove mobile roami…
UK and Switzerland sign £5.2bn trade deal to scrap roaming charges and introduce e-gate access
A new trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland will allow British travellers to use e-gates at Swiss airports and remove mobile roami…
North Tyneside couple build successful guitar business from their home
Graeme and Natalie Bevan have established Geordie Riffs, a specialist guitar service based in West Allotment that provides lessons, repairs…
Former teacher's new cafe doubles staff in opening week due to high demand
Leanne Jones and Kris Leigh opened their new cafe, Nuda, in Liverpool and found themselves needing to double their staff within seven days …
Andrew Chongsathien marks five years of Brother Thai on Cardiff's Whitchurch Road
After six years of serving street food from a mobile shack, Andrew Chongsathien opened a permanent roti bar in Cardiff in 2021. The venue h…
Oral care brand Whites Beaconsfield secures national deal with Boots
Founded by brothers Ollie and Toby Brittan with an initial investment of £350, the oral care company is launching its full range in over 30…
Oral care brand Whites Beaconsfield secures national retail deal with Boots
Founded in 2019 with a £350 investment, brothers Ollie and Toby Brittan have grown their oral care brand into a business with over £8 milli…
North East offshore wind sector receives £4.5m funding boost
A new three-year programme, NEOWIND, has launched to provide £4.5m in support to offshore renewable energy firms across the North East. Fun…
EDF to provide free fans and energy credit to vulnerable customers during heatwaves
EDF is launching a £1m initiative to support vulnerable households struggling with rising summer temperatures. Up to 10,000 customers will …
Eight jobs saved at South Shields family firm Viking Plywood and Timber
Viking Plywood and Timber faced closure after a major client went bust, putting the long-standing South Shields business at risk. The compa…
Film and TV productions bring £88.5m to the North East economy
The North East has seen a significant rise in filming activity over the last four years, resulting in 1,419 new jobs and an £88.5m boost to…
Newcastle-based rail firm Lumo carries record 772 passengers on single service
Lumo has transported 772 passengers on a single intercity train between London, Newcastle and Edinburgh, setting a new record for the opera…