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Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
Discover the standout North East businesses of 2025, from tech triumphs to green energy leaders, driving regional economic growth. Read the full list now.
Newcastle-based digital consultancy hedgehog lab acquires Scottish innovation firm Label Sessions, creating a unique proposition combining AI delivery with a network of 500+ experts. Read the full story.
Hogarth Primary School in Brentwood brought families together with its annual Ho, Ho, Hogarth Christmas market. Read how the event fostered community trust and entrepreneurship.
Tesco partners with French AI start-up Mistral in a three-year deal to enhance operations and customer service. The move could save staff time and improve the shopping experience.
A new study reveals the nation's pride in UK engineering, from the London Underground to the World Wide Web. Discover the top 20 and hear from Nissan's Sunderland plant on future innovation.
A major £119m deal will fund over 1,500 new student beds at Bristol's Brabazon new town by 2027, addressing housing demand. Read the full details on this key development.
Rochdale Borough Council has validated a series of planning applications, including changes to the Atom Valley Innovation Centre and a mosque minaret. Explore the latest developments.
A planned 150-place special school in Shirley, Solihull, has been cancelled after the government redirected £3bn to create specialist places in mainstream schools. Council leader expresses disappointment.
Lloyds Bank has executed a UK banking 'first' by completing a digital Letter of Credit transaction using WaveBL's blockchain platform, slashing processing times for businesses. Discover how this innovation accelerates trade.
A group of 40 GCSE Spanish students from Mayflower High School in Billericay have returned from a four-day immersive trip to Murcia, Spain. The 'no English' rule saw their confidence and language skills soar ahead of April exams.
Dudley Council faces a £56m SEND funding black hole despite a national budget change. Discover the local crisis and what the future holds for special needs provision.
Dudley Council awaits answers on a £56m SEND funding deficit despite a new national policy. The financial 'bomb' could still push the authority towards effective bankruptcy. Read the latest.
The Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet is now just £64.99 for Black Friday, saving 57%. Includes a one-year Amazon Kids+ subscription and durable case. Perfect Christmas gift.
New ONS figures show UK business R&D expenditure rose to £55.6bn in 2024. However, Wales contributed less than 2% of the total. Discover the regional breakdown and expert analysis.
NatWest strengthens its Venture Banking team with Andrew Hunter as Managing Director, signalling a major commitment to supporting the UK's most ambitious, venture-backed scaleups.
Birmingham will host Life Sciences Week 2026 from Sept 21-25. The event unites biotech, pharma, and academia leaders. Book your place now to join the UK's premier life sciences gathering.
Leeds-based Uniphy has secured £3m funding to develop its intuitive 'smart surface' technology for vehicles, offering a safer alternative to touchscreens. Discover how this innovation is set to transform our interaction with machines.
Marketing agency Hussel transforms a Hummer H2 into a 'Mobile Disruption Unit' for live events, backed by the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II. Discover how this innovative project is set to revolutionise brand engagement.
University of Liverpool unveils £100m AI centre set to create 900 jobs and boost UK economy by £400m. Discover how this innovation hub will transform materials research.
Complyance releases free AI-powered vendor risk scorer, transforming GRC processes for businesses worldwide. Get instant risk profiles today!
Pink Storage's Birmingham site is now illuminated by 60,000 programmable LEDs, enhancing security and creating a unique interactive experience. Discover how this tech is redefining UK self storage.
The Telegraph's 2025 GCSE league table identifies 34 Birmingham secondary schools rated 'well below average'. Discover the list and what it means for local education.
Durham sports innovator Rezon launches a £1m crowdfunding campaign to accelerate the global roll-out of its concussion-reducing headbands. Join the mission to protect athletes.
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
Wings School Notts wins top NASS award for inclusive PE, months after Youth Sport Trust honour. Discover how their innovative approach transforms education.
Discover the ultimate guide to Christmas gifts for children in Birmingham. From educational toys to creative crafts, find perfect presents that will light up little faces this festive season.
Discover how a dedicated former teacher and care leader earned prestigious gold recognition for transforming workforce development through innovative training programmes.
A revolutionary new programme in the West Midlands is set to transform university access for underprivileged students through comprehensive support and financial assistance.
Year 2 students from All Saints CE Primary School experienced an unforgettable educational journey aboard a vintage steam train, made possible by Taylor Wimpey's community initiative.
Innovative students at Bedfordshire Sixth Form College are transforming discarded cardboard into stunning, functional furniture in a groundbreaking sustainability project that's turning heads and changing perceptions about waste.