Prima Cheese creating jobs with global growth ambition
Prima Cheese, the £109m-turnover exporter, plans to expand its workforce by 10-15% this year. Co-CEO Nagma Ebanks-Beni MBE aims to inspire other North East firms to go global. Read more.
Prima Cheese, the £109m-turnover exporter, plans to expand its workforce by 10-15% this year. Co-CEO Nagma Ebanks-Beni MBE aims to inspire other North East firms to go global. Read more.
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Aldi announces a £36 million investment, raising pay for thousands of UK staff to market-leading rates from March 1, 2026. Enhanced family benefits and paid breaks continue.
City Energy Group cuts 295 jobs in Wales, blaming the end of the government's ECO4 funding scheme. The collapse leaves staff without support for ongoing works.
HMRC clarifies why tax codes shift when changing employment. Check your payslip and use the online service to ensure you're not overpaying or underpaying tax.
Major North East firms including Sintons, RG Corporate Finance, and OnPath Energy announce strategic new hires, signalling regional expansion and sector specialisation. Discover the latest business moves.
A 100-year-old bakery faces closure by Morrisons, putting 115 jobs at risk. The Wakefield site survived a 2024 restructure but continues to operate at a loss. Read the full story.
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Two major UK high street chains, Claire's and The Original Factory Shop, have collapsed into administration, putting 294 stores and 2,500 jobs at risk. See the full list of locations affected.
High street chains Claire's and The Original Factory Shop have collapsed into administration, putting approximately 2,500 UK jobs in jeopardy. Read the full story on the latest retail casualties.
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