The Latest Breaking News from North East LEP

£4bn devolution deal for North East welcomed by business leaders

The new deal will cover all of Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham

Birmingham Post · Dec 28, 2022

North East business leaders welcome news of regional devolution deal

Groups including the Chamber of Commerce, CBI and FSB have welcomed the expanded devolution deal for Tyne and Wear, Northumberland and County Durham

Chronicle Live · Dec 28, 2022

North East unemployment reaches record low but concerns over inactivity

The annual report from the North East LEP has been released alongside national figures on unemployment

Birmingham Post · Nov 15, 2022

North East policy leaders warn of 'difficult times' for firms and communities as unemployment figures are published

'Without intervention, we can expect a difficult economic situation,' North East LEP CEO Helen Golightly warns

Birmingham Post · Aug 16, 2022

Warning of 'difficult times' as latest North East unemployment and PAYE figures are published

'Without intervention, we can expect a difficult economic situation for local communities and businesses,' the North East LEP says

Chronicle Live · Aug 16, 2022

Training scheme aims to boost green industry skills in North East

North of Tyne Combined Authority and North East LEP are working with New College Durham on green 'skills bootcamps'

Birmingham Post · Aug 11, 2022

The Big Interview: Lucy Winskell on a new chapter in her professional life

One of the North East's most connected business figures has a new challenge

Birmingham Post · Jul 23, 2022

80,000 net zero jobs needed in North East and Yorkshire, study says

The North East LEP and the North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub warn it will be a "monumental task" to fill roles needed to de-carbonise the region's homes

Birmingham Post · Jul 6, 2022

Getting Building Fund grant supports additions to Newcastle business park

AirView Park is being built close to Newcastle International Airport

Birmingham Post · Jun 23, 2022

North East economy falling further behind rest of country, report says

Annual report from the North East LEP highlights a growing gap with the rest of the UK in five of the six areas it measures

Birmingham Post · May 20, 2022