Mercury Prize 2025 Boosts Newcastle Economy and Inspires Young Talent
Newcastle City Council has released a report detailing the economic and cultural effects of hosting the Mercury Prize in the…
January 2026
Lancashire Council Tax to Rise by 3.8% in Smallest Increase in 12 Years
Residents in parts of Lancashire are set to experience the slowest rise in council tax for more than a decade,…
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Wins Princess Royal Training Award
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award for its commitment to leadership…
Six strategies shaping 2026 for the UK’s scale-up founders and CEOs
The mood among Britain’s scale-up founders as 2026 begins is pragmatic rather than pessimistic. Capital is tighter, technology is moving…
UK Trades Skills Shortage Could Near One Million Workers by 2032
Britain is heading towards a severe workforce gap in skilled trades, with new analysis warning the UK could be close…
LNER launches new First Class winter menus using locally sourced produce
LNER is marking the launch of its new First Class winter menus, showcasing produce sourced from local suppliers along the…
Regius Professor Philip Withers takes up joint appointment between Manchester and Monash universities
Regius Professor Philip Withers FRS FREng has taken up a five-year joint appointment between The University of Manchester and Monash…
Martin Lewis and Dame Sarah Storey to receive honorary degrees from University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is set to award honorary degrees to two of the UK’s most influential public figures during…
Hospital STI Screening Programme Marks Two Years of Early Detection
A pioneering screening initiative at a Teesside hospital is marking its second anniversary after identifying hundreds of sexually transmitted and…
Heart of Holbeck investment programme begins on site with major housing renewal
Work has begun on the next phase of housing renewal in Holbeck, marking the first scheme to move on site…
