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CMYK | Business Technology and AEPartners Forge International IT Support Partnership

Posted on the 18 Aug 2025

In a move that reflects the increasingly globalised nature of business and technology, AEPartners has announced a strategic IT support partnership with CMYK | Business Technology. This collaboration is designed to provide seamless, round-the-clock technical support to AE Partners' staff across both the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Hay & Kilner makes a duo of senior appointments to strengthen central services team

Posted on the 18 Aug 2025

Full-service law firm Hay & Kilner has announced the appointment of Parit Shah as Head of IT and Cyber Security, and Stephen Armstrong as Finance Director.

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Wubbleyou To Host AI Briefing for B2B Service Leaders

Posted on the 15 Aug 2025

On 27th August, Wubbleyou is hosting an AI Briefing for B2B Service Leaders designed to help founders spot market shifts that matter for their niches, augment existing teams to deliver more without adding to headcount and position their business to win before competitors catch up.

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SMEs in North East paralysed by fear – despite sitting on significant cash reserves, warns Azets’ UK Chief Executive

Posted on the 13 Aug 2025

A large number of SMEs in the North East are holding back on investment, despite sitting on significant piles of cash, it emerged today.

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NPIF II - NEL backs Mechplant with investment to drive regional growth

Posted on the 13 Aug 2025

One of the North East’s most established plant hire businesses is set to build on decades of success after securing a significant investment from NPIF II - NEL Debt Finance, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).

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North-East based investment company reports positive interim results and prepares for ‘transformative period’

Posted on the 11 Aug 2025

Develop North PLC (Develop North), the investment company managed by Newcastle-based fund management specialists Tier One Capital (Tier One), has reported a positive Net Asset Value (NAV) return from its investment portfolio in its latest interim results.

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NPIF II investment fuels launch of FiftyPlus Longevity centre in Whitley Bay

Posted on the 06 Aug 2025

A new health and wellness centre purpose-built for older adults in North Tyneside is set to open its doors thanks to a strategic investment from NPIF II - NEL Debt Finance, which is managed by NEL Fund Managers as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II).

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New Business-Backed Initiative Takes Flight to Support Women’s Basketball in the North East

Posted on the 05 Aug 2025

A brand-new initiative bringing together North East businesses to support women in sport officially launched today at the Vertu Arena, home of the Newcastle Eagles.

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Develop North PLC completes £1.2m funding for boutique hotel conversion

Posted on the 05 Aug 2025

Develop North PLC (Develop North), the investment fund managed by Newcastle-based Tier One Capital (Tier One), has provided £1.2 million in development funding to support the conversion of a Georgian townhouse in Edinburgh into a new, high-end hotel.

HR firm expands team ahead of Employment Rights Bill implementation

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