New Sunderland-made Nissan LEAF qualifies for £3,750 discount under government’s EV grant in a boost for North East manufacturing
drivers will be able to get £3,750 off the Nissan LEAF set to launch early next year as the government’s Electric Car Grant expands, making it the fourth manufacturer to offer the full discount the new LEAF will be built at Nissan’s Sunderland plant, helping to power up jobs and growth in the North East […]
New Business Growth Service roadshow kicks off to support firms in the North East
UK roadshow kicks off in Newcastle to deliver Government’s new business support service to over 100 small businesses From national and regional-specific schemes, support will help SMEs overcome challenges, unlock growth, and thrive in today’s competitive environment Businesses that seek external help see 22% more productivity than those who don’t Small Businesses across the UK […]
North Wales to pioneer UK’s first small modular reactors
Wylfa on Anglesey in North Wales selected as site to deliver the UK’s first small modular reactor nuclear power station Most significant industrial investment in North Wales for a generation, supporting 3,000 new good jobs in local economy Government continues to deliver ‘golden age’ of nuclear, after years of dither and delay, as part of […]
Innovative rail ticket technology trial expands across the North
new location-based digital ticketing trial rolled out on Northern services between Sheffield and Doncaster thousands of journeys already made across England using digital ticketing technology the government is delivering on its promise to modernise ticketing, making it easier for people to choose rail Rail passengers in South Yorkshire can now join hundreds across England in […]
Bridget Phillipson speech to North East Chamber of Commerce
This is an organisation that has stood the test of time. Because 1815 is not only the year the Battle of Waterloo was won. Perhaps more importantly even than that, it was the year that the Chamber was established. So I want to thank the Chamber for centuries of work giving the businesses of this […]
Recovered appeal: land north of Sky Studios Elstree, Rowley Lane, Borehamwood (ref 3354178 – 22 September 2025)
Decision letter and Inspector’s Report for a recovered appeal. Source link
Cutting-edge rail ticket technology to be trialled across the Midlands and North
new location-based digital ticketing trial starts on East Midlands Railway between Leicester, Derby and Nottingham passengers taking part will pay the best fare for their journey by checking in and out on an app tracking their travel the government is delivering on its promise to make ticketing simpler and more flexible for passengers Passengers across […]