AR Power is proud to announce that they have been appointed to deliver a major 1.6MW rooftop solar PV installation for Hozelock at their manufacturing facility in Birmingham.
Author: Laura Gage
NC Group and 3M Apprenticeship Partnership Produces Back-to-Back Award Winners
North East training provider NC Group and 3M are celebrating a second consecutive Apprentice of the Year success at the Aycliffe Business Park Make Your Mark Awards, after 3M Aycliffe apprentice James Graham was named the 2026 winner.
Hay & Kilner expands commercial teams with double hire
North East law firm Hay & Kilner has strengthened its commercial offering with the appointment of two new lawyers as it continues to invest in talent during its 80th anniversary year.
Vantec Europe becomes LOGISTEED UK after rebrand
Vantec Europe Ltd, which is a major employer across Sunderland, has rebranded as it looks to strengthen global opportunities for the business and its team.
Martin Kendall appointed chair of North East Automotive Alliance
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) has announced Martin Kendall, managing director of LOGISTEED UK Limited (formerly Vantec Europe Limited) as its new chair.
New funding opportunities set to accelerate growth and innovation across North East automotive supply chain
The automotive supply chain in the North East is to be guided on the game-changing range of grants now available for areas such as R&D, process improvement and CAM technologies.
Introducing TR Fastening’s Virtual Innovation Centre: An immersive Engineering platform
TR Fastening are proud to announce the launch of their Virtual Innovation Centre, a next-generation digital platform designed to provide an immersive, interactive view of their engineering capabilities, product innovation and operational expertise.
County Durham to Benefit from National Investment in new Technical Excellence College
New College Durham (NCD) is delighted to announce it has been chosen as one of only four colleges across the country to have been recognised as an Advanced Manufacturing Technical Excellence College (TEC).
NEAA responds to Nissan’s announcement
Nissan’s announcement to cut 10% of its European workforce is part of its continual push to improve competitiveness and reflects the complex and evolving landscape facing the UK and European automotive sector.
Navigating rising employment costs in automotive retail: practical tax considerations for 2026/27
By Adam Wingrove, Tax Manager, Clive Owen LLP
Automotive retailers are entering the 2026/27 tax year facing a familiar but intensifying challenge: rising employment costs coupled with a highly competitive labour market. Technicians, sales executives and aftersales specialists remain in short supply, and the pressure to recruit and retain talent is colliding with a tightening tax and regulatory environment.
