Part-time study at Northumbria University
At Northumbria we’re proud of our role in the region supporting local businesses and their staff. The opportunities for the University to work in partnership are wide ranging, from supporting…
£800,000 pledged to increase Tees Valley employment
The Government and Tees Valley Councils have pledged more than £800,000 to help tackle youth unemployment across the area.The Department of Work and Pensions awarded a £500,000 Flexible Support Fund…
Legal eagles bank on move into town
A Northumberland law firm has bucked the trend of lawyers moving into big city premises by relocating its main offices into the heart of a Northumberland market town.
Solicitors, Whitehead and…
Publication of Beecroft Report brought forward
The publication of the Beecroft Report has been brought forward, after controversial employment plans were leaked.Under plans set out by venture capitalist Adrian Beecroft, it could become easier for firms…
Scheme gives students key links to SMEs
4000 students are set to forge links with SMEs across England, thanks to a new Government led initiative.The Startup Career Milkrounds is part of an enterprise education package, and will…
‘Big City’ Employment Law at Tees Valley Firm
Tilly Bailey & Irvine Solicitors has expanded its employment law team with the appointment of Theresa Carling, a solicitor who brings 11 years’ experience in this area of law.
Theresa said:…
Supporting Process Manufacturing Sector to Improve Business Performance
idg has been working in partnership with the Process Manufacturing Sector Skills Council Proskills to support businesses in the sector to improve business performance with Investors in People.
As recent quarterly surveys from Proskills…
A week of 60 second listening tips
In day four of our week of listening tips when on the phone here are two tips to help you listen to the words being said so you can better understand…
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) at Northumbria University
Also known as the Common Professional Examination (CPE) the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) provides the academic stage for non-law graduates who intend to practice law. Completion of the GDL…
Unemployment falls by 45,000
Unemployment levels in the UK have dropped by 45,000 in the three months to March to 2.63 million, according to official figures.Unemployment rates have also fallen to 8.2%, along with…