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<rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>feeds.sector.title</title><link>https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk</link><description>feeds.sector.description</description><image><url>https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/assets/img/bdaily.png</url><title>Bdaily</title><link>https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk</link></image><item><title>Leaders unite to stir action on fuel poverty 'crisis'</title><link>https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/04/04/north-east-leaders-unite-to-fight-fuel-poverty</link><description><![CDATA[A summit in Newcastle has brought together regional leaders, businesses and experts to address fuel poverty in the North East.
Held at the Common Room of the North, the inaugural North East Warm Homes Summit was led by North East mayor Kim McGuinness, with speakers including Government fuel poverty chair Caroline…
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Gateshead Council says it will tackle the borough's transport routes over the next five years.
The move follows thousands of pothole repairs at more than 4000 locations last year, with officials saying the funding will also support innovative…
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Enterprising Sunderland, launched in November 2023, was designed to break down barriers to business ownership and fuel long-term growth.
Over its run, the programme engaged 667 individuals exploring self-employment, with 94 successfully…
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The funding, part of a &pound;160 million Government initiative to create the Tees Valley Investment Zone, will create 2000 skilled jobs and drive forward the development of digital and…
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<a href="https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/04/02/80-million-investment-zone-boost-agreed">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/04/02/80-million-investment-zone-boost-agreed</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 25 12:06:53 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Mayor launches public Question Time events</title><link>https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/04/01/mayor-launches-public-question-time-events</link><description><![CDATA[Tees Valley residents can now quiz their mayor in new monthly Question Time events.
Starting May 15, Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen will host a live one-hour Q&amp;A on BBC Radio Tees, along with two in-person events each year, chaired by an independent journalist.&nbsp;
These free events will allow direct public engagement…
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<a href="https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/04/01/mayor-launches-public-question-time-events">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/04/01/mayor-launches-public-question-time-events</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 25 19:02:15 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>PM pledges £415 million to get the North moving</title><link>https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/31/pm-pledges-415-million-to-get-the-north-moving</link><description><![CDATA[A West Yorkshire textile manufacturer hosted the Prime Minister last Friday (March 28) as he unveiled a major investment in Northern transport.
Sir Keir Starmer visited Camira&rsquo;s Meltham manufacturing site to announce &pound;415 million for rail improvements between Manchester and York, alongside nearly &pound;1.7 billion for buses and roads across the…
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<a href="https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/31/pm-pledges-415-million-to-get-the-north-moving">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/31/pm-pledges-415-million-to-get-the-north-moving</guid><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 25 19:51:11 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Regent Centre leads £208 million transport plan</title><link>https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/23/regent-centre-leads-208-million-transport-plan</link><description><![CDATA[A major investment in North East transport will see Regent Centre Metro station, in Gosforth, become the first in a decade to get new ticket gates, improving security and reducing ticket fraud.
Part of North East mayor Kim McGuinness&rsquo; &pound;208 million three-year plan, the upgrade will be completed by the end…
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<a href="https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/23/regent-centre-leads-208-million-transport-plan">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/23/regent-centre-leads-208-million-transport-plan</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 25 23:41:15 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Regeneration body unveils business board members</title><link>https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/20/new-business-board-members-announced</link><description><![CDATA[A regeneration body has unveiled members of an advisory panel it says will help boost economic growth.&nbsp;
The North East Combined Authority and mayor Kim McGuinness have added commercial sector leaders to the organisation's business and economy board.
They say the venture will strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and…
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<a href="https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/20/new-business-board-members-announced">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/20/new-business-board-members-announced</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 25 11:21:10 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>Mayor’s growth plan will ‘unlock opportunity’</title><link>https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/19/mayors-growth-plan-will-unlock-opportunity</link><description><![CDATA[A new strategy to drive economic growth and investment across the North East has been unveiled by a regeneration boss.
North East mayor Kim McGuinness has launched the interim Local Growth Plan, which will guide the work of the North East Combined Authority.
The plan focuses on making the region a hub…
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<a href="https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/19/mayors-growth-plan-will-unlock-opportunity">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/19/mayors-growth-plan-will-unlock-opportunity</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 25 20:32:17 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Bdaily Business News</dc:creator></item><item><title>'The start of a longer conversation on gender equality'</title><link>https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/19/the-start-of-a-longer-conversation-on-gender-equality</link><description><![CDATA[Women across the North East face unequal challenges and inequalities, which must be addressed if the region is sincere in its ambitions to empower females and drive sustainable growth. That was the overarching message of a high-profile roundtable discussion held prior to International Women's Day at Newcastle Civic Centre. Featuring…
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<a href="https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/19/the-start-of-a-longer-conversation-on-gender-equality">Read more</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="">https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/19/the-start-of-a-longer-conversation-on-gender-equality</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Mar 25 13:50:09 +0000</pubDate><dc:creator>Colin Young</dc:creator></item><item><title>Business Northumberland to open doors to growth</title><link>https://bdailytest.cargodev.co.uk/articles/2025/03/16/business-northumberland-to-open-doors-to-growth</link><description><![CDATA[A new initiative is set to drive economic growth and support businesses across Northumberland.
Business Northumberland, launched by Northumberland County Council, aims to attract inward investment, support entrepreneurs and provide expert mentoring, skills development and networking opportunities.&nbsp;
Officials say the service is designed for businesses looking to relocate, invest or expand within…
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But what are the key points, and will they work?
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Streamlining: This part of the bill focuses on making consultation requirements for developers more proportionate, reducing bureaucracy…
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North East mayor Kim McGuinness has launched the North East Investment Fund, a &pound;70 million initiative from the North East Combined Authority…
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