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Burradon pharmacy opens as ‘modern local health hub’ following community-focused acquisition
Burradon Pharmacy has officially opened under the ownership of experienced pharmacist’s Paul and Eva Kneafsey. Although this is the team's first acquisition, it follows years of planning to introduce a pharmacy that puts patient care, accessibility and community at its heart.
The Minister for Small Business backs FUEL Roadshow to tackle the UKs access to finance challenge
The UK Government’s Minister for Small Business has pledged his support to a national business roadshow launching in Newcastle that will help thousands of SMEs find the right advice and become ‘investor and funding ready’.
Beamish Park Golf Club to become a year-round destination with £400,000 funding boost
A County Durham golf club has secured a £400,000 facility to invest in the club, provide new services to its community and strengthen its financial position following tailored advice from the UMi Get Funding Team.
Automotive supplier invests in the future of its UK plant
Kasai UK has received a £100,000 grant from the Business Growth Fund which will support the interior trim supplier’s transition from the use of carbon-heavy adhesives to a solvent-free, water-based alternative, reducing its carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 100 to 120 tonnes per year.
UMi supports newly announced funding support in York and North Yorkshire
Great Ideas, a new programme as part of the Mayor’s Business Innovation Fund, will support businesses of all sizes to develop their new ideas for a product or service. It will also support businesses to take a developed idea to the next stage.
UMi help Sunderland law firm moves into new home
A law firm which has served the North East for almost 80 years is embarking on an exciting new chapter after officially opening its new head office. Richard Reed received a grant towards the move from UMi, courtesy of the Business Growth Fund.
If U Care Share Foundation Extends Support for Those Bereaved by Suicide
The Beyond Loss project helps people in County Durham bereaved by suicide find connection, support, and hope. Through counselling, workshops, and group activities, participants are building resilience, discovering strength in shared experiences, and finding comfort in a compassionate, understanding community.
North East Business Titans Panel selects final 50
Twelve of the region’s respected business figures came together to select the final 50 North East Business Titans: The Top 50 Business Leaders Shaping the Future of the North East.