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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

The Northern Powerhouse is now recognised across the world as a great place to invest. Investors from abroad know that the North has some of the world’s best and most talented entrepreneurs and businesses. We work with our network of over 300 partners to share business success stories and news of job creation and growth, highlighting all the North has to offer as a great place to do business. Our Partner Programme is made up of businesses from across the North, from international organisations with a Northern presence to SMEs and from a variety of sectors. We work together to showcase activity, from apprenticeship opportunities to clean growth initiatives, highlighting business success across the Northern Powerhouse.

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REGIONAL SKILLS ARE HIGH ON AGENDA WITH NATIONALLY LEADING PARTNERSHIP

A regional skills partnership for the Sheffield City Region is aiming to tackle current and future skills shortages in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic The Regional Post-18 Education Partnership has been developed to identify positive and practical actions which can impact the most disadvantaged young people and adults in the region as they enter […]

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MORRISONS ORDERS 150 OF TIGER TRAILERS’ FRESH SOLUTIONS WITH VERSATILITY AND EFFICIENCY AT THE HEART

The UK’s fourth largest supermarket, WM Morrison Supermarkets plc, is in the process of welcoming 150 innovative and eye-catching Tiger trailers to its operations in a move that marks a fresh choice for its fleet and is anticipated to deliver efficiency gains of up to 70%. Morrisons has historically utilised temperature-controlled box van trailers to […]

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MANCHESTER BASED PARTNER ALEXANDER & CO SCOOPS NATIONAL AWARD

The award celebrates firms that have really helped and stepped up to make a difference to clients and their businesses. Manchester Based chartered accountants and tax advisors Alexander & Co has been recognised in the work it has undertook this year by being crowned the best tax advisory firm in the UK in the Accountancy […]

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HARROGATE IT SPECIALIST, TECHBUYER, NAMED ONE OF UK’S TOP 25 BUSINESSES FOR ORGANIC GROWTH

Techbuyer, a sustainable IT solutions provider based on Hornbeam Park in Harrogate, has been listed in Buzzacott’s Organic Growth 25 (OG25). They are one of four Yorkshire companies to feature this year. The list recognises the UK’s top 25 businesses in terms of fast and sustainable growth. It also demonstrates that it is possible to […]

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YORKSHIRE BUSINESS HUTHWAITE INTERNATIONAL CELEBRATES SUCCESS OF VIRTUAL OFFERING

Following a testing few months for most businesses, South Yorkshire based Huthwaite International – a world leading global provider of sales, negotiation and communication skills development – has celebrated continued success across the globe through its virtual offering. Since March this year, Huthwaite International has delivered over 2000 SPIN Selling learning journeys including 450 virtual […]

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER *NORDSTAR HOST TECH WEEK HUMBER EVENT

Tech innovators will tackle major education and healthcare challenges at the KCOM Innovation Hothouse, ran by local consultants, nordstar*. A hackathon-style competition devising ground-breaking solutions to some of the UK’s most pressing problems is to take centre stage at Tech Week Humber next month. Described as an ‘Innovation Hothouse’, teams of tech experts will take […]

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IDEAL MODULAR HOMES JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Liverpool-based manufacturer, Ideal Modular Homes, is pleased to announce it has joined the government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner (NPH) programme, reinforcing the company’s commitment to northern investment. The NPH is the government’s vision to boost the impact and contribution of the North to the UK economy. The NPH’s partner programme is an essential part of the […]

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER IXIS CELEBRATES 16 YEARS IN BUSINESS

North West based digital agency, Ixis, is celebrating 16 years of building and supporting organisations and their digital platforms. Established in 2004, the digital agency specialises in the development, hosting, and support and maintenance of websites on a short and long term basis with a roster of clients in the charity and membership organisation industries. […]

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BRITISH TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY, BJSS, EXPANDS INTO PORTUGAL WITH OPENING OF LISBON OFFICE

Plans to invest over €12 million in Portugal’s tech market and create 150 jobs BJSS, the British technology and engineering consultancy and Northern Powerhouse partner, has announced its expansion into Portugal. The initial investment in the region will exceed €12 million within 18 months and marks the company’s first international location outside of North America. […]

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PETERSON JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

International energy logistics provider Peterson has joined the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme, a government-led initiative aimed to boost the local economy through investment in skills, innovation, transport and culture. Peterson has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and is a major employer supporting clients with integrated logistics services from key locations across England including West Cumbria, […]

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SCARBOROUGH PARTNER SECURES CONTRACT WITH GLOBAL ORGANISATION

Yorkshire based web and software development company Askew Brook, a Northern Powerhouse partner,  have secured the contract to deliver a website and digital marketing services for AVTEL Global. Based in the UK but with offices across India, Japan, Korea, Australia and the United States, AVTEL specialise in electronic security systems for high tech, household name […]

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YORK-BUILT MOBILE APP FIRST TRICKY YEAR IN BUSINESS AND JOINING THE NPH PARTNER PROGRAMME

Founders of the York-created mobile phone app, Connected-York, are celebrating their first full year as a business despite the many knock-backs brought about by Covid-19.. The app, which helps businesses communicate and advertise with residents and visitors in real-time with adverts, promotions and exclusive offers, was launched in 2019 after many months of research and […]

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LOCKDOWN START-UP HELPS BUSINESSES ACROSS THE U.K.

Scarborough based RecordCustomer.com has hit lockdown head-on and developed a platform in record-time to help businesses in the hospitality trade, picking up customers all across the UK. The platform helps hospitality sector businesses comply with test and trace responsibilities; the team at parent company Askew Brook put together a prototype in a couple of days […]

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COMPANIES ACROSS YORKSHIRE REBOOT POST-LOCKDOWN

Businesses across Yorkshire have been busy rebooting post-lockdown, according to Leeds-based agency and Northern Powerhouse partner, Creative Marketing Services. In the past few months, the company has received a surge of enquiries from organisations anxious to put marketing campaigns in place and get back to full production in the shortest possible time. Months of business on […]

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER WEC GROUP ANNOUNCE NEW CONTRACT WITH ROYAL MAIL

Darwen-headquartered Contract Manufacturing specialists WEC Group have recently announced that they have secured a multi-million pounds contract with Royal Mail. From July 1st 2020, the market leading Engineering & fabrication businesses will start manufacturing all the iconic red letterboxes and associated Royal Mail fabricated metal products which form part of the British heritage. The 900 […]

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER DRAX GROUP DELIVERS HUNDREDS OF LAPTOPS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Drax Group is delivering hundreds of laptops with internet access to schools and colleges local to its operations across Britain, to ensure students can continue with their studies during the Covid-19 crisis. As the pandemic continues to have a major impact on families and communities across the UK, the energy company which owns the UK’s […]

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KPMG ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICE SENIOR PARTNER

Northern Powerhouse partner and professional services firm KPMG has announced today that Warren Middleton has been appointed to lead the firm’s Manchester office. Warren was previously head of the firm’s Consulting business across the UK regions, working with a number of clients on technology and digital transformation projects. He joined the firm in 1997 and […]

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MONEYPENNY LAUNCHES A NEW CAMPAIGN ‘FUTURE OF BUSINESS’

Northern Powerhouse Partner, Moneypenny, launches a new campaign ‘Future of Business’ celebrating and exploring pioneering business innovation as part of its commitment to support improvements in business productivity across the UK. With close to 700,000 new start-ups launching in 2019 in the UK (12% rise in the last 5 years), starting a business has become […]

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BEST IN CLASS BUSINESSES FROM ACROSS NORTHERN POWERHOUSE FEATURE IN EXPORT AWARDS

More than 45 of the North’s most exciting and innovative exporting businesses have made the shortlist of this year’s PD Ports Northern Powerhouse Export Awards, powered by UMi. The awards attracted over 120 nominations, from Manchester to Middlesbrough and South Shields to Sheffield; and the export turnover from the 48 finalists alone was in excess […]

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNERS NCFE AND NSN ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

Educational services charity, NCFE, has announced a new strategic partnership with The Northern Skills Network (NSN). The not-for-profit organisation, which comprises the development and certification of technical qualifications, end-point assessment provision for apprenticeships, and a range of e-learning and assessment solutions, will be working collaboratively with NSN to help increase the productivity, prosperity and social […]

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HALIFAX BASED TALENT SEARCH TEAM, STICKFEST, JOINS THE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Halifax based international executive talent search firm, Stickfest Group, has become a member of the government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme. The Northern Powerhouse is designed to drive economic growth in the north via investments in skills, innovation, transport and culture. Ian M. Franklin, Founder/Group CEO said: “We are committed to supporting the development and economic […]

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KENNEDYS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S NORTHERN POWERHOUSE

Global law firm Kennedys has announced its partnership with the government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme. Kennedys is one of a growing number of organisations from across the north of England that is part of the network, which is working towards building a Northern Powerhouse across several main areas including: connectivity and transport; skills, science and […]

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NEWCASTLE COLLEGE GROUP JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE

NEWCASTLE-headquartered college group NCG has joined the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme. As England’s largest college group NCG will be part of the network of organisations that aims to build a more prosperous north. The move coincides with the first cohort of students to start a new offshore renewables and sub-sea engineering course – a […]

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SANTANDER LAUNCHES ITS LARGEST EVER PROGRAMME TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN BUSINESS

• New programme aims to match 180 mentors and mentees • 25% of high growth businesses in the UK are founded by women • Businesses of all sectors and sizes are encouraged to join the scheme Northern Powerhouse Partner, Santander UK, has  launched its largest ever programme to bolster its support for businesswomen across the […]

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YORKSHIRE FINANCIAL CONSULTANCY BECOMES LATEST PARTNER OF THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE

Mortgage and protection consultancy firm, Yorkshire Financial Consultancy Limited (YFC), has become the latest partner of the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme. YFC is currently a member of leading UK distributor of mortgage and non-investment products, PRIMIS Mortgage Network, providing a wide range of mortgage and protection products to customers throughout the Yorkshire region. PRIMIS formed […]

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LEADING NORTH EAST EDUCATION CHARITY JOINS NORTHERN POWERHOUSE

Leading educational awarding organisation, NCFE, has become the latest company to become a member of the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme. The North East-based charity, which provides of a range of nationally recognised technical qualifications and educational services has joined the Northern Powerhouse as a means of furthering its core purpose, to ‘promote and advance […]

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CREATIVE SPACE MANAGEMENT JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Urban regeneration and property management company announce the first Northern Powerhouse partnership of the new year. Creative Space Management embrace 2020 as the newest members of the Government’s Northern Powerhouse partnership programme. The firm, which specialises in growing the northern economy through public and private sector placemaking and business growth interventions, joins a network of […]

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LEADING CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE ENGINEERING COMPANY, NWCE, HAVE JOINED THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Leading catering and food-service engineering company NWCE Foodservice Equipment, based in Bolton, have become one of the latest companies and one of the first in the catering equipment industry, to join The Northern Powerhouse. The Northern Powerhouse is the Government’s vision for a super connected, globally – competitive northern economy with a flourishing private sector, […]

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CHARTERED QUANTITY SURVEYOR SUPPORTING NORTHERN CLIENTS HAS JOINED THE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Chartered Quantity Surveying Practice, Solomons Europe, is pleased to announce that it has become part of the Northern Powerhouse Partner programme. The Solomons Europe team have their roots exclusively in the north of England, providing integrated project and commercial services to major process, power and engineering projects across the UK. With dedicated staff offices located […]

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BARGAIN HARDWARE JOIN THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

We’re excited to announce that Bargain Hardware have recently become a Northern Powerhouse partner, working alongside a huge network of over 300 businesses, including businesses across the North, celebrating and sharing key successes in five key areas; skills, innovation, trade, investment and culture. We’re committed to driving and delivering the possible combined economic potential of […]

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GROWING BUSINESS RESPONSIVE JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Workington-based testing specialist joins network of more than 300 partners aiming to boost economic growth in the region. Responsive Ltd, parent company for the Workington-based non-destructive testing specialist, has joined the Northern Powerhouse Partnership as part its commitment to growth. This comes at a busy time for the business which has just completed a £300k […]

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CIRCLE LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCES THEY HAVE JOINED THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Cheshire-based CIRCLE Leadership has become a member of the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Partnership Programme. As part of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, the Northern Powerhouse Partners Programme is a coalition of business that aim to promote economic growth across the region. It achieves this by bringing together a range of businesses and institutions which are intrinsically […]

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LEADING SMALL BUSINESS LENDER COMMITS TO BOLSTERING GROWTH IN THE NORTH

A leading small business lender committed to bolstering growth in the North as part of the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme Boost Capital, a leading provider of small business financing, has become a member of the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme. As one of the few business lenders that provides funding to qualified business owners, under a range of […]

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER, CLARKE ENERGY, HELPS AFRICAN NATIONS SHIFT TOWARDS CLEAN ENERGY

• Liverpool company Clarke Energy helps power plants across Africa move to cleaner forms of energy • International Development Minister opens new engine repair workshop at Clarke Energy and announces extra UK aid to help develop innovative solar products • Visit comes ahead of UK-Africa Investment Summit which will bring together UK and African leaders […]

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THE NORTHERN HOUSING CONSORTIUM JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Membership body, the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) has become the latest member of the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme. The Northern Powerhouse is the Government’s vision for a super-connected, globally-competitive northern economy with a flourishing private sector, a highly-skilled population, and world-renowned civic and business leadership. The NHC, a not-for-profit membership organisation works with its unique […]

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ZEITGEIST COMMUNICATION JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE AND LAUNCHES ZEITGEIST EVENT MANAGEMENT

Zeitgeist Communication Ltd. has been confirmed as an official Northern Powerhouse partner. The Keswick-based company offers business, PR and communications strategy consultancy and training. This week also sees the launch of its full-service conference and event management offering, Zeitgeist Event Management.Jutta Devenish, Managing Director of Zeitgeist Communication said: “It is a great privilege to have […]

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YORK TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPER BECOMES NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

Technology developer Netsells has become a member of the government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme in recognition of their contributions to the north’s growing technology sector. Joining a network of over 300 partners, Netsells has pledged to continue investing in technology research and development, alongside creating and supporting high-wage, high-skills jobs in the region. Specialising in […]

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MATHSWORLDUK HAVE JOINED THE GOVERNMENT’S NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Mathematics charity, MathsWorldUK, has become a member of the government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme. The appointment is recognition of the contribution that mathematics makes to the economy in all sectors and is recognition that mathematics skills will play a vital role in the development of employment opportunities for people in the region. MathsWorldUK aims to […]

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY GIANT SIGNS UP TO THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

The North East’s largest commercial property and investment company is the latest member to sign up to the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner programme. UK Land Estates will be part of the network of organisations that will help promote the strengths and achievements of the North – showcasing why it is a great place to do […]

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BUSINESS COACHING GIANT, ACTIONCOACH, JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Business coaching giant, ActionCOACH, has joined the Northern Powerhouse to help boost the profile of the North as a leading location for UK business. ActionCOACH, the world’s largest business coaching firm, currently have 43 ActionCOACH franchise partners in the region and their large sales office in Sheffield.The Head of ActionCOACH’s Strategic Alliances, Ron Maycock said: […]

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER, INCREMENTAL SOLUTIONS, RECEIVES QUEEN’S AWARD FOR ENTERPRISE

Her Majesty the Queen’s representative, The Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Mrs Jo Ropner, attended a special ceremony in November to present Northern Powerhouse Partner, Incremental Solutions, with their Queen’s Award for Enterprise. Announced in April of this year, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise was awarded to 200 organisations in the UK, with Incremental Solutions being […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING CONTRACTOR BAM NUTTALL JOINS NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNERSHIP

BAM Nuttall is proud to announce a new partnership with UK government's Northern Powerhouse Programme, joining hundreds of businesses, institutions and organisations sharing a passion for supporting growth in the North.

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STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CONSULTANCY SP BROADWAY DELIGHTED TO BECOME A NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

Planning and development stakeholder engagement consultancy SP Broadway has become a member of the government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

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ROSH ENGINEERING BUYS NEIGHBOURING FACTORY TO ACCOMMODATE GROWTH FROM RENEWABLES SECTOR

Multi award winning Rosh Engineering Ltd has become a member of the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

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FLEXIFORM JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE

Flexiform is a steel furniture manufacturing company with over 40 years of experience. Our manufacturing facility started off in Leeds. However, with growth, we moved to Bradford, ensuring we keep our northern roots. 

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BETTER JOINS NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Tees Valley based brand agency, Better, has become an official partner of the government's Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme after being confirmed by Northern Powerhouse Minister, Jake Berry.

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AECOM SUPPORTS UK GOVERNMENT’S NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PROGRAMME

Global infrastructure services firm AECOM has joined the UK Government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme to support economic growth across the north.

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TALKTALK JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE AND START THEIR NORTH WEST RECRUITMENT DRIVE

TalkTalk has become a member of the UK Government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme, reinforcing its commitment to growing the economy in the North of England.

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GEM DT JOIN THE PARTNER PROGRAMME AFTER SECURING NORTHERN POWERHOUSE INVESTMENT FUNDING

Digital technology company Gemini Digital Technologies (GemDT) has secured a significant investment from NPIF – BFS & MSIF Microfinance, a product managed by GC Business Finance and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF).

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MANCHESTER BASED ACCOUNTANTS ALEXANDER & CO ANNOUNCES NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME MEMBERSHIP

Manchester based accountants Alexander & Co, who specialise in working with entrepreneurial businesses, has today announced that it has become an official member of the Northern Powerhouse Partner programme.

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YORKSHIRE DIGITAL AGENCY BECOMES LATEST NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

Pedro, a digital marketing agency based in Leeds who are part of the Elementary Digital Group is the latest member to join the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Partnership Programme.

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GREATER MANCHESTER LEARNING PROVIDER NETWORK (GMLPN) – NEW PARTNER OF THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME

GMLPN, have recently joined the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme, underlining their commitment to directly contribute to the ambition and objectives of the Northern Powerhouse.

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CLARKE ENERGY JOINS NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Clarke Energy has become one of the latest member of the UK Government’s Northern Powerhouse partnership programme joining a network of over 300 other northern companies.

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SNOWBALL JOINS NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Alternative finance consultancy business, Snowball Alternative Finance is delighted to announce its inclusion in the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

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BECG PARTNERS WITH THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE

A leading UK communications consultancy for the built environment, has become the latest partner of the government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme

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URBAN SPLASH ANNOUNCED AS GOVERNMENT NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

The business has created thousands of homes as well as workspaces for hundreds of companies incubating tens of thousands of jobs across the country over the past 26 years, it has now been invited to join the Government-led network.

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THE NORTHERN AFFINITY JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

The Northern Affinity launched in September and has officially partnered with The Northern Powerhouse, joining the Government’s exciting partner programme supporting businesses in the North.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER DONCASTER FASHION WEEK LAUNCHES FIRST SHOW

Northern Powerhouse Partner Doncaster Fashion Week's inaugural event is launched, aiming to help drive the design industry in the South Yorkshire borough

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MATERIALS PROCESSING INSTITUTE BECOMES NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

The Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme welcomes the Materials Processing Institute as their latest member.

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UK’S ONLY SPECIALIST CONSTRUCTION COLLEGE JOINS NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Leeds College of Building is the latest organisation to become a member of the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER UA92 OFFICIALLY LAUNCH THEIR CAMPUS

Northern Powerhouse partner University Academy 92 (UA92) has opened its new campus, marking a culmination of years of work, with the initiative having been announced in September 2017.

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NEW PARTNER EFI OPENS NEW SERVICE CENTRE IN LEEDS

Managed services and operations provider planning to recruit 50 additional staff as they join the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

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VERITAS ANNOUNCED AS NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

Leading credit management firm Veritas Commercial Services is the latest in over 300 businesses to be announced as a Northern Powerhouse Partner.

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FORUM OF PRIVATE BUSINESS BECOMES A NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

Leading business support organisation, the Forum of Private Business, has become a member of the government’s Northern Powerhouse Partnership Organisation.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME GAINS A GLOBAL PARTNER

The world’s third largest nuclear engineering firm, Assystem, signs up to the partner programme that links thousands of businesses across the North.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME WELCOMES PROVIDENT FINANCIAL

Provident Financial today announces that it has joined the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme, underlining the company’s commitment to working with partners to increase economic growth in the North of England.

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INTERNATIONAL LAW FIRM CMS JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

International law firm CMS has become a member of the government’s Northern Powerhouse partner programme, reinforcing its commitment to the North.

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EDUCATION CONSULTANCY, ALPS, HAS BECOME A MEMBER OF THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

The Huddersfield-based company becomes the latest to join the network of partners building a Northern Powerhouse that invests in skills, innovation, transport and culture.

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CUTTING EDGE JOINS NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PROGRAMME

We are pleased to announce that Chorley based Cutting Edge, are the most recent business to join our Programme of over 300 partners. The programme shares many of the same key principles that have driven Cutting Edge’s success over the last 25 years.

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NCUK IS THE LATEST PARTNER TO JOIN THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Manchester-based global education provider, NCUK, are delighted to announce they have become a member of the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Partnership Programme.

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OPEN FORUM ARE THE NEWEST BUSINESS TO JOIN THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Open Forum Events is proud to announce their new partner-status with the Northern Powerhouse ahead of the Northern Economic Summit on Thursday, November 28th in central Manchester.

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300 BUSINESSES UNITE BEHIND NORTHERN POWERHOUSE AHEAD OF LANDMARK SUMMIT

Government’s prestigious Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme tops 300 members. Northern Powerhouse Minister welcomes the addition of the latest businesses to join the expanding network of partners.

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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN TO JOIN THE CONVENTION OF THE NORTH WITH NP11 ON 13 SEP IN ROTHERHAM

The Convention of the North and NP11, in partnership with Government, have announced the full programme for their Northern event in Rotherham on 13 September.

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VANTAGE BUILDING CONSULTANCY HAVE JOINED THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Commercial property specialist Vantage Building Consultancy are proud to have become a member of the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Programme.

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ALLIOT NAMED NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

Leading IoT solutions distributor, Alliot Technologies has today announced its membership of the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme. An initiative established to drive economic growth, the Northern Powerhouse is dedicated to the development of science and innovation, culture, housing and improving the overall quality of life in the North.

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LANGUAGE INSIGHT BECOMES NEWEST NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

Queen’s Award Winner and leading language services provider, Language Insight partners with The Northern Powerhouse to boost economic growth in the North.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE MINISTER BACKS LIVERPOOL’S REGENERATION PLANS IN FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT SINCE CABINET PROMOTION

Northern Powerhouse Minister, the Rt Hon Jake Berry MP, has endorsed ambitious economic regenerations plans for Liverpool on his first official visit to the North since his promotion to Cabinet.

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YOUNG CYBER EXPERTS ARE LEADING THE WAY IN WEST CUMBRIA

The next generation of cyber experts are being nurtured in a unique training course, getting a unique glimpse inside the world of digital security, during a five-day programme designed to encourage young people into the industry.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER TIGER TRAILERS’ APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR SPEAKS ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE

Ryan is a Skilled Assembly Technician at Tiger Trailers in Winsford, having joined the company in 2015 as a Manufacturing Engineering apprentice, hear about his experience here.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER AIMS TO CONNECT THE NORTH ONCE AGAIN

EvoNorth is back, taking place on 4-5th March 2020. The two-day conference and networking dinner is filled with lively panel discussions, debates and exclusive updates from Northern Powerhouse partners.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: DORIS IT

We work with our network of over 200 partners and want to showcase their achievements, expertise and activities. Take a look at Doris IT's partner spotlight and learn about their graduate programme.

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FEMALE NETWORK JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Pink Link, the Blackpool-based female networking organisation has become an official partner of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership Programme.

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CIOB BECOMES A MEMBER OF THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has become a member of the government's Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

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OPEN DATA INSTITUTE LEEDS BECOMES THE NEWEST NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

With their forward-thinking decisions in mind, we are delighted to announce that ODI Leeds has become a Northern Powerhouse partner.

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INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTANTS ‘APM DESIGN’ BECOME NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

Darwen based commercial interior design practice, APM design ltd, are the latest business to have become a member of the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

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YORK SCIENCE PARK JOIN PRESTIGIOUS NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME

Following the successful launch of the Phase One start-up business incubator, York Science Park has been named as the newest members of the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

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WEST YORKSHIRE LEARNING PROVIDERS BECOME THE NEWEST NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

West Yorkshire Learning Providers (WYLP) are delighted to receive ministerial approval to become a member of the government's Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: SENSOR CITY

We work with our network of over 200 partners and want to showcase their achievements, expertise and activities. Take a look at Sensor City's partner spotlight highlighting the ways they are driving forward the North's economy.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER, SIMPLY JOBS BOARDS, PARTNERS WITH MIDDLE EAST GIANT BAYT.COM

Simply Jobs Boards, a group of niche job sites, has partnered with Bayt.com, the largest job site in the Middle East and North Africa, to enhance the recruitment process for industries including aviation, law and the motor trade.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT – MANVERS ENGINEERING

We work with our network of over 200 partners and want to showcase their achievements, expertise and activities. Take a look at the latest partner blog from Manvers Engineering.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNERS CELEBRATE YORKSHIRE DAY 2019

On 1st August we teamed up with some of our Yorkshire-based partners to shine a spotlight on their work and celebrate Yorkshire Day.

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CREATING INCLUSIVE CULTURES JOINS LEEDS BUSINESSES TO CHAMPION STUDENT PROGRAMME

Creating Inclusive Cultures was delighted to partner with Leeds based businesses to deliver this year’s Junior Board with students from Cockburn Secondary School.

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MONEYPENNY, THE OUTSOURCED COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER, BECOME NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

The appointment is another addition to the ever growing network of over 200 businesses that are working alongside government to contribute positively to economic growth across the North of England.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE MINISTER CONFIRMS OPTIMA RECRUITMENT AS OFFICIAL PARTNER

The specialist engineering and manufacturing consultancy joins a high-profile network of leading businesses, collectively aiming to drive prosperity and maximise the economic potential of the North.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER TROLEX CELEBRATES COMMITMENT TO REAL LIVING WAGE

TROLEX has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at Trolex receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.00 in the UK (£10.55 in London.)

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SANTANDER PLEDGES TO SUPPORT SMEs IN THE NORTH IN NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHERN POWERHOUSE

Santander is pledging to support thousands of SMEs in the North of England over the next five years, as part of its new partnership with the Northern Powerhouse.

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MERCURY HAMPTON LTD ANNOUNCED AS NEW NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

Newton-Le-Willows based executive Search firm, Mercury Hampton Ltd, has become the most recent business to join the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Partner Program.

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TAMARIND TREE CONSULTING LTD. BECOMES NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

As a provider of training and productivity improvement support, Tamarind Tree Consulting Ltd is dedicated to supporting Northwest businesses to compete effectively.

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SMALL BUSINESS JOINS THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE TO PROMOTE ROLE OF SMEs IN REGIONAL ECONOMY

Business development agency, Blueberry Marketing Solutions, are proud to announce they have become a Northern Powerhouse partner. This will see them strengthen their involvement in promoting the North of England as a global competitor for securing investment, businesses and talent.

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Metalysis celebrates Northern Powerhouse Partner status and hosts UK Business and Industry Minister

Our partner Metalysis, the Yorkshire headquartered, UK technology company hosted a delegation led by MP Richard Harrington – Business and Industry Minister – as it celebrated becoming a Northern Powerhouse Partner.

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AWARD WINNING PARTNER VAIONI SCOOPS ANOTHER PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

Multi-award-winning network operator, Vaioni, scoops yet another prestigious award, at this years' Comms Business Awards. Bringing together 100’s of Channel businesses, the Awards celebrate and reward progressive and forward-thinking businesses within the Channel industry.

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BRITISH MANUFACTURER CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY

The world’s only manufacturer of vinyl playing jukeboxes has celebrated International Women in Engineering Day on June 23 with the announcement of two females to its senior management team.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE MINISTER CONFIRMS VAPOUR CLOUD AS OFFICIAL PARTNER

Elland-headquartered voice, video, networks and storage specialist Vapour Cloud, has been announced as an official partner of the Northern Powerhouse.

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ENERGUS CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE

Award-winning Northern Powerhouse partner, Energus, celebrated it’s 10th anniversary in April 2019.

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TAKE-OFF FOR FIRST PHASE OF MANCHESTER AIRPORT’S £1BN TRANSFORMATION

On Monday 1st April Northern Powerhouse partner Manchester Airport celebrated the completion of the first major phase of its £1bn transformation programme.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER COCOGREEN RECOGNISED FOR ENTERPRISE

Northern Powerhouse Partners Cocogreen were recently honoured by the Vice-Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise; International Trade.

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SIMPLY JOBS BOARD PARTNERS WITH NORTHERN POWERHOUSE

Simply Jobs Boards has become the latest member of the Northern Powerhouse Partners Programme, keen to work collaboratively with the Government to realise the North's potential.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER PROGRAMME WELCOMES INTEC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

Leading North West based digital technology transformation company inTec Business Solutions are the most recent business to join the ever-growing Northern Powerhouse Partners Programme.

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CISCO BECOMES NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER TO SUPPORT INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY

Worldwide Leader In IT And Networking, Cisco has announced that it has joined the Northern Powerhouse Partner Programme.

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GLOBAL IT CONSULTANCY CGI BECOMES THE LATEST NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

CGI, one of the largest independent IT and business consulting services firm in the world, has joined the UK government-backed Northern Powerhouse Partners Programme to strengthen its links in the North of England.

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EVERYCLOUD SECURITY JOIN NORTHERN POWERHOUSE WITH MANCHESTER OFFICE LAUNCH

EveryCloud Security, a leading cybersecurity consultancy, has become a member of the Northern Powerhouse Partners Programme following the launch of their new offices in Manchester

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER CONNEXIN WINS IOT BREAKTHROUGH AWARD

Northern Powerhouse partner, technology firm Connexin has been announced winners of the IoT Breakthrough Award for Smart City Deployment of the Year, for their Newcastle Smart Road pilot.

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MANCHESTER AND CHESHIRE LAW FIRM, F S LEGAL BECOMES NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER

Altrincham-based litigation specialist, FS Legal, has become a member of the Government’s Northern Powerhouse Partnership Programme. The law firm is one of a growing number of businesses from across the North that is part of the network.

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WREXHAM MINERAL CABLES HOSTS LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING STUDENTS

Twelve students from Leeds College of Building visited Wrexham Mineral Cables in North Wales, learn how mineral insulated cable is manufactured. The company was keen to show how and why they believe mineral cable is the ultimate fire protection cable.

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NEW NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNERS NAMED AS EXPORTS RISE

Some of the world’s most recognisable brands have signed up to support the government’s plan for the Northern Powerhouse, as new figures show the region’s economy is now greater than that of some European nations.

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MINISTER OPENS NATIONAL CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS

Northern Powerhouse partner Sheffield Hallam University’s brand new National Centre of Excellence for Degree Apprenticeships has been officially opened by the Northern Powerhouse Minister.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER SAFTRONICS WELCOMES TRIO OF APPRENTICES

Three young people from across Yorkshire are starting their careers in the process automation industry with an apprenticeship scheme run by Northern Powerhouse partner Saftronics Ltd.

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FOOD FORTNIGHT BRINGS A TASTE OF THE NORTHERN POWERHOUSE

Leading innovators in the chocolate, cheese and crop industries join the Northern Powerhouse Partners Programme during British Food Fortnight.

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LANCASHIRE BUSINESSES UNITE BEHIND NORTHERN POWERHOUSE FOR LANCASHIRE DAY

Two new Northern Powerhouse partners,Lancashare and Blackpool Airport Enterprise Zone announced on Lancashire Day.

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE AT THE HEART OF RUGBY LEAGUE WORLD CUP 2021

Northern Powerhouse Minister welcomes news that 87% of Rugby League World Cup 2021 tournament games will be held in the North, including all three finals.

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NEW NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNERS UNITE FOR CUMBRIA DAY

The Northern Powerhouse Partners Programme has welcomed 3 new members from Cumbria, as the region marks ‘Cumbria Day’: Energus, University of Cumbria and Cumbria Tourism.

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TEESPORT ARE FIRST NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PORT TO GAIN INTERNATIONAL QUALITY MARK

Northern Powerhouse partner PD Ports, one of the UK’s major port operators, has been officially accredited with the internationally recognised quality mark of Authorised Economic Operator

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NORTHERN POWERHOUSE PARTNER LEEDS BRADFORD AIRPORT INTRODUCE MORE FLIGHTS

An extra 1,700 seats per month will be available for people flying between Northern Powerhouse partner Leeds Bradford Airport and Dublin.

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North Wales partners

NEW NORTH WALES PARTNERS JOIN UK GOVERNMENT’S NORTHERN POWERHOUSE

Pioneering businesses and education providers now part of UK Government initiative to boost jobs, improve infrastructure and promote world-class learning.

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APPRENTICES AND EMPLOYERS RECOGNISED AT BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE AWARDS

Northern Powerhouse partner Blackpool and The Fylde College recognise students who have successfully completed Intermediate, Advanced and Higher Apprenticeships.

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