Emily Cox

AI can give businesses a competitive edge and act as a powerful tool for growth📈 We've seen in our latest Business Barometer results that #NorthEast firms are capitalising on this, with nearly a third seeing a profit boost from AI - take a look👇 business-live.co.uk/economic-devel…

The renewable energy sector is home to a whole host of opportunities for businesses. That's why we wanted to support Barrier Group's expansion, which will bring jobs to the #NorthEast while strengthening the UK's green economy♻️ insidermedia.com/news/north-eas…

The highest levels of business confidence outside of London can be found in the #NorthWest💪 The findings from our latest Business Barometer are testament to the innovation and brilliance that businesses in the region continue to demonstrate. insidermedia.com/news/north-wes…

Fantastic recognition for the remarkable Northern women featured in this year’s #WiW100 spotlighting those shaping public life and driving progress. A great reflection of the energy and commitment across our region. Well done @bphillipsonMP @LucyMPowell @AngelaRayner👏👏👏@lbgplc

💵£3.5bn of finance available to businesses across the #NorthWest in 2026. Across the region there's so many great firms with clear plans for growth and this backing is designed to support our businesses with this. business-live.co.uk/professional-s…

Too many people still don't have somewhere safe and secure to call home. But it's collaborations like this from @HomesEngland and Your Housing Group that show how our region can build the affordable homes needed to address this🏘️ thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news…

Gill and her team at @ButlersCheese have had to overcome a lot in recent years but they've now opened their new site in #Preston and, what's more, it's been given the royal seal of approval from @RoyalFamily🧀 insidermedia.com/news/north-wes…

Big news for the North East 👏 MTC Training Tyneside is launching – boosting advanced manufacturing skills and talent in the region and backed by @LloydsBank and @NorthEast_CA The new centre will welcome 48 apprentices from September 2026 – find out more: newcastleworld.com/business/mtc-t…

Back above the UK average💪 That's the finding for #NorthWest firms from our latest Business Barometer, and this strength is testament to the innovation and resilience our business community continues to display. thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news…

I know Judson and the team at @MGSTechPlas have exciting plans to build on the firm's success, and now we've been able to help them complete this MBO they're in a strong position to drive the next phase of development for the business👇 thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news…

Fraud may be evolving quickly, but by strengthening awareness, acting early and supporting one another, businesses in the #NorthEast can stay one step ahead - and you can read more about how in my piece for North East Chambers of Commerce👇 necc.co.uk/the-true-cost-…

With the new year now underway, it was encouraging to see in the @LloydsBankBiz Business Barometer that firms in the #NorthWest are prioritising both their people and new technology in 2026👇 insidermedia.com/news/north-wes…

#GreaterManchester has been a shining light when it comes to growth in the UK over the past decade, so I can think of no better place for the new Industrial Strategy Advisory Council to be based👇 manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

The Mustard Tree does important work supporting vulnerable people across #Manchester as it tries to give everyone a safe place to call home, and it's brilliant to see this being recognised by @MENnewsdesk👇 manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-m…

Brilliant news that @Sport_England is supporting @RiseCharityNE's efforts to get more people active👏 The charity does great work making sport and physical activity accessible for everyone in #Newcastle🏃‍♂️ newcastleworld.com/health/newcast…

As @AndyBurnhamGM says, #GreaterManchester has been one of the UK's economic success stories💪 So it's great to see there's plans to build on this, creating new jobs, new homes and new opportunities for people across the region. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Addressing the urgent need for new housing is about more than building homes, it's about building new communities🏘️ And schemes like this from Barratt Homes are the perfect example of this, so it's great it's been given the green light👇 insidermedia.com/news/north-eas…

From digital transformation to advanced manufacturing, the potential for the #NorthEast's economy is exciting📈 And my colleague Martyn wrote a great piece which breaks down the role local businesses have to play in driving this growth👇 northeastpost.co.uk/article/Seizin…

£3m funding for the Fylde💵 Blackpool is home to a wealth of fantastic businesses that want to grow and help the local economy to thrive. Really pleased @LBGplc could support @BITC’s work in bringing @BizFinanceNW to Blackpool to unlock vital support for entrepreneurs, social enterprises & community organisations across the region. Local partnerships like this help regional economies grow, innovate & thrive. Looking forward to seeing local organisations make the most of this exciting new resource👇 #Blackpool #NorthWest #Growth blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/new-ps3m-…

Like @AndyBurnhamGM says, apprenticeships are a great way to help young people start their careers. It's why we're proud to support @greatermcr's levy matchmaking service, which @paulwaugh got to see the impacts of first hand at Jackson Jackson👷 rochdaletimes.co.uk/rochdale-const…