articles

North East Economy

The year of fightback. Private and public sector will need to pull together for the good of all the North East, says James Ramsbotham. more»

Misleading messages. Take out Business Minister Vince Cable, calculate how many other members of the Cabinet have real business experience then you may prefer to accept One North Eastâ��s forecast. more»

Our stocks take the hit. In our annual review of quoted companies based in the North East, Vinay Bedi examines the struggles seen during the region's most difficult economic conditions since the 1970s. more»

Accentuate the positive... ...eliminate the negative, says Alastair Thomson, finding reason to believe the North East has many assets that could enable it to lead in the economy. more»

Prepare for change Would North East business prospects have been better served had voters in the region opted for regional devolution in the referendum held by the previous government? more»

Stand and deliver. The North East has to recover lost ground and prepare to struggle if it wants an economy in which business will thrive , Professor John Tomaney tells Brian Nicholls. more»