Latest news from BusinessLive Read in browser by Graeme Whitfield January 23, 2023 BusinessLive North East Editor What now for gigafactory plans? Any round-up of the week in North East business has to start with a look at the Britishvolt story. The company's collapse into administration on Tuesday
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What now for gigafactory plans? |  | | Any round-up of the week in North East business has to start with a look at the Britishvolt story.
The company's collapse into administration on Tuesday had been a long time coming, but that didn't make it any less devastating. The project had promised up to 8,000 direct and indirect jobs, and would have put the North East at the head of net zero transport revolution.
The days since have seen a mixture of recrimination over why the project failed and hope that it can be revived. Northumberland County Council has revealed that it has an option to buy back the site, and added that it had already had two expressions of interest in what is widely thought to be the best site for a gigafactory in the UK.
In this piece we look at what has been a strange saga from start to finish, and ask where now for the gigafactory plans? |  | |
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Taming the Dragons |  | | The Wednesday night double bill of Dragon's Den and The Apprentice probably has more to do with reality TV than it does real business.
But the former has at least given a platform - and some investment - to a number of promising North East businesses.
Last week saw Dan Robson win backing for his seed company Grow Sow Simple - which was fittingly backed by fellow North Easterner Sara Davies.
You can read the full story of how Mr Robson secured his backer here. | | | |
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People on the Move - new jobs and appointments around the North East | |
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|  | New jobs at Artech Lighting, Draeger Safety and Richard Reed Solicitors are among those covered in our weekly appointments round up. READ MORE | |
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| |  | | Tuesday, January 24 Release of flash PMI economic data Trading announcements from AB Foods and Henry Boot
Wednesday, January 25 Interim results for Hargreaves Services Easyjet trading announcement
Thursday, January 26 TSB final results ONS figures on economic activity and social change in the UK
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