Lycetts to become second tenants at Bank House, Newcastle
Lycetts to become second tenants at Bank House, Newcastle
Lycetts to become second tenants at Bank House, Newcastle

Lycetts – a leading independent insurance broker is relocating its UK headquarters to the first phase of Newcastle’s Pilgrim Place, after exchanging contracts on 10,000 sq.ft of new office space. Lycetts has signed a 15-year lease at Bank House, which will see the firm occupy the entire sixth floor of the 14-storey building when construction […]

New Airview Park planning application brought forward due to demand
New Airview Park planning application brought forward due to demand
New Airview Park planning application brought forward due to demand

High demand for premium office space at AirView Park has led to a new planning application being submitted ahead of schedule for a further 20,000 sq ft of commercial units. Construction on Phase Two; buildings 2a (International Space Station) and 2b (Denyer Court) is currently ongoing and due for completion by the end of the […]

Rafael acquires Newcastle based Pearson Engineering as part of its strategic expansion
Rafael acquires Newcastle based Pearson Engineering as part of its strategic expansion
Rafael acquires Newcastle based Pearson Engineering as part of its strategic expansion

Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. has completed the acquisition of Pearson Engineering Ltd. (PER). The acquisition was executed under a stock purchase agreement (SPA), transferring 100% of the ownership. The acquisition includes PER’s subsidiary company Responsive Engineering Ltd. RAFAEL is a world-renowned, Israeli-based defence contractor, specializing in cutting-edge, innovative defence systems, such as the famous […]

First occupier confirmed for Bank House – Newcastle’s landmark new development
First occupier confirmed for Bank House – Newcastle’s landmark new development
First occupier confirmed for Bank House – Newcastle’s landmark new development

One of the North East’s most high-profile development schemes has secured an international law firm as its first occupier, seven months ahead of practical completion. DAC Beachcroft (DACB) has exchanged contracts to become the very first tenant of Bank House in Newcastle, the first of three new office buildings that will make up Pilgrim Place. The […]

The North East welcomes an international delegation from the Nordic and Baltic regions
The North East welcomes an international delegation from the Nordic and Baltic regions
The North East welcomes an international delegation from the Nordic and Baltic regions

Visitors from Estonia, Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, and Sweden touched down in Newcastle this week to explore the regional clean tech and renewable energy sector and potential opportunities for international businesses. The visit was organised by Invest Newcastle, the Department for International Trade (DIT), and Invest North East England and showcased the region’s strengths […]

US Electric vehicle group, Ideanomics creates 25 tech jobs in Newcastle
US Electric vehicle group, Ideanomics creates 25 tech jobs in Newcastle
US Electric vehicle group, Ideanomics creates 25 tech jobs in Newcastle

Ideanomics Digital, which is part of the NASDAQ-listed Ideanomics group of companies, is looking to recruit 25 tech staff for its Newcastle headquarters Ideanomics Digital is focused on accelerating IT and technology innovation that enables Ideanomics to deliver on its mission of accelerating the global uptake of electric vehicles. The North East-based division provides IT and […]

Life Sciences hub, The Biosphere at Newcastle Helix reaches full capacity
Life Sciences hub, The Biosphere at Newcastle Helix reaches full capacity
Life Sciences hub, The Biosphere at Newcastle Helix reaches full capacity

A city centre building tailored to the commercialisation of life sciences has reached full capacity. The Biosphere opened its doors just three years ago, and is now home to more than 20 businesses, forming a vibrant and innovative life science cluster on Newcastle Helix. This fit-for-purpose laboratory and office building is dedicated to life science […]

Ambitious global technology consultancy, Credera, chooses Newcastle creating 200 new jobs 
Ambitious global technology consultancy, Credera, chooses Newcastle creating 200 new jobs 
Ambitious global technology consultancy, Credera, chooses Newcastle creating 200 new jobs 

Invest Newcastle has announced a further 200 brand new, high-tech jobs for Newcastle.  Part of Newcastle Gateshead Initiative, Invest Newcastle has been working with global technology and management consultancy Credera since last autumn on establishing a presence in Newcastle. Today’s announcement further cements Newcastle’s position as a leading UK tech hub and yet another international […]