Large and growing business base

Second only to the capital in growth

We have over 71,000 companies in the region, and experienced one of the highest growth rates in company numbers in recent years, second only to London.

North East England has outperformed every other English region outside London on the number of new jobs created from foreign direct investment in 2019/20, relative to its population.  The latest figures from The Department for International Trade (DIT) show that in 2019/20 the North East created 179 jobs for every 100,000 people (working age population), placing it behind only London as the best performing area of the country.

From the US to New Zealand to India, global businesses choose to locate and expand in North East England.  We have also seen significant growth in existing companies, with Nissan being one of the top investing companies.

Companies regularly cite our ‘market size and growth potential’, skilled workforce and infrastructure as reasons for locating here.

Other examples of key investors include Accenture, Hitachi Rail Europe, ConcentrixResQUbisoft and Sage. New investors are being attracted all the time; some of the most recent being technology company, Xplor, business services company, Verisure and one of the largest global companies, Amazon

To find out more about how the Team can support your relocation in North East England, visit our dedicated support pages

SECTORS WE SPECIALISE IN

Advanced Manufacturing - North East England
Advanced Manufacturing North East England

A highly skilled workforce, unmatched operating costs and superb access to UK and overseas markets, make North East England the location of choice for investors in the Automotive, Rail and Advanced Manufacturing sectors.

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Life Sciences - North East England
Life Sciences

A world class centre of healthcare excellence, a workforce underpinned by university graduate talent, pharmaceutical manufacturing prowess and R&D excellence, make our region highly attractive to life sciences investors.

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Digital - North East England
Digital Sector North East England

Home to scores of software and tech companies doing business right across the globe, the North East workforce has a proven track record in Satellite Applications, Immersive Tech, Games Development , E-sports and Fintech.

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Energy - North East England
Energy Sector North East England

North East England has a worldwide reputation for excellence in Energy and is leading the way in Green Energy and offshore renewables.

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Business Services - North East England
Business Services Sector North East England

Our combination of a highly skilled, cost competitive workforce, plentiful Grade A office accommodation and a strong network cluster make our region one of Europe’s best investment locations. The Fintech sector is growing with a rich ecosystem and great market opportunities.

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