The net zero transition gives the region’s port a historic chance to grow if territorial tensions ease
Plus: public transport and the productivity gap
Authority overseeing key regeneration project in north-east England criticised by independent experts
Plan to transform former steelworks in north-east England has been criticised for offering poor value to taxpayers
Result provides glimmer of hope for Rishi Sunak in otherwise grim local election results
Mayoral and council hopefuls in UK opt for different colours on campaign material and avoid references to party
Criticism of decision to hand over most of scheme to private developers comes as Tory peer seeks third term in Tees Valley
Michael Gove urged to instruct the NAO to investigate concerns raised by review of flagship regeneration scheme
High Court finds regeneration group had believed it could extract ransom payment from Brookfield-owned port
Independent report says insufficient arrangements to show taxpayers getting value for money in regeneration venture
Net profits hit £54mn in year to March 2023 at controversial redevelopment of UK’s largest brownfield site
Ben Houchen strongly denies accusation that he threatened to withhold council funds unless planning requests were met
There is low confidence in Conservative prospects at general elections as factions vie for influence
Mayor accused of risking ‘the public purse and the reputation of Teesside’
Government inquiry into Ben Houchen’s Teesside regeneration scheme will not necessarily weaken area’s Conservative support
Previous agreements by Ben Houchen to shift assets to developers ‘lacked transparency’
Probe follows FT investigation that raised concerns over project in north-east England
Meg Hillier says NAO probe needed as she highlights longstanding concerns over scheme in north-east England
Lisa Nandy raises ‘very serious’ concerns over financing of government’s flagship scheme after FT investigation
Ben Houchen insists a plan to redevelop an old steel plant will bring new jobs. The mayor’s critics complain about a deal awarded to private investors
The decision by Canadian investment group is a blow to Conservative Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen
Houchen’s move to secure control of ports company is far from assured of success
The party leader’s timidity leaves voters sensing weakness
Prime minister under pressure to deliver results to new Conservative supporters in northern towns
Leftwing Labour MPs hit out after party loses two key electoral battles in north-east England
