Investment group 'delighted' Treasury could bring jobs to Newcastle

Empty streets and pavements on the Quayside in Newcastle upon Tyne
HM Treasury could bring jobs to Newcastle. Credit: PA Images

A group which seeks to bring investment to Newcastle is "delighted" that the city is being considered as a possible site for HM Treasury's new northern office.

Invest Newcastle has said the news is "real recognition of our city’s credentials and strengths as a business location" adding that any move would be "transformative".

The group - which also works to bring investment to Gateshead - has been highlighting the advantages of organisations relocating to the North East.

It was announced earlier this month that the Treasury was planning to set up a northern office which would house more than 700 civil servants. As well as Newcastle, Teesside, Leeds and Manchester have all been named as possible locations.

Jennifer Hartley, the group's director, said:

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She praised the city's university's, NHS setup and airport, saying they all made the city a good place to live and work.

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A decision on the final location is set to be announced in the coming weeks.