Business Secretary on Teesside
The Business Secretary Vince Cable is on Teesside today to visit the Wilton International site. He will be launching a new "fast track" apprenticeship and graduate training scheme.
Millions promised to create jobs
700 jobs are being created in the region as the Business Secretary Vince Cable has announces more than £5 million to revive the manufacturing industry.
Another £3.5 million will go towards creating 200 new apprenticeships, across Teesside and County Durham.
Frances Read reports.
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