Tyne and Wear
Tyne and Wear is a great place to work and live. Expanding or incoming businesses have access to a skilled and productive labour force. Labour costs are highly competitive, employee turnover is low and absence rates are significantly lower than the national average. An excellent transport infrastructure links Tyne and Wear to the rest of the UK and destinations throughout the world. The region also enjoys some of the lowest commuting times in the UK which makes it easy to access the diverse mix of city, countryside and coastal attractions that contribute so much to the quality of life.