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UK officials recommend probe into Houchen’s Teesworks project
Regeneration scheme should be investigated over value-for-money concerns, deputy prime minister Angela Rayner told
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January 7, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Teesworks and Teesside Freeport mired in a allegations
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Follow excellent @leighsus.bsky.social ⏬ who reports on it exclusively
Today's Teesside Lead...
🏭 Hartlepool Council signs a deal to lease land to build a huge waste incinerator at Teesworks.
But who is the freeholder?
A deep-dive on all things Teesworks and a look at land deals at the controversial site to now.
🏭 Hartlepool Council signs a deal to lease land to build a huge waste incinerator at Teesworks.
But who is the freeholder?
A deep-dive on all things Teesworks and a look at land deals at the controversial site to now.
Incinerators, Teesworks land deals and everything in-between
From Hartlepool to Redcar the question of burning rubbish appears to be of high value for the future of these sites
teesside.thelead.uk
December 4, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Teesworks and Teesside Freeport mired in a allegations
Follow excellent @leighsus.bsky.social ⏬ who reports on it exclusively
Follow excellent @leighsus.bsky.social ⏬ who reports on it exclusively
Teesworks scandal: a dark tale of public wealth lost and private gain
Teesworks - a story that reads like a screenplay for a dark political drama
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Teesworks - a story that reads like a screenplay for a dark political drama
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Teesworks scandal: a dark tale of public wealth lost and private gain
Teesworks - a story that reads like a screenplay for a dark political drama
northeastbylines.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Teesworks scandal: a dark tale of public wealth lost and private gain
Teesworks - a story that reads like a screenplay for a dark political drama
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Teesworks - a story that reads like a screenplay for a dark political drama
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools. That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
Teesworks scandal: a dark tale of public wealth lost and private gain
Teesworks - a story that reads like a screenplay for a dark political drama
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 10:28 AM
"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools. That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools. That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
Teesworks scandal: a dark tale of public wealth lost and private gain
Teesworks - a story that reads like a screenplay for a dark political drama
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools. That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
A few questions at TVCA and Teesworks
Captain Houchen’s faithful lieutenant makes for the lifeboat: deckchairs being re-arranged
A few questions at TVCA and Teesworks
northeastbylines.co.uk
December 15, 2024 at 9:54 AM
A few questions at TVCA and Teesworks
The government may soon decide on a National Audit Office probe into Teesworks and STDC, amid transparency concerns and £560mn in public funds
Rayner expected to decide soon on new Teesworks probe
The government may soon decide on a National Audit Office probe into Teesworks and STDC, amid transparency concerns and £560mn in public funds.
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The government may soon decide on a National Audit Office probe into Teesworks and STDC, amid transparency concerns and £560mn in public funds
NEW: Teesworks Ltd has published its latest accounts.
Despite plummeting revenues, the businessmen at the centre of the controversial redevelopment project continue to increase their dividends each year.
This year they paid themselves more than £32m against revenue of £6m.
Despite plummeting revenues, the businessmen at the centre of the controversial redevelopment project continue to increase their dividends each year.
This year they paid themselves more than £32m against revenue of £6m.
Teesworks: Dividends increased to £30m despite plummeting income
Latest accounts for Teesworks Ltd show increase in payments to shareholders
teesside.thelead.uk
January 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
NEW: Teesworks Ltd has published its latest accounts.
Despite plummeting revenues, the businessmen at the centre of the controversial redevelopment project continue to increase their dividends each year.
This year they paid themselves more than £32m against revenue of £6m.
Despite plummeting revenues, the businessmen at the centre of the controversial redevelopment project continue to increase their dividends each year.
This year they paid themselves more than £32m against revenue of £6m.
“Teesworks schemes in jeopardy” – that’s what the papers say
Update on Teesworks schemes
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Update on Teesworks schemes
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
“Teesworks schemes in jeopardy” – that’s what the papers say
Update on Teesworks schemes
northeastbylines.co.uk
July 26, 2025 at 10:38 AM
“Teesworks schemes in jeopardy” – that’s what the papers say
Update on Teesworks schemes
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Update on Teesworks schemes
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
“Teesworks schemes in jeopardy” – that’s what the papers say
Update on Teesworks schemes
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Update on Teesworks schemes
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
“Teesworks schemes in jeopardy” – that’s what the papers say
Update on Teesworks schemes
northeastbylines.co.uk
July 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
“Teesworks schemes in jeopardy” – that’s what the papers say
Update on Teesworks schemes
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Update on Teesworks schemes
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Two men were given 90% of Teesworks on the promise they would take on responsibility of remediating the site.
I've discovered they were charging BP for remediation on a project the oil giant eventually pulled out of.
Teesworks overspent and then asked them for more cash.
I've discovered they were charging BP for remediation on a project the oil giant eventually pulled out of.
Teesworks overspent and then asked them for more cash.
BP cancelled hydrogen scheme after refusing to pay Teesworks additional remediation charges
Energy giant paid undisclosed fees to Teesworks Ltd for projects it eventually shelved
teesside.thelead.uk
January 28, 2026 at 8:16 AM
Two men were given 90% of Teesworks on the promise they would take on responsibility of remediating the site.
I've discovered they were charging BP for remediation on a project the oil giant eventually pulled out of.
Teesworks overspent and then asked them for more cash.
I've discovered they were charging BP for remediation on a project the oil giant eventually pulled out of.
Teesworks overspent and then asked them for more cash.
In today's Teesside Lead...
I dive into the Teesworks accounts to show how the two business men at the centre of the freeport scheme may have paid themselves over £130m in only three years.
I dive into the Teesworks accounts to show how the two business men at the centre of the freeport scheme may have paid themselves over £130m in only three years.
Teesworks latest accounts published - who has been paid and what for
Plus: MP opposes Teesworks incinerator, flu cases spike in Teesside hospitals and Houchen interview analysis (£)
teesside.thelead.uk
January 5, 2025 at 8:04 AM
In today's Teesside Lead...
I dive into the Teesworks accounts to show how the two business men at the centre of the freeport scheme may have paid themselves over £130m in only three years.
I dive into the Teesworks accounts to show how the two business men at the centre of the freeport scheme may have paid themselves over £130m in only three years.
Teesworks Ltd paid £20.25mn in dividends despite profits plunging, with private owners reaping millions after a £500mn public-funded cleanup
Teesworks dividends spark controversy concerns
Teesworks Ltd paid £20.25mn in dividends despite profits plunging, with private owners reaping millions after a £500mn public-funded cleanup
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 7, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Teesworks Ltd paid £20.25mn in dividends despite profits plunging, with private owners reaping millions after a £500mn public-funded cleanup
"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools.
That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
Teesworks scandal: a dark tale of public wealth lost and private gain
Teesworks - a story that reads like a screenplay for a dark political drama
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"This entire saga has a smell hanging over it. The people of Teesside, Hartlepool and Darlington are no fools.
That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
That smell will not go away until there is a full, transparent and independent inquiry."
Another blow for Teesworks as BP cools on its carbon capture caper
Following on from recent bad news at SeAH Wind, Teesworks has suffered another blow
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Following on from recent bad news at SeAH Wind, Teesworks has suffered another blow
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Another blow for Teesworks as BP cools on its carbon capture caper
Following on from recent bad news at SeAH Wind, Teesworks has suffered another blow, as BP announces that it’s cutting its stake in two key carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects, Net Zero Teesside...
northeastbylines.co.uk
May 11, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Another blow for Teesworks as BP cools on its carbon capture caper
Following on from recent bad news at SeAH Wind, Teesworks has suffered another blow
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Following on from recent bad news at SeAH Wind, Teesworks has suffered another blow
northeastbylines.co.uk/region/teess...
Today's Teesside Lead...
🏭 Hartlepool Council signs a deal to lease land to build a huge waste incinerator at Teesworks.
But who is the freeholder?
A deep-dive on all things Teesworks and a look at land deals at the controversial site to now.
🏭 Hartlepool Council signs a deal to lease land to build a huge waste incinerator at Teesworks.
But who is the freeholder?
A deep-dive on all things Teesworks and a look at land deals at the controversial site to now.
Incinerators, Teesworks land deals and everything in-between
From Hartlepool to Redcar the question of burning rubbish appears to be of high value for the future of these sites
teesside.thelead.uk
December 4, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Today's Teesside Lead...
🏭 Hartlepool Council signs a deal to lease land to build a huge waste incinerator at Teesworks.
But who is the freeholder?
A deep-dive on all things Teesworks and a look at land deals at the controversial site to now.
🏭 Hartlepool Council signs a deal to lease land to build a huge waste incinerator at Teesworks.
But who is the freeholder?
A deep-dive on all things Teesworks and a look at land deals at the controversial site to now.
Teesworks, Europe's "largest" brownfield site at 4,500 acres, has dominated headlines for five years with promises of 20,000 jobs. But is it all hype?
Teesworks: the largest brownfield site in Europe? – Part 1
Teesworks, Europe's "largest" brownfield site at 4,500 acres, has dominated headlines for five years with promises of 20,000 jobs. But is it all hype?
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 3, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Teesworks, Europe's "largest" brownfield site at 4,500 acres, has dominated headlines for five years with promises of 20,000 jobs. But is it all hype?
A tour of Teesworks
Teesworks, the tour: a tantalising glimpse of the Emerald City
A tour of Teesworks
northeastbylines.co.uk
November 2, 2024 at 6:25 PM
A tour of Teesworks
Analysis of the 11 Teesworks zones, detailing what has happened there in the past, the current state of play, and the future plans for the zones | Ray Casey
Teesworks: The largest brownfield site in Europe? – Part 3
Analysis of the 11 Teesworks zones, detailing what has happened there in the past, the current state of play, and the future plans for the zones
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Analysis of the 11 Teesworks zones, detailing what has happened there in the past, the current state of play, and the future plans for the zones | Ray Casey
Teesside scrap metal firm pays nearly £30mn in dividends
Teesworks Limited published its 2024/25 accounts this week
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/tee...
Teesworks Limited published its 2024/25 accounts this week
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/tee...
Teesside scrap metal firm pays nearly £30mn in dividends
Teesworks Limited published its 2024/25 accounts this week
northeastbylines.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 11:04 AM
Teesside scrap metal firm pays nearly £30mn in dividends
Teesworks Limited published its 2024/25 accounts this week
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/tee...
Teesworks Limited published its 2024/25 accounts this week
northeastbylines.co.uk/business/tee...
TEESWORKS scandal continues (Teesside Freeport)
Where is Labour on this?
Promoting more Freeports and SEZs when none of them have proved in the slightest bit beneficial to anyone but investors
Tell me otherwise if you know any genuinely “good” stories which aren’t number juggling
Where is Labour on this?
Promoting more Freeports and SEZs when none of them have proved in the slightest bit beneficial to anyone but investors
Tell me otherwise if you know any genuinely “good” stories which aren’t number juggling
January 3, 2025 at 4:17 PM
TEESWORKS scandal continues (Teesside Freeport)
Where is Labour on this?
Promoting more Freeports and SEZs when none of them have proved in the slightest bit beneficial to anyone but investors
Tell me otherwise if you know any genuinely “good” stories which aren’t number juggling
Where is Labour on this?
Promoting more Freeports and SEZs when none of them have proved in the slightest bit beneficial to anyone but investors
Tell me otherwise if you know any genuinely “good” stories which aren’t number juggling
Excl: A National Audit Office probe into Teesworks is now being actively considered within government. A recommendation was made to Angela Rayner before Christmas to that effect, due to concerns over best value
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Pressure mounts on Angela Rayner to ask NAO to probe Ben Houchen’s Teesworks project
[FREE TO READ] Regeneration scheme should be investigated over value-for-money concerns, deputy prime minister told
on.ft.com
January 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Excl: A National Audit Office probe into Teesworks is now being actively considered within government. A recommendation was made to Angela Rayner before Christmas to that effect, due to concerns over best value
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