Jun
2008
Articles from 20th Jun 2008
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We must all pull together
Jun 20 2008 | Construction
EVEN if you’re not in business, you can’t have helped but notice the way prices have been rising at the fuel pumps, in the supermarket, on gas and electricity bills. Read
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Pupils bridge gap for competition success
Jun 20 2008 | Construction
PUPILS from across the North East have been battling it out in a competition which seeks to close the skills gap and promote a career in construction. Read
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Education contracts put GB on firm foundations
Jun 20 2008 | Construction
THE North East arm of a national contractor believes it can grow its turnover to over £100m following a number of lucrative education contracts. Read
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Minister slammed on SPS payments
Jun 20 2008 | Farming News
THE NFU has slammed Minister Jonathan Shaw’s announcement, made earlier this week, that the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) must pay 75% of Single Payments by the end of January 2009. Read
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‘New balance needed’ on farming and wildlife
Jun 20 2008 | Farming News
MEETING the world’s growing demand for food and protecting the UK’s environment must go hand in hand, the National Farmers Union has said. Read
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NFU welcomes moves for debate on GM crops role
Jun 20 2008 | Farming News
THE National Farmers Union has welcomed moves by the Government to start a debate about a greater role for GM crops. Read
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Helius wins permission for two plants
Jun 20 2008 | Evening Gazette Business News
Engineering firm calls for more positive discrimination towards women; row over pension rights at Cleveland Potash; how to avoid TV licensing penalties; Helius wins permission for two plants. Read
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The week ahead
Jun 20 2008 | National Business News
Coming up on nebusiness.co.uk next week. Read
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Friday lunchtime business bulletin
Jun 20 2008 | National Business News
Housebuilders soar amid Barratt deal reports; HBOS cash-call comes under pressure; Transport firm in line with expectations. Read
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Friday morning business bulletin
Jun 20 2008 | National Business News
Housebuilders make strong gains; Barclays to seal £470m Japanese capital injection; Former Tesco boss joins bicycle group. Read
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Caterpillar jobs go as slump hits home
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
FURTHER evidence that the housebuilding industry is under the most severe pressure for 20 years came with news that Stockton-based Caterpillar UK has shed 75 temporary workers. Read
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Don’t get caught in the TV licence net, firms warned
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
THE TV Licensing Authority has warned it will blitz Middlesbrough bosses if they see they a repeat of last year’s illegal sports viewing on firms’ time. Read
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Gieve ‘sorry’ over Rock deal
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
THE OUTGOING deputy governor of the Bank of England told Tees Valley business leaders that he was “sorry” the Bank had not managed to broker a private rescue deal for Northern Rock. Read
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Cummins shows the way forward with girl power!
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
A TEES Valley firm is urging more females to take up the engineering challenge after being nominated for a national award for attracting the fairer sex into its workforce. Read
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POTASH HIT BY PENSIONS ROW
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
A FURIOUS row has broken out over pension rights at Loftus mining firm Cleveland Potash. Read
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JEZ DAVISON
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
CUT price houses for one weekend only... In a move more usually associated with high street retailers, builder Barratt is touting homes at two sites in Teesside this weekend as being available at bargain basement prices. Read
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Go-Ahead issues positive update
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
IN THE regional portfolio, bus and rail operator Go-Ahead Group announced a positive trading update to the market. Read
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150 jobs pay price of economic downturn
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
THE economic downturn has cost more than 150 North East jobs at two companies making machines for the construction industry. Read
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Go-Ahead on course for big hike in profits
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
BUS and train operator Go-Ahead has defied the increasing oil price by keeping costs down and now expects a “significant” profit increase by the end of its financial year. Read
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Compensation fight firm looks at appeal
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
A NOVICE developer which was soundly defeated in a £10m compensation battle with two major regeneration agencies is now considering an appeal. Read
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Times are getting hard
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
BANKRUPTCIES in the North East have soared to seven times the national average this year. Read
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Food manufacturer re-opening factory with 75 new recruits
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
A FOOD manufacturer which closed one of its North East plants two years ago is finally set to re-open the factory and is looking to fill 75 new positions by the end of the year. Read
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25% hike in new business at bank
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
PROPERTY finance specialist Dunbar Bank has reported a 25% hike in new North East business as the company celebrates its 10th anniversary in the region. Read
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Debts rise as borrowers struggle
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
HALIFAX Bank of Scotland has revealed £1bn in write-downs and warned that house prices could now fall 9% this year. Read
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Retail sales reach their peak
Jun 20 2008 | Business News
THE prospect of an interest rate hike has loomed with news that retail sales rose by an “astounding” 3.5% last month – the biggest since records began more than 20 years ago. Read
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Carlisle, June 13
Jun 20 2008 | Marts Prices
On June 13 Harrison & Hetherington held their June sale of breeding cattle. A good show of cows and heifers were forward with a packed ring side of buyers ensuring the dearest trade ever seen in the North. Read
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Hexham, June 13
Jun 20 2008 | Marts Prices
Hexham and Northern Marts had an entry of 178 store cattle. A small but quality show met a tremendous trade. Read
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Carlisle, June 16
Jun 20 2008 | Marts Prices
At Borderway Mart, Carlisle on Monday 16thJune, Harrison & Hetherington held their weekly sale of Primestock. A larger show of 368 Prime cattle, bulls and cows were presented to a keen ring side of buyers. Read
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Border, June 13
Jun 20 2008 | Marts Prices
Border Livestock Exchange Ltd to week ending Friday 13th June sold 81 Prime Cattle including 27 Cast Cows and Bulls;1059 sheep including 647 New Season Lambs and 412 ewes; and 79 Store and breeding cattle. Read
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St Boswells, June 16
Jun 20 2008 | Marts Prices
John Swan Limited sold 256 clean cattle, 88 OTM cattle, 158 hoggs, 581 ewes and 1906 spring lambs. Top price bullock@ 197p from Upper Nisbet to Denholm Meats. Read
