Feb
2012
Articles from 6th Feb 2012
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Bill Scott, Chief Executive, Wilton Group
Feb 06 2012 | Business Interviews
WHETHER building the fast-growing Teesside engineering group Wilton from scratch or giving up his time for charity, Bill Scott maintains a remorseless pace, as Tom Rowley discovers. Read
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Schmallenberg virus confirmed on farms across South East
Feb 06 2012 | Farming News
A TOTAL of 11 UK farms have now been confirmed as having contracted the new Schmallenberg virus, which causes birth abnormalities in livestock. Read
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Newcastle University has role in new study
Feb 06 2012 | Farming News
NEWCASTLE University is taking part in a major project to look at the environmental impact of different types of broiler and egg production systems. Read
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Corporates outgrow underlying economy
Feb 06 2012 | Comment
WE ARE now more than a third of the way through US fourth-quarter reporting season and though it is too early to draw any concrete conclusions on the health of the corporate sector, there are certainly plenty of interesting trends to note. Read
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Now's the best time for new blood
Feb 06 2012 | Comment
THE start of Apprenticeship Week is – and ought always to be – the opportunity to celebrate good-quality opportunities for young people in the region. Read
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Tesco 'to delay current account launch'
Feb 06 2012 | National Business News
Banking customers hoping to open a current account with Tesco will have to wait until next year after its launch was delayed, it was reported today. Read
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Apprentices doubled thanks to Tees Valley Apprenticeship Scheme
Feb 06 2012 | Business News
AN apprenticeship scheme on Teesside has placed almost 300 people with employers in the last two years - double its target. Read
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New programme targets engineers of future
Feb 06 2012 | Business News
A NEW programme designed to inspire young people to take up careers in engineering launches today. Read
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Events around the North East to mark National Apprenticeship Week
Feb 06 2012 | Business News
A WEEK-LONG drive to highlight the importance of apprenticeships to the North East's economy starts today with business leaders calling on more firms to start schemes. Read
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Darlington firm wins Olympic stadium contract
Feb 06 2012 | Business News
OLYMPIC athletes will be going for gold in safety, thanks to work by a North East firm. Read
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Radfan heating invention a step closer to production
Feb 06 2012 | Business News
A FAN invented by two Newcastle University students which helps make houses warmer for less than a pound a year has taken a step closer to production. Read
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Ryder Architecture fights back from 2009 slump
Feb 06 2012 | Business News
ARCHITECTURAL practice Ryder is fighting back from a slump in business after winning nearly £4m of orders for next year. Read
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Smart Procurement aims to help retailers cut costs
Feb 06 2012 | Business News
A NEW concept in procurement has been launched which aims to help motor retailers cut their costs. Read
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North East marine insurance giants create strategic alliance
Feb 06 2012 | Business News
THE North East's two biggest marine insurance firms are joining forces to increase their business around the world. Read
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Taking stock: Reporting season is set to gather pace
Feb 06 2012 | Business News
THE reporting season gathers pace next week when some of the UK’s biggest companies unveil their annual figures, including oil giant BP, banking group Barclays and the country’s largest pharmaceutical firm GlaxoSmithKline. Read
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North East's engineering sector offers more apprenticeships
Feb 06 2012 | Business News
ENGINEERING companies in the North are offering more apprenticeships than other areas of the country, says new research. Read
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Hexham Mart: January 31
Feb 06 2012 | Marts Prices
Prime cattle: Limousin heifers - 203.5p Flotterton, 197.5p & 193.5p Nunwick. Charolais heifers - 197.5p Flotterton. Charolais heifers - £1365.18, £1258.08 & £1253.53 Flotterton. Limousin heifers - £1277.98 & £1189.44 Flotterton, Hereford steers - £1269.13, £1199.25 & £1115.31 Pacific Farm. Read
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Business Links successor 'inadequate', says survey
Feb 06 2012 | Small Business
MORE than six out of 10 small firms are worried that the services expected to plug the gap left by the demise of the regional Business Links is “inadequate” to support their growth. Read
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North East workshop events a boost for food firms
Feb 06 2012 | Small Business
THE first of a series of workshops aimed at teaching small food businesses about their changing marketplace takes place tomorrow. Read
