Feb
2012
Articles from 27th Feb 2012
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Tony Mann, owners of Oceana Group
Feb 27 2012 | Business Interviews
PROPERTY companies have been hard hit by the financial crisis and few want to talk about it. But Tony Mann, owner of the Oceana Group, opens up to Peter Jackson about his company's struggles, the mistakes that were made and the prospects for the future. Read
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Northumberland pedigree bull breeders in the money
Feb 27 2012 | Farming News
NORTHUMBERLAND pedigree bull breeders were in the money at the Perth Bull Sales in Stirling. Read
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Anti-pollution grants boost for North East farmers
Feb 27 2012 | Farming News
FARMERS in the region have a greater chance of receiving funding from the Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) Capital Grant Scheme than in recent years, according to the land agency Hexham & Rural. Read
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Schmallenberg virus-hit farms on the rise
Feb 27 2012 | Farming News
A NEW animal disease which causes birth defects and miscarriages in livestock has now been found on 74 English farms. Read
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Joined-up approach is needed
Feb 27 2012 | Comment
THE launch of the third round of regional growth funding highlighted as many ongoing problems with this process of Government intervention as it excited new opportunities for supporting growth in the private sector. Read
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Politicians starting to get their acts together
Feb 27 2012 | Comment
BEING of Italian heritage can sometimes be difficult. I am not just referring during the Six Nations rugby tournament, or the numerous football scandals, but specifically with regards to politics. Read
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HSBC reports leap in profits
Feb 27 2012 | National Business News
Rapid growth in Asia and a resilient performance in the UK helped drive profits of £13.8bn at HSBC today. Read
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Bovis shows property spring 'bounce'
Feb 27 2012 | National Business News
Bovis Homes offered more signs of a spring bounce in the property market today following a 41% jump in sales reservations so far this year. Read
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£1.6bn SSI furnace to be relit imminently
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
A £1.6BN masterplan to bring the SSI steel plant in Redcar back to life has entered its final days. Read
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Farmers have the bottle to shake-up market
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
ORGANIC farmers are proving to have a lot of bottle as they tackle the lucrative soft drinks market with a super healthy milkshake. Read
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Onyx has got its head in public sector cloud
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
STOCKTON based Onyx Group has been selected to provide cloud computing services to the UK’s public sector. Read
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Health sector boost from development fund
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
AN initiative to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) develop new products for the healthcare sector has been awarded funding of over £500,000 from the European Regional Development Fund. Read
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HSBC set for soaring profits
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
Profits of more than £14billion and a pay package worth up to £12.5million for its chief executive are set to be revealed by HSBC today. Read
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Beefy brands safe in Premier Foods sale
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
PREMIER Foods is on the brink of agreeing new bank loans that will secure the future of the Hovis, Ambrosia and Mr Kipling firm, it was reported yesterday. Read
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HSBC boss Stuart Gulliver poised to net £12m
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
PROFITS of more than £14bn and a pay package worth up to £12.5m for its chief executive are set to be revealed by HSBC this morning. Read
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Deepwater Horizon rig disaster court case starts
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
BP has admitted it is prepared for the multi-billion-dollar legal case that opens today into the Deepwater Horizon rig disaster. Read
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North East employers in plea over carbon tax
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
NORTH East manufacturers are urging the government to drop any plans which could see the UK's carbon tax double in the next Budget. Read
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Ratings rise at ITV but ad fall possible
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
THE last of the banking sector results will be delivered by HSBC this week, while ITV and the owner of British Airways will reveal how they have coped with economic turbulence. Read
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Plastics recycling firm Re Pet is to expand its operations
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
PLASTICS manufacturer Re Pet expects to bring in revenues of £3.5m in its first full year of trading, thanks to demand for its products in Britain and abroad. Read
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North East food producers take part in special event
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
SOME of the region's finest artisan food producers will get the chance to meet buyers at an event this week. Read
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Innovation Pathway North East initiative launched
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
AN initiative to help SMEs develop new products for the healthcare sector has been awarded funding of nearly £560,000 from the European Regional Development Fund. Read
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Newcastle University Business School role for James Timpson
Feb 27 2012 | Business News
ONE of the most innovative company bosses in the country aims to teach North East businesses to put new ideas first as the 11th David Goldman visiting professor of innovation and enterprise. Read
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Carlisle Mart: February 20
Feb 27 2012 | Marts Prices
Store lambs sold to an increased trade for all classes forward. Top of £86 was achieved by very good local supporters of the mart; M/s Barnes of Thorneyknowe with a pen of Texels. More are required, please contact Grant Anderson on 07872 129274. Read
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SMEs need Government on their side for growth
Feb 27 2012 | Small Business
AROUND 70% of small firms have introduced new or improved products and services in the last two years but almost as many – 60% – say the economy has prevented them from growing. Read
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Carol Metcalfe set to speak at Leap into Business event
Feb 27 2012 | Small Business
A NORTH Tyneside business support agency is aiming to use the Leap Year to inspire more people to make the jump into self-employment. Read
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Howlett & Dickinson podiatrists limber up for Olympic-inspired rush
Feb 27 2012 | Small Business
A PODIATRY practice is getting in shape to help the glut of extra athletes expected to be inspired by this summer's Olympic Games. Read
