Jun
2012
Articles from 18th Jun 2012
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Ian Williams, Director of business investment, Sunderland City Council
Jun 18 2012 | Business Interviews
HE'S just settling into his new role as director of business investment at Sunderland City Council after years as a One North East high-flyer but, already, Ian Williams has big ideas for the city and its surrounding areas, as Ruth Lognonne finds out. Read
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Generous tribute to 'fantastic auctioneer'
Jun 18 2012 | Farming News
A NORTHUMBERLAND farmer has donated the proceeds from the sale of a Highland cow to charity in tribute to a popular auctioneer who died last month. Read
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Farmers demand change to sheep ID regulations
Jun 18 2012 | Farming News
THE National Sheep Association is demanding an urgent review of the regulations around the electronic identification of sheep after looking at the possibilities of launching a legal challenge. Read
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COLUMN: Kevin Rowan - Income is key issue on poverty
Jun 18 2012 | Comment
THE Secretary of Work and Pensions is right when he says poverty isn't just about income - there are other characteristics that contribute to an impoverished quality of life. Read
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Profits soar at wine merchant Majestic Wine
Jun 18 2012 | National Business News
WINE merchant Majestic Wine raised a glass to a 15% rise in annual profits today as strong growth in vintages from Argentina, Italy and Spain helped drive sales. Read
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Steve’s day with fashion royalty... and prince
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
PSYCHE boss Steve Cochrane was treated to a royal reception as he headed to London to meet the Prince of Wales. Read
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Cleveland Cable Company’s £8m Olympic deal
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
A TEESSIDE company’s electrical cables will - quite literally - power the London 2012 Olympics. Read
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Administrators appointed at Tindale & Stanton
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
COUNTY Durham pie maker and bakery Tindale & Stanton is back in administration for the second time in less than a year. Read
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One-time M&S boss Sir Stuart Rose is back in fashion
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
THE former boss of Marks & Spencer, Sir Stuart Rose, has reportedly returned to the British high street as chairman of discount fashion chain Blue Inc. Read
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Small UK firms are suffering
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
CONFIDENCE of small businesses has fallen, jobs have been cut and many firms are continuing to be refused credit from banks, according to a report which is out today. Read
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North East apprentice campaign soars to new heights
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
THE Journal's drive for companies to create as many apprenticeships as possible in 100 days has already surpassed the outstanding success of last year's campaign. Read
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Buyers get flavour of the North East
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
FOOD and drink producers in the North East could generate orders worth millions as they meet with buyers from some of the UK's biggest retailers. Read
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Growth boosts jobs at waste firm Niramax
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
A WASTE management firm has invested more than £6m in new facilities across Tyne and Wear as it continues to grow its business offering in the north of the region. Read
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High praise for Tyneside advocate following Lawyer of the Year award
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
A PARTNER in a North East law firm has been named Mental Health Lawyer of the Year’ at the 10th anniversary Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2012. Read
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Pressure expected on transport firm's profits
Jun 18 2012 | Business News
WHEN financial markets slump, the number of private companies wishing to become publicly traded and listed on a stock exchange usually decreases. Read
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Carlisle Mart: June 13
Jun 18 2012 | Marts Prices
A fantastic show of 286 calves were forward to a large ringside of buyers. Topping the sale at £705 was a superb four-week-old British Blue Heifer calf from A & JM Riley, Underhelm, Grasmere, who also had heifers at £590 and £560. Black & White were dearer again for all classes which sold to a top of £270 from Messrs Graham, Hallrigg, Plumpton. Read
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Award adds to accolades for Breastvest inventor
Jun 18 2012 | Small Business
AN innovative product invented by a North East mum to save her clothes while breast feeding has added another award to its already lengthy list. Read
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Market day boost for North Tyneside firms
Jun 18 2012 | Small Business
MICRO-businesses in North Tyneside are being offered a 'table for a tenner' in a one-off market to give them the opportunity to sell to new customers. Read
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Perfecting your sales technique
Jun 18 2012 | Small Business
ECONOMIC decline has caused competition in business sales to intensify hugely. Read
