HIGH Street retailer Monsoon Accessorize is the latest to be placed in the Forum of Private Business’s (FPB) Hall of Shame, after increasing its payment times from 60 to 90 days.Read
LIVESTOCK auctioneer Neil McCleary will be the champion of champions judge at this year’s Northumberland County Show – the first to be staged at its new venue.Read
THE sale of taxpayer-owned shares in Lloyds Banking Group looked to be a step closer despite the lender’s £6.8bn PPI mis-selling scandal sending it to another big loss.Read
At their weekly Primestock sale John Swan Limited had forward and sold 438 hoggs and 136 ewes. Hogg numbers very short but all classes in very keen demand, rising levels greatly on the week.Read
KEEPING livestock on the hills is vital to maintain their character, according to a new report. The Farming Delivers for the Hills and Uplands report produced by the NFU looks at how sheep and cattle have created iconic landscapes and communities and how farmers can continue to produce high quality beef and lamb from them.Read
THE boss of Newcastle Building Society said there are signs the economy is recovering as he posted a jump in the 150-year-old institution’s earnings.Read
Hopes Auction Co, Wigton held their weekly sale of primestock when there was an entry of 162 cattle including 35 bulls, and 690 prime sheep including ewes.Read
MINING and industrial services company Hargreaves today reported a rise in revenues despite lower commodity prices and problems in the UK and Belgium.Read
HOUSEBUILDER Barratt's profits have more than doubled and it expects them to rise further this year as lending frees up and more people venture back into the property market.
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Karen Dent is a business reporter who specialises in small businesses and rural affairs. Prior to joining the our team Karen spent most of her career as a broadcast journalist, most recently working for the BBC.
