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A bumpy road to recovery Mar 19 2010

THE latest GDP data revealed that the UK economy was out of recession, but still lagging the likes of the US. While the global economy as a whole also appears to be growing again, the path ahead won’t be smooth. Like the winter snow, although recession has passed, the extreme conditions have left potholes in the road to recovery.Read

Why pay more in taxes than you need to? Mar 19 2010

John BruceRead

Dispelling the myths on common law partners Mar 19 2010

INCREASINGLY couples live together, or cohabit, without marrying or entering into a civil partnership. There are many reasons why people choose not to marry or to enter into a civil partnership, but in making that decision they may not realise there can be adverse implications, in particular on their deaths.Read

THE RISKS inherent in investing have become painfully obvious recently, but if we can’t eliminate risks in the future, how can we make plans that include them and still get our finances where we want them to be? Mar 19 2010

As we know, the value of investments can fall as well as rise and cannot be guaranteed but planning your financial life is like planning any other kind of journey. You can’t eliminate risk but if you know where it is then it can be easier to steer smoothly around.Read

Peter’s keen to get in the swing of things with top role Mar 19 2010

PETER Smith has been appointed golf and leisure manager for Matfen Hall.Read

Experts to help both planet and fuel bills Mar 16 2010

IN February this year the new feed-in tariff (FIT) was announced which will pay people for all the renewable electrical power they produce from April. This will be followed by the renewable heat incentive in April 2011, which will pay people for the renewable heat they generate.Read

Dedicated to helping you Mar 16 2010

INHERENT Energy, based in Blaydon, was founded four years ago and since then it has become renowned throughout the UK for installing robust renewable energy solutions, coupled with long-term financial benefit.Read

All the benefits of new build in a great position Mar 13 2010

BRUNSWICK Industrial Estate lies just 5.5 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne, four miles from Cramlington and two miles from the A19/A1 interchange.Read

Karen strengthens city lawyer’s team Mar 12 2010

ONE of the top public -sector lawyers in the UK has joined law firm Ward Hadaway.Read

Web agency nets specialist Mar 12 2010

AN EXPERIENCED specialist has been head-hunted by web design agency King Design.Read

Deal activity improving after a year of record declines Mar 10 2010

PAUL MANKIN of PricewaterhouseCoopers looks back at a tough deal market in the North East over the last quarter of 2009 and looks for reasons to be more optimistic this year.Read

HAPPY LANDINGS Mar 03 2010

A REDCAR flight attendant has discarded her wings and trolley to start a new business as a mobile dog groomer.Read

Course offer for managers Mar 03 2010

FREE training and coaching is being offered to managers and supervisors facing redundancy to help them prepare for new careers and a brighter future.Read

Help to launch a career Mar 03 2010

REDCAR and Cleveland will be hosting a mobile unit known as Launch Pad, offering careers support, enterprise and employment advice across the Tees Valley this week.Read

Jon’s delight at landing IT role Mar 03 2010

An 18-month search for a job has had a happy ending for Middlesbrough man Jon Loughran.Read

We’re at a crossroads Mar 03 2010

Alan HallRead

The story so far ... Feb 26 2010

April 2009: Corus says a takeover deal for TCP is still on the table - despite reports it is in jeopardy.Read

Steel strike threat halted Feb 26 2010

STEEL unions, which last night had been ready to issue a co-ordinated statement on industrial action in support of Teesside Cast Products, have taken the pressure off Corus CEO Kirby Adams by calling a two-week truce.Read

With serious questions being raised over decision-making at Corus, it’s time for the bully to turn bulldog, says business editor, SUE SCOTT Feb 26 2010

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Army salute creative students Feb 24 2010

MEDIA students have won high praise from military top brass for their corporate work as a Tees Valley college shares its skills with the community.Read