Sep 28 2005 | Archive
When it comes to consistency in the world of engineering and safety, the watchword for Teesside customers must surely be Mowlem Engineering. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Acad is the Asbestos Control and Abatement Division, a branch of the Thermal Insulation Contractors Association TICA and represents its members across the UK & overseas. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Aker Kvaerner's Engineering Services business, with its headquarters in Stockton, has been supporting the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) and Learn2Work, part of Connexions Tees Valley, in the development of a Foundation Safety Passport as part of a new GCSE in Engineering (Double Award). Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The London market continued its upward march today despite a raft of gloomy updates from the retail sector. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Good cows capable of producing heavy carcases and classifying 3 or 4L for fat cover may earn as much as 120-140p per dwkg from slaughter companies ready to process older beef during the week beginning November 7, the National Beef Association said yesterday. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The first British bovine embryos have been exported to the USA following extensive negotiation of health conditions. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The latest wheat results from this year's HGCA Cereal Quality Survey indicate that wheat quality is better than last season, with the provisional average Hagberg number 53% above last year and 15% above the three-season average. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The value of faster, earlier store finishing in the modern lamb market has been highlighted by the growing gap between the profitability of average and top-performing businesses revealed in the latest annual enterprise costings from EBLEX. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Hurricanes have dominated much of stockmarket news and sentiment over the past few weeks. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Market research - Is it REALLY necessary? In short, YES! Finding out about the market before taking the plunge and deciding to export is definitely worth the cost and should be regarded as an investment. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Sports clothing retailer Allsports has gone into administration, putting 1,700 jobs at risk, it emerged yesterday. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The FTSE 100 traded between an intraday high of 5471.2 and low of 5442.7 on Tuesday before closing 5.8 points off the pace at 5447.3. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Shares in Barratt Developments rose again yesterday in anticipation of the annual results, expected today. The share price edged towards its high for the year of 735.5p, closing the day at 730p, an increase of 12.5p. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Pub group Mitchells & Butlers warned of a sharp rise in costs but said it had been cheered by a strong sales performance. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Mobile phone group O2 has dialled up its 15 millionth customer after seeing UK revenues growing at a faster rate than previously thought. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The waning popularity of the football pools continued in the first half of this year with the Littlewoods owner yesterday revealing a 15% fall in sales. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The TV company behind Channel 4's highly acclaimed cricket coverage is expecting a major boost from sales of its forthcoming DVD set of England's triumphant Ashes series win. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
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Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Uk farmers are bracing themselves for further reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. New Zealand farmers did it the hard way, went "cold turkey" and were stripped of all government support in the mid 1980s. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The owner of a chain of London wine bars has signalled plans for expansion outside the capital after buying the American- themed chain Henry J Bean's. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Mobile phone content supplier MonsterMob has bought out a Chinese rival as part of a deal worth around £100m - and all arranged by Newcastle law firm Dickinson Dees. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Public transport agency Nexus has struck a deal with Newcastle law firm Ward Hadaway to provide its property expertise for a further two years. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Private equity investors have overtaken corporates in the mergers and acquisitions market for the first time ever, according to figures released yesterday by the Centre for Management Buyout Research (CMBOR). Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Here is the list of the Fastest 50 growing companies in the North-East, as compiled by law firm Ward Hadaway, in alphabetical order. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
An internet entrepreneur who has battled against a severe social phobia is in the running for a national business award and a prize of £10,000. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Launching a broadband service in the North-East has helped a London internet company make a big splash. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Aspire has launched the first phase of its management programme which aims to give their growing army of young leaders the tools they need to inspire others and develop their own skills. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Northern Rock has promoted its chief operating officer David Baker to the post of deputy chief executive. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
A small steel processor expects to sign a multi-million pound contract in the next three weeks with China's largest diesel engine manufacturer which it hopes will create up to 40 jobs. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Construction specialist Metnor is celebrating the completion of an £8.5m stand for top rugby side NEC Harlequins. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
If you polled the North-East business community on the most important issues affecting their companies and the region's economy, I suspect transport would come near the top of the list. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Advertising and marketing agency Robson Brown is to make "a handful" of redundancies because two major clients have cut back on their contracts. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The jobs of up to 70 shop workers in the North-East are under threat after sports clothing retailer Allsports went into administration. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
Luxurious Linden Hall Hotel in Northumberland has invested £7m in a complete refurbishment of its bedrooms - and owner Macdonald (correct - small d) Hotels is to invest further. Read
Sep 28 2005 | Archive
The co-founder of North bars group Ultimate Leisure is toasting a major return to the bar business after securing a £50m war chest for his new venture. Read