Dec
2005
Articles from 21st Dec 2005
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City news
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
The London market was in positive territory for the fourth day in a row today as shares in BAE Systems took off on speculation of a large jet order. Read
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Family Tree: Sage
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Michael Jackson - Non-executive chairman Read
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Help for little treasures
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Children at a Wearside nursery have been given a head start in their learning thanks to a grant from Sunderland Housing Group. Read
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Christmas spirit has its pitfalls
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
As Santa looms ever closer, the old favourites associated with this time of year get trotted out with increasing regularity. Read
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Business diary
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
This is a free service. Send brief details to Howard Walker, The Journal, Groat Market, Newcastle NE1 1ED. Telephone (0191) 201-6258; fax (0191) 201-6044, or email howard.walker@ ncjmedia.co.uk Entries by the Friday before publication. Read
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Average UK grain journey cost rises by 31p per tonne
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
The average UK journey cost has risen by 31p per tonne, an increase of 4.5% on last year, according to the 2005 HGCA Haulage Survey. Read
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Move to improve grain testing
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
A project that could streamline grain testing at intake by using samples collected automatically at outloading from the farm, is being funded by HGCA. Read
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Record number of pedigree bulls sold during autumn
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
There has been a record number of recorded pedigree bulls sold at this year's autumn sales, according to the English Beef and Lamb Executive. Read
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`Work together' call for beef market stability
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Farmers, processors and other industry players can work together to reduce the risk of market instability in both the prime and manufacturing beef markets after the Over Thirty Months Scheme (OTMS) is shut down on January 20, the National Beef Association said yesterday. Read
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How to avoid the wrath of Charlemagne
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
From early days there are examples of controls being put in place to prevent the export of lethal weapons. Read
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No time to relax in front of the telly
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
At this time of year, most investors are focused on whether all presents have been bought and Christmas cards sent, rather than worrying about what markets are doing. Read
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Others may close pension schemes
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Pension experts predict other large companies could follow Rentokil Initial's lead and close final-salary schemes to all members. Read
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Stock watch
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
The FTSE 100 closed 8.1 points up at 5547.9 on Tuesday following an intraday high of 5552.2. Read
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Ticket to bid fails to impress
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
The Department for Transport said yesterday that five parties have pre-qualified as bidders for the South Western Franchise. Read
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Chairman to step down at B&Q
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Sir Francis Mackay vacated a second high-profile post yesterday after announcing his retirement as chairman of B&Q retail chain Kingfisher. Read
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Jaguar are purring as new sports car is launched
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
The first luxury Jaguar XK sports car rolled off the production line in a blaze of glory yesterday. Read
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Chinese poised to overtake UK
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
China is poised to overhaul the UK as the world's fourth-largest economy after saying growth last year was 16.8% higher than originally thought. Read
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Rentokil to freeze pension scheme
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Rentokil Initial has announced moves to close its final salary pension scheme, which would freeze benefits for current employees, it was reported. Read
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Top prize helped win new funding
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Durham Scientific Crystals triumphed in the technology category of the 2004 North-East Business Awards - and the company's chief executive believes its victory helped in securing new funding. Read
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Cargo experts pick up £2m work
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
A teesside company is celebrating global success after clinching contracts worth more than £2m. Read
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Alistair Arkley column
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
If the old maxim that "a week is a long time in politics" holds true, then three-and-a-half years is an age. Read
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Threatened recycle plant turned around
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Forty jobs have been saved at a recycling company, thanks to a £100,000 funding boost. Read
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Success has its drawbacks
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
More than half of Newcastle's businesses believe they suffer when they grow quickly, according to a poll conducted by the Allied Irish Bank (GB). Read
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High street gets a late boost as the net closes
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Internet retailers expected an extra surge in orders last night as the pre-Christmas posting deadline drew near. Read
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Government `fails' local enterprise
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Entrepreneurs in the North are the most disillusioned in the country with the Government's attempts at creating an enterprise culture, a new survey has shown. Read
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Rubber gloves, bird seed and that x-factor
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Motor dealership Springfield Honda came up with an unusual way of recruiting new staff - by getting them to do an X Factor-style audition. Read
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Arabesque offers the chance to buy something `delightful'
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Established in 1990, Arabesque is a small business run by Ernie and Margaret Blissett. Read
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Westgate Hill is bikers' paradise
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Westgate Hill is known by many for its motorbikes and steep hill, but thousands of people are now visiting the hill for a virtual tour. Since the launch of www.westgatehill.com, a number of The Hill's businesses are reporting increased sales through e-commerce. Read
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Planning applications
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Ward: St Annes Read
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Law firm's advice is along the right track
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Law firm Dickinson Dees has advised rail operator Govia on its successful bid for the Integrated Kent rail Franchise (IKF). Read
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Man of letters gets top qualification in offering financial advice
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Financial analyst David Thomas has become the latest member of fund management firm NEL's 23-strong team to get extra letters after his name after successfully obtaining a top-level professional qualification. Read
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Barrie Hensby column
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
I was at a fairly heavy meeting in Government Office North-East the other day, where a Small Business Service (SBS) representative told us that they had been doing some research into why the Americans were so much better at early stage technology investing than we were in the UK. Read
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Lawyer named north legal personality of the year
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
The man at the head of the UK's fastest growing law firm has been named the North legal personality of the year. Read
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Traffic not an issue at The Point
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Uk Land's £28m proposal to build a large, mixed use development on the banks of the Tyne has not raised alarm bells with the Highways Agency despite its close proximity to the A1. Read
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Flood of developments on banks of the Tyne
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Uk Land's 300,000 sq ft re-development of the former Greenesfield Locomotive Works is the first of a number of large developments planned for the banks of the Tyne expected to get under way in the next two years. Read
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Full steam ahead on train works scheme
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Uk Land Estates has got the go-ahead to begin work early next year on a £28m development with room for hundreds of workers near the Tyne. Read
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1,800 jobs lost
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Around 1,800 staff at collapsed off-licence chain Unwins were put out of work yesterday after administrators closed its remaining stores. Read
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Bill Midgley column
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
One of the current Government initiatives is that of Corporate Social Responsibility, in other words encouraging business to take a wider involvement in the community as a whole. Read
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Sage chief takes chair at the Forum
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
The chief executive of software giant Sage is to promote and support entrepreneurship in the region as the new chairman of the Entrepreneurs' Forum. Read
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Premier snap up cosmetics firm
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Shopping-at-work retailer Premier Direct Group has snapped up the UK arm of Sweden's version of Avon in a deal worth up to £5m. Read
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North firms in bid for key rail franchise
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Transport group Arriva will go head to head with rival North operator GNER in the battle to win a key commuter rail franchise. Read
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Grainger Trust steps up push into Europe
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Grainger Trust is stepping up its push into Europe with £100m worth of development deals and purchases in Estonia, Germany and the Czech Republic. Read
