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
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Michael Jackson - Non-executive chairman Read
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
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
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
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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
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
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
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
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
From early days there are examples of controls being put in place to prevent the export of lethal weapons. Read
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
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
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
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
The Department for Transport said yesterday that five parties have pre-qualified as bidders for the South Western Franchise. Read
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
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
The first luxury Jaguar XK sports car rolled off the production line in a blaze of glory yesterday. Read
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
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
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
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
A teesside company is celebrating global success after clinching contracts worth more than £2m. Read
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
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Forty jobs have been saved at a recycling company, thanks to a £100,000 funding boost. Read
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
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Internet retailers expected an extra surge in orders last night as the pre-Christmas posting deadline drew near. Read
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
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
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Established in 1990, Arabesque is a small business run by Ernie and Margaret Blissett. Read
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
Dec 21 2005 | Archive
Ward: St Annes Read
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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