Feb
2006
Articles from 2nd Feb 2006
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City news
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Profit takers swooped on oil giant Royal Dutch Shell today as a new benchmark for UK corporate earnings failed to set pulses racing in London. Read
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Marts
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
St Boswells Read
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Diseases in cattle scheme begins
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
A new compensation scheme for cattle in England affected by certain diseases came into force this week, despite protestations by the farming industry. Read
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First SPS payouts to be made this month
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Farmers in England will receive their first payments via a new subsidy system this month, the Government said. Read
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Farmers `heeding advice on ending of the OTMS'
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
One week after the ending of the Over Thirty Months Scheme (OTMS) and it seems farmers are heeding advice not to flood the market with older animals. Read
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`Irregularities' found by probe
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Catering firm Compass said an investigation had uncovered "serious irregularities" in the way United Nations contracts were awarded. Read
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Rock reaches all-time high
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
After a slow start to the week, the FTSE 100 Index took off yesterday with a very healthy rise of 41.3 points to 5,801.6, buoyed by yet more takeover speculation. Read
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Stock watch
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
The FTSE 100 index closed up 41.3 points on Wednesday at 5801.6. Read
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UK suffers decline in overseas orders
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Fears that UK manufacturers were struggling to share in global economic growth have been fuelled by a survey that showed export orders declining last month. Read
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Countess launches first of Daring class destroyers
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
A crowd of 11,000 watched the launch yesterday of the most powerful destroyer ever built in the UK. HMS Daring was sent hurtling down the slipway into the River Clyde in Glasgow by the Countess of Wessex. Read
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Missile attack fears spark sales surge at decoy maker
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Defence group Chemring reported record annual results yesterday as military chiefs redoubled efforts to protect troops in global flashpoints from missile attack. Read
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North will benefit from fleet growth
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
An extension to a major military project could bring an extra £100m worth of work to the North. Read
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Use of hi-tech networking proves to be big for small business
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Small businesses in the North-East have fully embraced new technology such as broadband and wireless networking, a survey finds. Read
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Special staff are all talk
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Further expansion for a pharmaceutical company has led to a £17,000 contract for North telecoms specialist, Executel. Read
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E-learning firm in line for award
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
An e-learning company in County Durham is up for an ELTON. Read
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Valentine falls out of love with Google
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Flamboyant Gateshead businesswoman Ling Valentine has declared war on internet search giant Google for censoring web content in her native China. Read
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Tech notes
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
This week I thought it would be relevant to talk about globalisation and, in particular, a book by New York Times columnist, Thomas L Friedman - the best-known chronicler of globalisation. Read
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Strong growth
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Outdoor advertising firm JCDecaux said UK revenues improved 5.5% last year after "particularly strong" growth in two of its three key sectors. Read
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Mittal 'would raid cash' of takeover target
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
The boss of European steel giant Arcelor yesterday voiced his opposition again to a hostile £12.7bn bid by rival Mittal Steel. Read
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Sweden latest stop on journey to £1bn
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Transport operator Arriva has moved into its ninth European country after clinching a nine-year rail contract in Sweden. Read
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Could your community be a big winner?
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
The North-East is aiming to be named as the most enterprising place in Britain. Read
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Berry is energy efficiency group's new chairman
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
The new chairman of energy efficiency specialists Eaga Group is excited to be joining the company when its work is right in line with Government priorities. Read
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Peter Jackson column
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Reported fraud has reached a 10-year high, according to accountants KPMG. Read
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Business leaders face issues
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Business leaders in the North-East have been looking at ways to tackle the region's skills and employability issues. Read
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DataSafe plans to expand in Europe
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
A data storage and management company is planning a major expansion after setting up a facility in Istanbul. Read
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Three-year shares high after bank speculation
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Fresh bid speculation sent shares in high street bank Lloyds TSB surging to its highest level in three years yesterday. Read
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Costs force Tinsley into administration
Feb 02 2006 | Archive
Historic manufacturer Eliza Tinsley has plunged into administration, putting 150 North-East jobs at stake. Read
