Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Northern Rock and B&Q owner Kingfisher moved in opposite directions today as takeover speculation continued to drive share dealings. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Exceptional processability and good alcohol yield has prompted Scotland's largest whisky producer, Diageo, to increase their intake of Troon spring barley for the second year running. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Hill farmers could receive more money than they expected when their Single Payment Subsidy comes through from today, according to a North Northumberland farming expert. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
The Home Grown Cereals Association has launched a project in partnership with Rural Energy Trust that could create a market for grain and grain co-products as a biomass fuel. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
A Northumberland farmer is putting into practice the old saying "make hay while the sun shines" with the help of Defra's Rural Enterprise Scheme (RES). Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
A former employment trainer and workforce- development adviser is using her experience to help businesses in County Durham. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Debbie Lee from Business Link looks at how the effective management of your team can help boost your business efficiency. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Accommodation provider Week2Week is embarking on European expansion with the launch of a portfolio of properties abroad. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Name of business: naturemandala.com Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Sir Frederick Holliday steps down as chairman of Northumbrian Water this summer, having presided over an eventful 13 years at the utility company. Howard Walker probes his hidden depths - and discovers why chairmen are like bidets. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Sunday Telegraph Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Banking stocks will have a key role to play in the direction of the London markets this week as Barclays and Lloyds TSB are both due to report figures. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Associated British Ports - 631p Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
The battle for control of the London Stock Exchange looks set to intensify amid reports that Macquarie is to up its offer. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Hundreds of jobs are under threat after troubled furniture group MFI was said to be planning the closure of up to 20 stores. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Transport operators Go-Ahead and Arriva have been tipped as takeover targets. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
A company which began life as a wholefood shop in Blyth is now exporting its products to countries across the Middle East. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
North law firm Crutes is looking to break the £7m turnover barrier this year as it targets a 13% rise in business. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
* 15% of respondents believe the UK is not a global power Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
The North-East sees China and India as the biggest threats to the economy with the rise of Far East manufacturers and "offshoring" of British jobs, a survey has found. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
A saoftware company has landed a deal with Volvo to cap its first year in business. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Last week saw real public interest in the business of government, around the smoking aspects of the Health Bill, and this is because there was a clear link to the direct impact on individuals. Read
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Management at stricken circuit board maker Circatex are working on a rescue plan to save the South Tyneside factory and the jobs of its 190 workers. Read