Feb
2006
Articles from 20th Feb 2006
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City news
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
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Doubles all round as top whisky producer increases Troon barley intake
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
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Farmers may get more SPS money than was first expected
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
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New move to create grain fuel market
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
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Thompsons put up to £100,000 in haylage
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
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Sarah offers helping hand
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
A former employment trainer and workforce- development adviser is using her experience to help businesses in County Durham. Read
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Good Advice
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
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Where to find a place in sun to do business
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Accommodation provider Week2Week is embarking on European expansion with the launch of a portfolio of properties abroad. Read
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Starting Out
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Name of business: naturemandala.com Read
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Energy, passion and a can-do attitude
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
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Share tips
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Sunday Telegraph Read
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S&N profits tipped to increase by £23m
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
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Share watch
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Associated British Ports - 631p Read
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Battle heats up
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
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Jobs at threat as MFI plans major overhaul
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
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Arriva, Go-Ahead may be targets of takeovers
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
Transport operators Go-Ahead and Arriva have been tipped as takeover targets. Read
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Supplements firm shows healthy export order book
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
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Change at top as law firm sets £7m target
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
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Findings from the Deloitte/YouGov poll:
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
* 15% of respondents believe the UK is not a global power Read
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77% see China as economic threat
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
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Young company drives great deal with Volvo
Feb 20 2006 | Archive
A saoftware company has landed a deal with Volvo to cap its first year in business. Read
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Kevin Rowan column
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
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New rescue mission at stricken Circatex
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
