Aug
2006
Articles from 17th Aug 2006
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City news
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
A rally by mining stocks failed to push the London market into positive territory today. Read
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Holstein club calf show
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
The Northumbria Holstein Breeders Club is holding its 17th annual Calf Show at Hexham Auction Mart on Sunday, August 27. Read
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British Energy profits at £215m
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
Nuclear power generator British Energy posted soaring profits but said it was likely to miss a target for output because of a series of stoppages. Read
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Stock watch
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
The ftse 100 closed down 1.3 points at 5896.2. Read
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Housebuilding stocks rise in price
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
There was brisk trading on the London Stock Exchange yesterday, with mining companies leading the risers in the FTSE 100 index on the back of strong base metals prices. Read
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Law firm's protection
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
North law firm Ward Hadaway has signed up to a hi-tech protection system to safeguard its data, computers and even its staff, should disaster strike. Read
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Garden centre contract landed
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
A Tyneside software company is celebrating clinching the largest contract to date for its Norwegian partner. Read
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Tech notes
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
There's a quick question for you: what has comedian Ricky Gervais got in common with long-running radio drama The Archers? Read
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Shake-up over design registration applications
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
After extensive consultation, the Patent Office is preparing to implement a major overhaul of the way it deals with applications for UK registered designs. Read
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Danger of successful trademarks becoming `generic'
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
Brands can be valuable. Big names such as Google and Apple are frequently valued by industry analysts at billions of dollars. Read
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A challenge to Amazon
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
Amazon.com's patented 1-Click ordering system for repeat purchases is one of the best-known examples of patented technology around. It has enabled the pioneering on-line bookshop-cum-department store to licence the system to other e-traders (including Apple's iTunes Music Store) and should remain a lucrative source of benefit to Amazon, both directly and indirectly, for the several remaining years of the life of the patent. Read
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Note of interest
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
Only one Bank of England policymaker opposed the hike in interest rates earlier this month. Read
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Peter Jackson column
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
We are supposed to hate saying, "we told you so", but there are times when it's hard. Read
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Move on common land is welcomed
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
Graziers have been given the green light to continue leasing common land rights thanks to a new Government order - a move welcomed by the NFU. Read
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North-East handlers' success
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
Two North-East sheepdog handlers have been chosen to represent their country at this year's International Trials after being placed at the recent 2006 English National Sheep Dog Trials. Read
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Hill farm support cash still delayed for some
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
Vital hill farm support still hasn't been received by some farmers in the North - and they are beginning to feel the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has forgotten about them, warns the NFU. Read
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Landmark proves scheme's worth
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
More than 100 students and graduates have been given a taste of working life in some of the North-East's top technology companies thanks to the success of a placement scheme. Read
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Balfour construct record order book
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
Construction group Balfour Beatty has said its order book has reached a record £8.8bn while trading in its key sectors remains positive. Read
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Southern Cross has £200m to splash out
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
Care homes operator Southern Cross is eyeing up acquisitions in Scotland and Northern Ireland as it looks to boost its growing empire with a £200m war chest. Read
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Engineering jobs are under threat
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
Jobs on Teesside are under threat in the wake of an engineering giant losing key contracts. Read
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Search for social business 'star'
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
Judges are on the look-out for social entrepreneurs to enter the region's top business awards for women. Read
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Bosses refuse to panic
Aug 17 2006 | Archive
More than a third of North-East businesses are planning to cut staff in the next three months, a shock survey has claimed. Read
