Jan
2007
Articles from 11th Jan 2007
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City news
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
Sainsbury's and Alliance Boots topped the list of blue-chip fallers today after failing to impress with Christmas trading updates. Read
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Stock watch
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
It was another disappointing day for the FTSE 100 yesterday as the UK's leading blue chip share index tumbled to an intraday low of 6142 before closing 35.4 points down at 6160.7. Read
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More jobs at risk in brown ale plant
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
After a small rise, the UK stock market slipped into the red yesterday. The FTSE 100 Index fell by 35.4 points to close at 6160.7, with shares in banking companies among the biggest fallers. Read
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Millions more for games group
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
Games group Nintendo forecast a sharp rise in profits for this year, fuelled by the success of its DS console and the recent launch of the Wii. Read
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Peter Jackson column
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
I've had a soft spot for Slovenia ever since upon first arriving in the country three years ago, a tour guide told me it was shaped like a chicken. Read
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Late rush keeps Morrisons on the up
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
Supermarket chain Morrisons continued its recovery with record sales in the week before Christmas. Read
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Amec takes on challenging task at new St Pancras station
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
The Darlington office of Amec has been awarded a multi-million-pound contract by Union Railways North. Read
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Bathlift company aims to be second to none
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
Ambitious bathlift company Aquajoy is aiming to achieve market leading status in every country it supplies by the end of this year. Read
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Tech notes
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
Have you heard the one about the virtual comedian? It's not very funny, I'm afraid, but pretty interesting all the same. Read
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Anti-counterfeiting system wins award for innovation
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
Experts at Durham-based business and technology consultants Waterstons have helped security specialists OpSec Security scoop the North-East Microsoft Award for Innovation Through Technology, for the company's new web-based track and trace anti-counterfeiting system. Read
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Moss Bros suffers
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
Menswear retailer Moss Bros felt the impact of an "unusually difficult year" and is warning of a sharp fall in annual trading profits. Read
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Small business award hall of fame
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
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Helping firms reap digital age benefits
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
Entrepreneur Steve Simpson is developing breakthrough technology which he says will help make data storage faster, simpler and more secure for companies and organisations around the world. Read
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Pioneer Sonal puts record doctorate to work
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
A young lecturer is forging links between Newcastle and India after becoming Northumbria University's first doctor of business administration. Read
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Electronics company scores in World Cup
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
Profits at electronics company Canford Group jumped 80% last year, thanks to World Cup sales and a more buoyant domestic market. Read
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There's still time to join the entries
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
There's now just eight days to go to enter the region's biggest and best business awards. Read
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Castle hotel extended to meet demand
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
A castle in the North has undergone its first extension since the 18th Century to make room for more guests. Read
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Care firm to boost its staff
Jan 11 2007 | Archive
A firm which helps housebound invalids is recruiting more than 130 staff as health chiefs move more hospital patients back to their homes. Read
