Jan
2007
Articles from 12th Jan 2007
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City news
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
Emi shares tumbled 8% after the music giant said second half sales had failed to live up to expectations. Read
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Industry hits out at rate rise
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
The Bank of England has delivered an "unnecessary blow" to retailers and manufacturers, industry leaders said. Read
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Stock watch
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
It was a volatile trading day at the London Stock Exchange yesterday as the FTSE 100 tumbled to an intraday low of 6130.2 before closing 69.4 points up at 6230.1. Read
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Stock market ends day on a high
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
It was a turbulent day for the UK's stock market yesterday as the FTSE 100 Index started in positive territory before lurching into the red and then recovering to finish 69.4 points up to close at 6230.1. Read
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Keith Hann column
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
Are you feeling depressed now the after-effects of Christmas have settled around your waist and the bills have started to pour in? Read
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Manufacturing output grows despite tough conditions
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
The uk manufacturing sector has been "commendably resilient" after figures showed output grew for the first time in three months. Read
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Executives favour annual dismissal quota
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
Firms are struggling to get rid of under-performing staff and favour an annual quota for dismissals, according to a new report. Read
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Deadline approaching to enter for the third annual awards
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
The deadline is approaching for nominations as Constructing Excellence in the North-East prepares to hold its third annual awards in 2007. Read
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Health and safety given a shake-up
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
A new year and new construction health and safety regulations are on their way. Read
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Lines on move
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
One of the people behind the award-winning `Passionate people. Passionate places' campaign is leaving regional development agency One NorthEast. Read
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Alliance Boots close to completing stores sell-off
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
Retail chain Alliance Boots has signed contracts for the sale of almost all of the pharmacies it put up for sale in the wake of its £7bn merger. Read
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Decision to go-it-alone pays off for plumbers
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
Two plumbers who took the plunge and set up their own business have now bought their own building and are looking for commercial tenants. Read
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Nicholas Craig column
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
I've arrived in South Island, a beautiful, peaceful part of New Zealand. It is stunningly photogenic. Read
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Prestigious national award
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
The innovative design of a £1.2m children's centre has helped it clinch a national award. Read
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Tanfield shares lifted to a four-year high
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
Shares in manufacturing company Tanfield Group hit their highest point in more than four years yesterday after issuing an upbeat trading update to the City. Read
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Last quarter brings a 2% rise in orders
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
Construction orders rose slightly in the last quarter of 2006, according to new figures. Read
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Shock and anger at interest rates hike
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
Business leaders said they were shocked and disappointed by the hike in interest rates to 5.25% - the highest level for nearly five years. Read
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Winners go on to greater success
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
With just seven days left to enter the North-East's biggest and best business awards, Rebekah Ashby takes a closer look at what's to be gained for our winners. Read
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Helius powers up
Jan 12 2007 | Archive
Renewable power company Helius Energy launches its bid to list on the stock market today and is expected to raise as much as £20m. Read
