Apr
2007
Articles from 4th Apr 2007
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City News
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Dulux paints firm ICI made further gains today as a number of London shares found themselves at the centre of bid attention. Read
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Lunch sets cyclists up for epic bike ride
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
A charity lunch at Newcastle's Assembly Rooms raised almost £11,500 for the Children with Leukaemia charity and launched an appeal for an even greater sum for a sponsored 600 mile bike ride from Paris to Monte Carlo. Read
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High point for profitability
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Corporate profitability hit its highest level on record last year as businesses shrugged off rises in energy and commodity prices, according to official figures. Read
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Resolution beats results forecast
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Resolution, the UK's biggest manager of closed life insurance funds, unveiled better-than-expected full-year results as it provided some welcome news for investors left disappointed when recent takeover talks were called off. Read
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Stock watch
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
The ftse 100 made steady gains yesterday with the market buoyed by the mining sector on the back of strengthening metals prices. Read
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Bid speculation pushes up ICI price
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
The ftse 100 Index continued its recent good run to close 50.6 points higher at 6,366.1. Read
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600 job cuts in the pipeline at water company
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Severn Trent has said that it plans to cut 600 jobs from its water business over the next five years - equivalent to 10% of its workforce. Read
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Bloomsbury needs more Potter magic
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury hopes the young wizard will work his magic again this year after seeing 2006 profits plummet. Read
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Power firm's shares surge on talk of takeover deal
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Shares in power firm Scottish & Southern Energy (SSE) forged ahead yesterday as traders bet that Powergen owner E.ON will turn its attention on the UK firm following the collapse of its bid for Spanish utility Endesa. Read
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Bicycle chain has a boost in profits
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Car parts and bicycle retailer Halfords has revealed that sales cranked up last year as it rolled out its store chain. Read
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Demand exceeds expectations for business class-only flights
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Business class-only airline Silverjet has said demand had exceeded expectations following the start of services to New York in January. Read
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Hopes of recovery rise at ChoicesUK
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Entertainment retailer ChoicesUK said yesterday its hopes has risen that its recovery plan was working as a revamped product range and cost-cutting strategy helped stem losses at the group. Read
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Andrew Miller column
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
From an investment standpoint, 2006 was a stellar year for Chinese equities. The Shanghai A-share index, which is largely held by local investors, returned around 130%, while the more foreign-investment friendly Shanghai B-share index more than doubled. Read
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Planning applications
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Ward: Collingwood Read
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The city that has re-invented itself
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
It is now 15 years since Sunderland was given city status by the Queen. Graeme King examines how it has changed - in appearance, in its economy, and in its outlook. Read
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Book now for table at the main event
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
There is still a chance to be part of the region's biggest and best business awards next month. Read
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Profit and loss but all in a good cause
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
You can experience the thrills and spills of the stock market while raising money for an important children's charity at a special night out backed by The Journal. Read
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Event urges top bosses to Take AIM
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Entrepreneurs are being urged to think big and consider flotation at an event designed to help them take their businesses to the next stage of growth. Read
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How the first 100 successes developed
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
The North-East Proof of Concept Fund has produced a report telling the success stories behind its first 100 investments. Read
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North legal experts graduate back to university
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Newcastle law firm Watson Burton LLP has been selected to offer legal services to the Russell Group of universities. Read
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Keeping drivers up to speed on legal matters
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
A new solicitor's practice has launched a specialist transport law division in the North-East to help keep thousands of the region's commercial drivers and operators on the road. Read
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Maggie Pavlou column
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
When I first became involved with the North- East Chamber of Commerce over eight years ago, I never would have dreamed that I would lead a trade mission to China to establish a platform for businesses to deal with firms on the other side of the world. Read
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Energy body signs Malaysia deal
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Nof Energy has signed a ground-breaking deal to strengthen business links between its UK member companies and the Far East's oil and gas market. Read
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Old Tyne pirates aren't a patch on this lot
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Tyne river cruise company River Escapes is launching a pirate-themed cruise to cash in on the popularity of the next Pirates of the Caribbean blockbuster. Read
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New jobs are on horizon after landscaping firm wins £1.75m contract
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Workers will be keeping four million square metres of grass neat and trim after Sones Landscaping scooped a £1.75m contract. Read
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Software group targets students
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Educational software group Amazing has launched a new product to allow students to fill out individual learning plans (ILPs) online rather than on paper. Read
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Hold the front page for entry by Rebecca
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
A business which makes personalised imitation news- papers is hoping to fly the flag for the North-East in a national search for the UK's most promising start-up businesses and the inspirational entre- preneurs behind them. Read
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Society a winner
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Newcastle Building Society has won a top national IT award. Read
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North stars have two games in the charts
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Games developers at Eutechnyx in Gateshead travelled to Hollywood and Tokyo to work out their latest releases and their efforts have been rewarded - the games made it into the video game charts. Read
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Keith Hann column
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
What do hand guns, radiator valves, lawn mowers and fondant fancies have in common? Read
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Entire workforce axed as metal company collapses
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
A sheet metal fabrication business which traded for 21 years has collapsed with the loss of 29 jobs. Read
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Speeding into the world of business with youth craze
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
A former midwife has sped into the world of business after spotting an opportunity in a youth craze while on holiday in America. Read
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Ward Hadaway toasts its Ultimate share success
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Law firm Ward Hadaway is toasting the success of its work on bar and club operator Ultimate Leisure's £25m share issue. Read
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Record order book for structural steel firm
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Structural steel firm Severfield-Rowen has said that robust markets and strong demand for major projects had helped push its order book to a record £207m. Read
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Firm may go public for funding
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
An online ethical trading company hoping to become the `ethical Amazon' may look to a public share sale to help fund future expansion plans. Read
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Bluesky thinking puts team ahead of the game
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Ateam of mobile phone software experts in Newcastle is about to see its first game launched on the Orange mobile phone network. Read
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Merger is a sign of good practice
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
Two veterinary practices are to merge, creating a £4m turnover organisation serving Northumberland pet-owners and farmers round the clock. Read
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Oil-finders may strike it lucky
Apr 04 2007 | Archive
A hi-tech company which helps to find oil is looking to open a US office as a crucial part of an ambitious plan to grow turnover to more than £10m. Read
