Feb 04 2009 | Comment
THE big chill has descended, in more ways than one. The hit to economic growth towards the end of last year was bigger than we had pencilled in, with no part of the globe remaining unscathed. Read
Feb 04 2009 | Comment
WITH the exchange rate encouraging more companies to trade abroad, I would urge them to look to China, which remains the fastest growing market in the world and holds a wealth of opportunities for North East businesses. Read
Feb 04 2009 | Comment
THIS column is the unexpected result of news management. It is also like one of those scenes from the TV news of children playing in the snow, though obviously a lot less fun. Read