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Caution over future of nuclear energy Nov 23 2009

GOVERNMENTS around the world see nuclear energy generated from uranium, as one of the only viable options to combat climate change and global warming, as well as meet the demands from a growing global population.Read

You may need to cover your key employees Nov 21 2009

Alok Dhanda, pictured, explains the importance of taking out key person assurance to protect your business should you lose a key member of staffRead

Tax planning to the fore as changes approach Nov 21 2009

CHANGES to the taxation of high net worth business owners have brought income tax planning firmly back to the top of the agenda.Read

Bonds 'less attractive' when rates rise Nov 18 2009

CORPORATE bonds have enjoyed a strong rally since markets found their feet in early March. However, just like ordinary Government bonds, fixed-rate corporate bonds should look less attractive when interest rates eventually rise.Read

Future of public sector being debated Nov 18 2009

THE future of the public sector has been much debated in recent months as the spectre of swingeing cuts looms large.Read

Praise for stars giving inspiration Nov 18 2009

TONY Trapp, John Clough, Gordon Banham, Sir Mike Darrington, Paul Walker, John Cuthbert ... the names roll off the tongue for they are a Who's Who of our region's shining entrepreneurial stars.Read

Now isn't the time to cut the public sector Nov 16 2009

IT seems that wherever I go at the minute there are discussions about the pressure on public services and how important and 'inevitable' it will be for the public sector to be cut to help manage the current budget deficit.Read

What were lessons of falling wall? Nov 12 2009

WHAT were you doing when the Berlin Wall came down? It does not seem that long ago, so it’s a bit of shock to realise we have just hit the 20th anniversary.Read

We offer advice and support for exporters Nov 12 2009

DESPITE the economic downturn overseas markets still offer plenty of promise for North East firms. And with the economy now showing early signs of recovery, UK Trade & Investment continues to work hard to deliver its prOMISe that if you have a product or service which is right for an overseas market we will help get you there.Read

Equity slump or just a pause? Nov 11 2009

THE equity market rally ran out of steam in October, with the MSCI World index posting its first negative monthly return since February. To see markets hit by profit taking following the long and strong rally from March's lows perhaps comes as little surprise to many investors.Read

Martyn Pellew Nov 11 2009

SUCCESS usually comes to those too busy to be looking for it - said US 19th Century author Henry David Thoreau.Read

Picking up Ashley's poisoned chalice Nov 11 2009

GOOD luck to Ampersand, the Merseyside-based PR and marketing company that has landed the job of selling Newcastle United sponsorship to a global audience. They'll need it.Read

Businesses must back universities Nov 10 2009

ABOUT six weeks ago, I wrote an article for The Journal which focused on the CBI’s higher education task force report, Stronger Together, in which I commented that it is up to government to provide the incentives, framework and funding necessary for sustainable success in higher education.Read

Why there's quite some way to travel Nov 09 2009

A VERY small number of people in the region enjoy the luxury of being able to determine the time at which they start and finish their working day. This is largely confined to senior management or directors, or those who benefit from working for an employer who has fully embraced smarter working principles and practices.Read

Share Watch with Fergus Westwood Nov 09 2009

AFTER several weeks of speculation, investors finally got to see the next stage of the Government's plans to rehabilitate the banking sector whilst also introducing a greater level of competition to ensure consumers receive a fair deal. Read

It’s a good time to think about investment plans Nov 07 2009

Alok Dhanda of Dhanda Financial explains the benefits of the Government’s National Savings accounts and talks about alternative investment optionsRead

Executive has a duty to deliver Nov 06 2009

THE sacking or ‘invitation to resign’ of the so called drugs csar raises a number of issues which are relevant to the business community.Read

Will we soon see an age of austerity? Nov 05 2009

I AM sorry, but I have to remind you – if the shops haven’t already – that Christmas is coming. Have you been trying to hunt out presents early and beat the crowds? No, me neither. Read

Whitbread looks to have great value Nov 04 2009

OVER the past year the leisure sector has taken a battering. It should come as no surprise that consumers have curbed their discretionary spending – but is it all doom and gloom and 2-for-1 offers for the leisure sector for the foreseeable future?Read

Conference centre’s ambitious but crucial Nov 04 2009

THE plans for an £80m conference centre on the banks of the Tyne seem ambitious in the current economic climate, with the threat of public funding cutbacks looming large.Read

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