Sep
2007
Articles from 19th Sep 2007
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Home entertainment cheer for Woolworths
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
HIGH street chain Woolworths today said it had been encouraged by an improved performance at its retail division. Read
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It’s nuts to miss out on Brazil
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
WHEN most growing firms target a rapidly emerging market with huge opportunity for growth and a relatively low cost of doing business, India and China are no doubt top of the list. Read
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On the job experience for student
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
BUSINESS and financial management student Sarah McCarthy has just completed a work placement at Newcastle-based healthcare specialist Cels and she believes other students in the region should follow her lead. Read
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Economy still doing well, says CBI
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
RECENT turbulence in the credit markets is likely to have a limited impact on the UK economy. Read
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Japanese learning visit
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
A DELEGATION from Japan has visited Teesside to learn how to encourage people to become more business-orientated. Read
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Rise in cost of living slows down – for now
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
THE UK’s cost of living rose by its lowest rate in more than a year last month as cheaper clothing and energy tariffs caused an unexpected drop in inflation, according to new figures. Read
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Economy ‘will ride out storm’
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
THE CBI has cut its forecast for UK economic growth following the recent turmoil in credit markets. Read
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Alex’s bold effort peaks at £1,500
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
AN intrepid sales manager from Durham has overcome stifling heat to conquer the three highest mountain peaks in Spain, raising over £1,500 for humanitarian aid agency, CARE International. Read
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Potter publisher sales boost
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
HARRY Potter publisher Bloomsbury has said it is “back on track“ after it enjoyed a strong run of best-selling hits. Read
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Debenhams sales drop off
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
DEPARTMENT store Debenhams has failed to show a sales recovery as it warned yesterday the near-term retail environment could become more challenging. Read
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D-day for fastest growers
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
THE excitement is mounting as the announcement of the Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 for 2007 draws ever closer. Read
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Care home expansion
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
THE country’s biggest care home operator has continued its rapid expansion by adding almost 2,100 beds to its portfolio. Read
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Red tape ‘stops firms bridging skills gap’
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
GOVERNMENT red tape is preventing employers from providing staff with skills-based qualifications, according to the CBI. Read
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Rock recovers as US cuts interest rates
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
THERE were hopes that the global credit crunch which sparked the bank run on the Northern Rock would begin to ease today after a bigger-than-expected cut in interest rates in the US. Read
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Restaurant group has a hunger to expand
Sep 19 2007 | Business News
RESTAURANT operator Shire Group has revealed plans to quadruple in size after taking over a chain of London bar and grills. Read
