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Business News for 3 October 2007

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We're on the up, firms tell survey

Oct 3 2007

MORE than a third of firms in the region expect a major climb in turnover this year despite interest rate rises, The Journal’s business barometer has found....

Makeover boosts Bhs

Oct 3 2007

BHS is beginning to reap the benefits from a revamp of the chain’s stores, billionaire retailer Sir Philip Green said today....

Stock markets around world hit the high notes

Oct 3 2007

STOCK markets around the world hit new highs yesterday after Asian shares surged on the back of a new record close on Wall Street....

BSkyB may have to sell off its ITV stake

Oct 3 2007

BSkyB’s ownership of a 17.9% stake in broadcaster ITV restricts competition and “operates against the public interest”, according to the Competition Commission....

Ambitious BID to put £15m into city centre

Oct 3 2007

BUSINESSES are being asked to sign up for a new scheme which could see £15m spent on improving Newcastle city centre....

Every little helps with bumper Tesco profits

Oct 3 2007

SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has weighed in with another bumper profits haul, even though downpours cooled its sales growth over the summer....

Minister to give keynote speech at Fastest 50

Oct 3 2007

THE man who champions the North-East in Government will be the guest of honour at the Ward Hadaway Fastest 50 awards ceremony next week. Minister for the North-East Nick Brown MP will give the keynote speech at the event at the Baltic Centre....

Winners urged to champion equality

Oct 3 2007

EXCEPTIONAL efforts to stamp out discrimination and promote fairness at work have been highlighted at the annual North-East Equality Awards....

Education to take away as story sacks make books fun

Oct 3 2007

A DAUGHTER’S plea for homework help has led a mother to set up a new business providing educational materials to parents....

New £3.5m scheme for Bowesfield

Oct 3 2007

A TEESSIDE business park is pushing ahead with development, announcing a £3.5m contract to construct three new office buildings....

Poker-faced pros take a gamble on pensions

Oct 3 2007

POKER-faced professionals will be throwing their normal caution to the wind this week as they prepare to do battle in the Ward Hadaway Pensions Professionals Charity Poker Tournament....