Oct
2007
Articles from 17th Oct 2007
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North entrepreneurs to bridge Gulf
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
As oil-rich Arab nations invest their wealth in developing new sectors such as tourism, retail and construction, a multitude of opportunities are opening up for British companies. Andrew Mernin talks to three North-East businesses hoping to unearth untold riches in the desert by embarking on a trade trip to the Gulf. Read
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Print crown double for Tees firm
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
A TEESSIDE print design company is celebrating after being crowned champion of the world - for the second year running. Read
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Crisis was not our fault: Rock bosses
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
NORTHERN Rock’s embattled bosses have denied there was anything more they could have done to prevent the crisis that led to the first bank run in nearly 150 years. Read
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£2m expansion brings boost with 70 new jobs
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
ABRAKE pad manufacturer has announced plans to create almost 70 jobs after securing funding towards its £2m expansion plan. Read
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Workers lobby MPs over jobs
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
HUNDREDS of workers from across the UK lobbied MPs in Westminster yesterday as part of a trade union campaign to boost manufacturing and stop jobs being moved overseas. Read
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£2m next step to aid Springboard fliers
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
WORK on a £2m development to house businesses that have outgrown the innovative Springboard Business Centre in Stokesley has begun. Read
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Bellway confident as results hit a record
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway has posted record results and remains confident despite concerns about the fragility of the economy amid the present credit crunch. Read
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Second rebuff for Carillion
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
CONSTRUCTION and support services company Alfred McAlpine has snubbed a £584m takeover approach from rival Carillion. Read
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Oil, wheat and milk take toll
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
BUSINESSES and householders have received mixed news on the cost of living after record oil prices took the shine off lower-than-expected inflation figures in September. Read
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Buying British gives students idea for business
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
LIVING abroad gave three Northumbria University students a business idea which they hope could win them an international competition. Read
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Takeover to bring new jobs
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
A COMPANY that makes and repairs specialist pumps and seals for the chemical industry is set to double in size after being bought by an American firm. Read
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Driving ambition raises cash from banger rallies
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
TWO teams of North-East property executives have been swapping their polished company cars for £100 bangers to compete in two of Europe’s most gruelling rallies for charity. Read
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Total training is on offer from Avanta
Oct 17 2007 | Business News
SKILLS and training company Avanta has opened a new site in the Tees Valley. The firm, which provides private sector employment-focused skills training, has opened the base in Redcar. Read
