Nov
2007
Articles from 15th Nov 2007
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Sainsbury grows its half-year profits by a fifth
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s yesterday said it had grown half-year profits by a fifth despite the “distraction” of its £10.6bn takeover saga. Read
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Jobless up but total in work rises to record
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
UNEMPLOYMENT has increased even though a record number of people are in work, according to new figures. Read
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Markets bounce back with a bang
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
LONDON markets bounded into positive territory from the start with the FSTE 100 Index soaring 69.7 points to close at 6432.1. Read
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Burberry’s 13% earnings hike
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
SOARING demand for luxury handbags has helped fashion house Burberry deliver a 13% hike in interim earnings. Burberry, famous for its distinctive black, camel and red check designs, said a growing market for accessories meant underlying operating profits rose to £95.1m. Accessories such as bags and shoes account for 31% of group sales. Read
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The man who helped town back on its feet
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
ONE of the leading lights in the regeneration of Derwentside over the last 25 years has stepped down as chief executive of the area’s development agency. Read
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Site is set for £250m plant
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
WORK is powering ahead at Teesside’s first £250m bioethanol plant with construction work at the site set to start before Christmas. Read
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Water boss heads forum
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
A PROMINENT figure in the North-east business community has been chosen to replace Alistair Arkley as the head of the Northern Business Forum. Read
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Eaga’s leader misses out on prestigious national award
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
ONE of the region’s top bosses has been pipped to the post for a prestigious national award. John Clough MBE, chief executive of Newcastle-based energy company Eaga, was beaten to the Orange Business Leader of the Year award earlier this week by Warren East, chief executive of silicon chip designer Warren East. Read
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Wellstream unveils a £40m Brazilian deal
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
OIL pipeline manufacturer Wellstream has unveiled a £40m contract with a key customer in South America. Read
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Inflation to rise and growth to be slower
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
MORTGAGE bills are set to fall next year as the economy faces a short-term squeeze from higher inflation and slowing growth, the Bank of England predicted yesterday. Read
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Water company boss takes chair at business forum
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
A PROMINENT figure in the North- East business community has been chosen to replace Alistair Arkley as the head of the Northern Business Forum. Read
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Pubs group sold off to brewer in £32.6m deal
Nov 15 2007 | Business News
THE chairman of North pubs group New Century Inns has vowed to maintain a significant operation in the region despite selling the firm for £32.6m. Read
