Nov
2007
Articles from 28th Nov 2007
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Flotation raises less than expected
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
A TYNESIDE drugs development company has raised less than half its original target as it floats on the stock market today. Newcastle University spin-out eTherapeutics has raised £1.33m to fund its research and development work. Read
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Biodiesel to fuel North jobs
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
A NEW biodiesel production plant could be built in North Tyneside if a multi-million pound scheme from a Yorkshire developer goes ahead. A company called Goes on Green has been formed by entrepreneur Tariq Malik and his business partner Giuseppe Simeone. Read
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Next generation
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
SUCCESSFUL graduates of a fast-track business training scheme have set up more than 70 new ventures. Read
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Jitters give FTSE rollercoaster ride
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
NERVOUSNESS over the impact of the credit crunch ensured that the FTSE 100 Index experienced another day of volatility. Read
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Japanese mission in visit to jobs agency
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
AN agency launched to help social enterprises in Sunderland has been asked to help boost job opportunities in hard-pressed areas in Japan. Read
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Bank tops index as profits surge
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
BANKING group Barclays has said it has seen no signs of rising debt levels, despite consumers coming under pressure from interest rate hikes. Read
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Louise determined to make it on her own
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
THE daughter of the founder of one of the region’s biggest bakery firms has launched an on-line designer gift store to prove she can run her own business. Read
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Petwear business expands
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
AN ANIMAL mad couple have expanded their petwear business by launching their own line of products and are now looking to set up their first store. Read
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Now’s the time to join graduate Kim
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
TEESSIDE graduate Kim Senior is building a bright future in retail with Marks and Spencer. Read
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Nuclear studies are under way
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
THE prospect of a new nuclear power station for Hartlepool moved a step closer yesterday, as British Energy revealed it had commissioned a range of studies at the site. Read
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Homes firm’s twin pledge opens doors to learning
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
STOCKTON’S Tristar Homes has made a double learning pledge. It has signed a learning agreement with its in-house unions, and at the same time signed the Government’s Skills Pledge. Read
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Water firm’s green project on target
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
NORTHUMBRIAN Water today said work was forging ahead on a multi-million pound investment project on Teesside as it reported a “strong” set of half year financial results. Read
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Pipeline contract finished on time
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
HARTLEPOOL’S Corus Tubes is celebrating after completing a major North Sea pipeline project within a tight timescale. Read
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Celebrating region’s innovators
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
CITROX is a business which has created a product with excellent green credentials – a harmless steriliser made from citrus fruit. Read
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Still time left to enter awards
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
WITH just 10 days to go, companies are being urged to submit entries for the region’s most prestigious business awards. Read
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Training is a key investment in the workforce
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
PARKDEAN Holidays has grown from one holiday park in 1999 to 20 spread across the UK and so has had a lot of staff training to carry out. Read
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Championing a technological future
Nov 28 2007 | Business News
THE North-East Business Awards 2006 Technology champion i4u is a software company that has created a successful business helping medical professionals make vital decisions about patients – quickly. Read
