Dec
2007
Articles from 6th Dec 2007
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Chris aims to get region logged on to the internet
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
BT’s new North-East regional director is on a mission to make the region one of the most internet savvy in the UK. Read
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People on the agenda at two North conferences
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
WORFORCE development and employment relations are the subject of two conferences in the New Year. Read
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We are to blame, says Swans boss
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
THE boss of Swan Hunter today held up his hands, saying he took full responsibility for its last ship contract which came in £130m over budget. Read
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Rescue package approved
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
THE European Commission has approved the Government’s emergency rescue package for Newcastle-based Northern Rock. Read
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Talks end over working rights
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
TALKS over a planned European directive aimed at giving new employment rights to temporary and agency workers has ended without agreement. Read
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Time is running out to enter top awards
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
THE clock is ticking for Tees Valley firms who want to enter this year’s North East Business Awards. Read
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Reservations fall for Bellway
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway today said reservations were 7% lower than a year ago after the credit crunch caused nervous consumers to put off house purchases. Read
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Civil servants hit the picket lines
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
WORKERS from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) took to picket lines across Teesside today, marking the start of a two-day national strike which threatens to disrupt job centres, child support and pensions services. Read
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250 jobs created as gas giant moves in
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
BOSSES at oil and gas giant Fabricom will sign a lease agreement today which will bring 250 engineering jobs to the region. The Belgian firm yesterday announced plans to create hundreds of jobs by setting up a base in North Tyneside. Read
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Laboratory jobs growth culture
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
PHARMACEUTICALS business the Specials Laboratory is hunting for new staff to boost its team by more than 15%, as its rapid growth continues. Read
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Climate change focus brings opportunity
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
THE profile afforded to this week’s United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali is yet another sign that the issue is firmly fixed on the agenda, with everybody from the Prince of Wales downwards now paying close attention to the debate. Read
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Moss Bros will have to cut its cloth on profits
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
MENSWEAR retailer Moss Bros became the latest retailer to warn over profits after seeing weakened consumer spending on the high street. Read
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Stagecoach splashing out £71m on new fleet
Dec 06 2007 | Business News
TRANSPORT group Stagecoach said it planned to spend £71m on new vehicles as it looks to attract more passengers to its bus division. Read
