Dec
2007
Articles from 13th Dec 2007
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Note of caution from press group
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
NEWSPAPER group Johnston Press maintained its recent trading improvement, but urged a “degree of caution” about prospects for 2008. Read
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Watchdog set to demand cut in Sky’s ITV stake
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
THE Competition Commission is expected to send its final verdict on BSkyB’s controversial 17.9% stake in rival ITV to the Government by the end of the week. Read
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Rank fights back despite the pain
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
MECCA Bingo owner Rank deepened the pain for shareholders after announcing it would not pay a dividend for its 2007 performance. Read
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Trekforce finds new missions
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
AGAP-YEAR conservation holiday company has signed a new deal that will see it extend its operations in Central America and more than double its size. Read
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Top industry award for food producer
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
A PRODUCER of chilled food has secured national recognition for improving productivity and the skills of its workforce. Read
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Success on the cards for net entrepreneur
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
AN e-entrepreneur has launched her own range of Christmas cards after she was named as a finalist in an internet trading competition. Read
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North loses 500 jobs – 300 more could go
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
A BLACK day in the region’s manufacturing sector yesterday saw confirmation that over 500 jobs would be axed at two North-East plants, with the fate of a further 300 jobs due to be sealed tomorrow. Read
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Businesses vote for new CCTV program
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
BUSINESSES on two of Hartlepool's largest industrial estates have voted to pay extra on their rates towards the costs of running a new CCTV system. Read
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Buyouts make strong return
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
MANAGEMENT buyouts are fuelling a strong end to a busy year for acquisitions in the Tees Valley as business leaders rush to beat the capital gains tax deadline. Read
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Card and gift company offers personal touch
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
A LESS frantic festive season is on the cards for customers of a new web-based business. Read
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Jobs on way after buy-out is sealed
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
ONE of the region’s biggest packaging companies has been bought out by a Midlands giant in a multi-million pound deal – and is now looking to double its sales to £35m. Read
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HMV sales slow but losses are reduced
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
MUSIC retail chain and Waterstone’s owner HMV has signalled slowing sales despite narrowing first-half losses. Read
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Sun shines on profits at solar panel manufacturer
Dec 13 2007 | Business News
GLASS manufacturer Romag yesterday recorded a 44% climb in annual pre-tax profits and cited soaring sales of its solar panel product as the main driver behind another year of growth. Read
