Dec
2007
Articles from 17th Dec 2007
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New venture aimed at growing IT sector
Dec 17 2007 | Business News
TWO of the leading lights of the North-East business world have joined forces to establish new software company. Maggie Pavlou and Paul Callaghan have launched Leisure, Travel and Tourism (LLT). Read
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Document firm plans to expand
Dec 17 2007 | Business News
A DOCUMENT management company has invested in state-of-the-art technology as it looks to increase its workforce by a quarter. Read
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Delayed tax review anger
Dec 17 2007 | Business News
BUSINESS leaders on Teesside have roundly condemned the Chancellor’s decision to postpone a final announcement on controversial capital gains tax reforms until the New Year. Read
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Rokeby announces new £50m development
Dec 17 2007 | Business News
DEVELOPERS of the prestigious Surtees Business Park at Stockton, which has attracted top names including Aker Kvaerner and award-winning Brulines, has announced a twin, £50m development just a mile along the road. Read
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S&N move to force its suitors’ hands
Dec 17 2007 | Business News
SCOTTISH & Newcastle is said to be planning to ask takeover watchdogs to give suitors Carlsberg and Heineken a “put up or shut up” ultimatum this week. Read
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Bus and rail group is on the right lines for long-term growth
Dec 17 2007 | Business News
FIRST Group: Bus and rail travel is impacted by economic cycles, but we feel it is at the lower end of cyclicality within the sector. FirstGroup’s rail franchises are not up for review for at least four years which provides stability. Read
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Looking for clues to next interest rate cut
Dec 17 2007 | Business News
ECONOMIC news will take centre stage this week as analysts look to a number of official releases for clues about the timing of future interest rate cuts. Read
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Ashley faces sharp profits plunge of 40%
Dec 17 2007 | Business News
MIKE Ashley’s Sports Direct empire looks set to unveil a sharp fall in profits on Wednesday at the close of a turbulent year for the business. Read
