Jan
2008
Articles from 11th Jan 2008
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Team introduces young boxers to upper cut
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
AN award-winning training company is punching above its weight when it comes to attracting unlikely candidates into hairdressing. Read
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Tees builders stay hopeful
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
AS THE UK’s biggest housebuilder announced a 14% fall in forward sales for 2008, Tees Valley developers and regeneration chiefs were confident that the credit crisis would not delay projects in the area. Read
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Ex-ICI chief is mourned
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
TRIBUTES have been paid to “adopted Teessider”, former ICI chief Sir John Harvey-Jones, who has died after a long illness. Read
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Stock Watch
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
THE FTSE 100 yesterday dipped to close 50 points down at 6222.7. Many had been waiting with bated breath for the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s interest rate announcement, most hoping for a cut to stimulate the sluggish economy. Read
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William Hill left counting the cost
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
BOOKMAKER William Hill took a £26m profits hit after it ditched a major upgrade of its internet betting operation. Read
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Interest rates bound to drop soon, say analysts
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
THE Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates on hold has provoked a mixed reaction, but business organisations are united in expecting a cut in the cost of borrowing next month. Read
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Shares in ScS continue slide
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
SHARES in sofa retailer ScS Upholstery plunged by 20% yesterday – the latest blow for the firm which has seen its stock value fall by around 90% in the last 12 months. Read
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S&N turn down bid for takeover
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
SCOTTISH & Newcastle has continued to frustrate Carlsberg and Heineken after the UK firm rejected another takeover approach from the brewing giants. Read
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Entrepreneur toasts pub chain turnaround
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
SERIAL pub company entrepreneur John Sands is toasting a healthy profit after sparking a remarkable turnaround at a 90-outlet chain he bought and sold with two business partners – in just six months. Read
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Interest decision switches market mood
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
THE FTSE 100 index gave up its early gains to decline a further 50 points, closing at 6222.7. Read
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We’re set for N-plant go-ahead
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
THE WORKFORCE ON Teesside is well equipped to meet the challenge of a new nuclear future, following announcement yesterday that the government will back a building programme. Read
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Record high for pipeline maker Wellstream
Jan 11 2008 | Business News
OIL and gas pipeline maker Wellstream saw its shares rise to a record high yesterday after another positive update on the company’s trading. Read
