Jan
2008
Articles from 12th Jan 2008
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Coup welcomed by its victim
Jan 12 2008 | Business News
MANAGERS at a well known Tyneside biscuit company will be sacked after its takeover by a larger rival. Burton’s Foods said it would remove the chairman and the chief executive of Northumbrian Fine Foods, of Gateshead, and review its management structure after buying the 72-year-old firm. Read
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Fears for North Rolls-Royce jobs
Jan 12 2008 | Business News
MORE than 400 Rolls-Royce workers in Sunderland are worried for their jobs after the aero engine giant revealed plans to axe up to 2,300 jobs. Read
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Global group finds rich talent in North
Jan 12 2008 | Business News
GLOBAL IT group Hewlett Packard is playing a part in retaining technology talent in the North-East by forging links with universities. Read
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Manufacturing fall prompts recession warning
Jan 12 2008 | Business News
THERE were fresh warnings of a recession in the manufacturing sector yesterday after figures showed a fall in production during November. Read
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Falling house sales signal a slowing market
Jan 12 2008 | Business News
HOMEBUILDER Bovis Homes has said it sold 6% fewer homes last year in a further sign that the housing market is slowing. Read
