Jan
2008
Articles from 18th Jan 2008
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Brewing giant in talks
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
THE last wholly British-owned brewing giant today entered talks with its European suitors over a possible £7.8bn takeover. Read
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Switch is saving firm £10k
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
IT’S GOOD TO talk, but not when it’s costing your business £10,000 more a year than it needs to. Read
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Chief’s claim is slammed
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
THE Tees Valley hospitality industry has slammed the British Hospitality Association (BHA) chief who claimed that British workers were “unemployable.” Read
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Station to be out of action
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
NUCLEAR power firm British Energy has confirmed the Hartlepool station is likely to be out of action until the second half of 2008. Read
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Chance to pitch ideas
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
ARMCHAIR entrepreneurs have a unique opportunity to test-market their ideas in Middlesbrough’s premier shopping centre. Read
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UK to fair better despite volatility
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
A TEES Valley stockbroker said UK markets should not be as badly affected as the Dow Jones, despite market volatility which saw the FTSE 100 down 16 points within an hour of opening today. Read
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Acumen opens the way to expansion
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
SOCIAL entrepreneur Kate Welch, OBE, has unveiled ambitious plans to increase her workforce to over 100 and expand outside the North-East for the first time. Read
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Seminar helps North firms engineer growth
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
FUTURE opportunities for the 500-plus engineering businesses in the region will be outlined at a forthcoming seminar. Read
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Raised bid may see S&N sell-up
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
BREWER Scottish & Newcastle yesterday entered talks with its European suitors over a possible £7.8bn offer for the company. Read
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Brothers in pledge to grow cable company
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
THE new owners of one of the world’s oldest cable companies have mapped out their commitment to the North-East, saying they are in for the long-haul as they aim to turn the loss-making plant into profit. Read
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Long wait for power
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
HARTLEPOOL Power Station is likely to remain out of action until the second half of this year, it was revealed today. Read
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Builder raises hopes
Jan 18 2008 | Business News
SHARES in Barratt Developments rallied yesterday after the housebuilder showed signs of weathering the current storm in the property market. Read
