Jan
2008
Articles from 29th Jan 2008
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It’s ‘game on’ as Tees firm lands biggest deal
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
A FAST-GROWING computer games software company in Middlesbrough has struck a six-figure deal with one of the largest games developers in Europe. Read
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McDonalds ‘A-levels’welcomed
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
TEES Valley business chiefs have welcomed a groundbreaking initiative to increase skills in the workplace. Read
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Opening doors to the world
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
AN international animation festival on Teesside, which has become a meeting place for some of the best known names in the industry, is helping to develop local businesses. Read
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Remploy strike vote
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
UP to 70 disabled workers in Hartlepool are set to strike in a last-ditch effort to prevent their factory closing, it was revealed today. Read
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Perks being put before pensions
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
TEES Valley employers are shunning pension provision for staff in favour of other incentives, such as healthcare schemes and gym memberships. Read
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An industry that touches all our lives
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
EVERY aspect of our daily lives are affected by the process industry. SARAH JUDD investigates why the future is looking bright for what is often perceived as a sunset industry. Read
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Brown aims to double apprentice numbers
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
THE Government yesterday announced plans to double the number of young apprentices training in the region to 10,000 over the next five years. Read
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China Goldmines adds glitz to prospects
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
IN the regional portfolio, AIM listed China Goldmines announced that it has begun production at the Guanzhuang Gold project in the Hunan Province of China. Read
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Hopes of new US rates cut limit losses on the Footsie
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
HOPES of further US interest rate cuts this week helped London’s FTSE 100 Index cut its losses yesterday in another turbulent session for investors. Read
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Work starts on £5m holiday park scheme
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
WORK has started on the first phase of a £5m holiday park expansion, which is expected to create more than 40 jobs on the North-East coast. Read
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Shower firm taps into new markets
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
A CONCERTED export drive has seen a high-end shower manufacturer boost exports by 160% in a year while at the same time garnering a 25% growth in orders from the housebuilding industry. Read
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Energy company gets contractors to improve fuel efficiency
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
FOUR companies have successfully bid to becomes contractors in a new £30m Government drive to improve energy efficiency. Read
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Co-op banking on renewables
Jan 29 2008 | Business News
A MASSIVE green investment portfolio launched by the Co-operative Bank could see more finance available for Teesside’s renewables sector. Read
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Sceptics silenced after £100m deal
Jan 29 2008 | Evening Gazette Business News
SONHOE development company’s decision last year to bring a £2bn crude oil refinery to Wilton was described at the time as the most significant inward investment since ICI moved in - but such an ambitious proposal wasn’t without its naysayers. Read
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Business chiefs welcome qualification initiative
Jan 29 2008 | Evening Gazette Business News
TEES Valley business chiefs have welcomed a groundbreaking initiative to increase skills in the workplace. Read
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Six-figure deal for Boro games developer
Jan 29 2008 | Evening Gazette Business News
A fast-growing computer games software company in Middlesbrough has struck a six-figure deal with one of the largest games developers in Europe. Read
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Businesses ponder over pensions
Jan 29 2008 | Evening Gazette Business News
TEES VALLEY businesses are split over whether to maintain or increase pension contributions this year as new legislation kicks in. Read
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Animation festival helps local businesses to grow
Jan 29 2008 | Evening Gazette Business News
AN annual international Teesside animation festival, which has grown to become a meeting place for some of the best known names in the industry, is helping grow local businesses. Read
