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Business News for 4 February 2008

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Big drop in value of fraud in the region

Feb 4 2008

THE amount of fraud committed in the North-East has fallen dramatically at a time when the national figure is the highest since 1995....

Orders drop but confidence high

Feb 4 2008

THE North-East had the UK’s second worst regional performance on manufacturing orders during the last three months amid concerns that the credit crunch and higher oil and commodity prices are affecting the sector....

Game developer hits the bullseye

Feb 4 2008

SALES are set to rise by a third at a Newcastle game developer thanks to the success of a Nintendo Wii game based on the Professional Darts Championship....

Raw reason why mine companies are striking it rich

Feb 4 2008

AS a region, the North-East has a deep connection with the mining industry and many local investors may have profited from the rise in the share prices of mining companies over the last five years....

Disabled business centre jobs aim

Feb 4 2008

MULTI-MILLION pound plans have been revealed for an eco-friendly facility for disabled entrepreneurs on Teesside, which could create up to 250 jobs....

A rising star in sales – at 56

Feb 4 2008

A SALES guru has won a prestigious global sales training award after being tempted out of a quiet retirement fishing and painting....

D-Day for Rock rescuers

Feb 4 2008

THE Government’s deadline for rescue bids for Newcastle-based mortgage lender Northern Rock expires today with a trio of possible deals on the table....

Union slams postal plans

Feb 4 2008

UNION bosses in the region have accused Royal Mail of a “lack of consideration” following proposed post office closures in the region....

Fuelling our future

Feb 4 2008

THE Centre for Process Innovation has revealed plans to create a world-class fuel cell technology hub in the Tees Valley....

Transport group on lookout for buyouts

Feb 4 2008

A NATIONAL haulage firm is aiming to buy at least three more North-East independent operators after making its first foray into the region late last year....