Feb
2008
Articles from 18th Feb 2008
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Nationalised - now the recovery starts
Feb 18 2008 | Business News
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling last night insisted Northern Rock has a future as a bank and could emerge stronger from temporary nationalisation. Read
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Young enterprise awards backed by big businesses
Feb 18 2008 | Business News
THE spirit of enterprise is growing in the North East and to celebrate that burgeoning success The Journal and our sister paper The Middlesbrough Evening Gazette are supporting the annual Young Enterprise Awards for 2008. Read
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55 new jobs created by move into US market
Feb 18 2008 | Business News
A PHARMACEUTICALS firm has announced plans to create over 50 new jobs in the region in the next two years by breaking the lucrative American market. Read
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S&N expected to go out on high with profits rise
Feb 18 2008 | Business News
A BUSY week for corporate results will see investor confidence put to the test by heavyweight firms BAE Systems and Cadbury Schweppes. Read
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Expansion plan by loyal Consett firm
Feb 18 2008 | Business News
ONE of the first businesses attracted to Consett after the closure of its steelworks in 1982 is expanding. Read
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House prices on the up
Feb 18 2008 | Business News
HOUSE prices surged ahead by 3.2% during the past month as the market enjoyed an exaggerated seasonal bounce, figures showed today. Read
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Rock’s shares are suspended
Feb 18 2008 | Business News
SHARES in stricken North East bank Northern Rock were suspended today after the Government moved to nationalise the lender. Read
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Leaders call to cut red tape
Feb 18 2008 | Business News
BUSINESS leaders are calling on the Government to cut red tape after it emerged new regulation had cost North-east firms £1.7bn in the past 10 years. Read
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Fund boss shows faith in Ashley
Feb 18 2008 | Business News
NEWCASTLE United owner Mike Ashley has seen a leading fund manager build up a 3% stake in his troubled retail empire, sparking speculation that the embattled tycoon is finally winning over City institutions after much criticism. Read
