Feb
2008
Articles from 26th Feb 2008
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Distribution deal brings 50 new jobs
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
ONE of the North East’s leading providers of contact centre and distribution services has created 50 jobs following a deal with one of Europe’s largest suppliers of recycling containers. Read
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Google top in brand search
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
INTERNET giant Google has been rated the number one business brand in the UK. Read
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French flex their muscle by buying power station
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
THE purchase of a Teesside power station by two French companies maintains the grip of foreign-owned firms on UK electricity generation. Read
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New premises for Teesside Mercedes Benz specialist
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
A TEESSIDE Mercedes Benz specialist has expanded its operation with a £400,000 move to new premises. Read
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Sales slowdown at Persimmon
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
YORKSHIRE-based Persimmon Homes, owner of Charles Church builders, which are involved in four developments on Teesside, said sales had slowed over the past two months. Read
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Strong results for consultants
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
Regional managing director Mr Wood said results across the group were “better than anticipated” and that WYG’s offices in Stockton and Newcastle had contributed around 5% of total revenues. Read
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Supporting the coffee farmers
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
MIDDLESBROUGH mother and son Baristas Necita and Chris Pounder marked the start of Fairtrade fortnight by helping boost donations to the charity Coffee Kids. Read
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Thumbs down over bank
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
TEES businessmen have given the Government a huge thumbs-down over its treatment of Northern Rock, with 71.4% believing it was a mistake to nationalise the stricken bank. Read
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Filling the skills gap
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
CREATIVE firms on Teesside, which are in line to benefit from £7.5bn that the government announced for the sector yesterday, are being asked what skills they need to help them grow. Read
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Scheme’s success or failure in your hands
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
“THIS is not the schools’ or colleges’ diploma, it’s the employers’ diploma and its success or failure depends on them.” Read
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Enova deal boost for Tanfield
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
A POSITIVE day for the FTSE saw property and banking stocks leading the way with the Alliance and Leicester 8.82% higher and Royal Bank of Scotland up 5.03%. Read
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Women triggered into being their own boss
Feb 26 2008 | Business News
DIVORCE, bereavement or missing out on a promotion are pushing middle-aged women from work and into starting their own companies, says new research. Read
