Feb
2008
Articles from 27th Feb 2008
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Investors are invited to join fuel revolution
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
A FRESH drive to build another huge biofuel plant on Teesside has been launched, with its backers confident of securing £135m of private finance for a project which will help meet new green Government fuel targets. Read
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Standard Chartered helps FTSE
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
FOLLOWING a positive start to the week, the FTSE 100 Index traded higher for the second consecutive day, breaking through the 6000 mark, to close on 6087 points. Read
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Big saving on healthcare costs gives firm a tonic
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
A LEADING electronic engineering company in the region has manufactured a massive saving on its healthcare costs thanks to North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC). Read
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Deal yourselves in
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
DEALS are a key signpost to inform us of the economic health of our region and the quality of the work involved is a showcase for the talent of the professions – and our entrepreneurs. Read
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Workshops backed
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
FORMER TV dragon Rachel Elnaugh is backing a series of free workshops to encourage more people to start their own enterprises. Read
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Persimmon hopeful of boost from rate cuts
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Persimmon has signalled that recent interest rate cuts have helped improve consumer confidence as the firm remained cautiously optimistic for 2008. Read
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Why more companies are starting to grow their own
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
Plans to double the number of apprentices will transform the nation’s skills’ shortage, discovers Karen Dent. Read
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Miller homes focusing on Teesside
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
RISING land values on Tyneside are spurring housing development in more affordable areas of Tees Valley, a leading developer said. Read
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£2.5m office plans to be unveiled
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
MULTI-MILLION pound office development plans are set to be unveiled in Stockton tomorrow. Read
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Firm’s site safety plan
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
A BILLINGHAM firm has revealed plans to launch two unique safety products for the construction industry as it bids to increase turnover to £4.5m within two years, creating 30 jobs. Read
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Newcastle shows its strength in adversity
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
NEWCASTLE Building Society announced a 52% surge in annual profits yesterday despite tough trading conditions and said it is recruiting former Northern Rock staff who have jumped ship. Read
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Volunteering can boost youngsters’ employment chances
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
A MIDDLESBROUGH woman is using her experience of the Government’s New Deal programme to help young Teessiders gain work experience whilst caring for the environment. Read
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300 new jobs on way as Benfield steps up a gear
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
CAR dealer Benfield Motors has revealed plans to create up to 300 jobs across the North this year despite ongoing tough market conditions in the motor trade. Read
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Rising wages add pressure
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
Hartlepool-based Stadium Group said its China operation was coming under increasing pressure from rising wages, but was confident that would not erode competitiveness, as it announced strong annual results today. Read
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Helping hands in Jane’s new start
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
A SINGLE mum from Middlesbrough has had a career makeover thanks to help from the Evening Gazette and Jobcentre Plus. Read
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This isn’t a very public humiliation
Feb 27 2008 | Business News
Days after Northern Rock was returned to public ownership, Journal business writer Karen Dent asks why has nationalisation got an image problem? Read
