Apr
2008
Articles from 12th Apr 2008
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Cocooned in quiet,stress-free luxury
Apr 12 2008 | Business News
A weekend in the Northumbrian countryside is only a short drive away, but can feel as far from the stress of the working week as a much longer trip. Graeme King spent two days based at an impressive bed and breakfast in Rothbury. Read
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Vertu shares price soars on news of buy back plan
Apr 12 2008 | Business News
SHARES in North East car dealer Vertu Motors soared yesterday after its directors announced plans to buy back 10% of the company. Read
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Barratt is ‘looking to sell’ commercial property wing
Apr 12 2008 | Business News
BARRATT Developments is reportedly considering the sale of its commercial property wing in an effort to reduce its £1.7bn burden of debt. Read
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Lenders issue strong warning over funds
Apr 12 2008 | Business News
MORTGAGE lending could fall by half this year without extra funding from the Bank of England, the Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) warned yesterday. Read
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Barratt shares hit by rumours
Apr 12 2008 | Business News
AFTER starting the session in positive territory, the UK stock market retreated into the red and closed down 69.6 points at 5895.5. Read
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Doing better than ‘eggspected’
Apr 12 2008 | Business News
DAIRY Milk maker Cadbury Schweppes said its share of the chocolate market suffered over Easter after it held back on price cuts. Read
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TV sales boosted by poor weather
Apr 12 2008 | Business News
JOHN Lewis said sales of televisions and computers rose sharply last week after the poor weather boost- ed interest in indoor products. Read
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Biometrics UK has finger on security pulse
Apr 12 2008 | Business News
A BUSINESS is creating 15 jobs with the launch of its latest fingerprint reading equipment. Read
