May
2008
Articles from 20th May 2008
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Microsoft in new attempt at Yahoo! link up
May 20 2008 | Business News
MICROSOFT has launched a fresh attempt to tie-up with internet giant Yahoo! but is stopping short of a renewed takeover bid. Read
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Couple aim to make hotel the new inn place
May 20 2008 | Business News
A COUPLE have swapped the Cairngorms for the coast after being appointed the new managers of a refurbished hotel in Northumberland. Read
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Profit growth of 85% in pipeline at Wellstream
May 20 2008 | Business News
OIL and gas pipeline company Wellstream is on target to deliver profit growth of 85% this year after recording a strong first-quarter performance. Read
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Spinout company aims to tap into water treatment
May 20 2008 | Business News
A SMALL university spinout company is hoping to build up a multi-million pound business by helping to improve water treatment services for thousands of organisations. Read
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Credit crisis claims 400 jobs at lender
May 20 2008 | Business News
MORE than 400 staff face the axe in Sunderland after a troubled US bank decided to shut its mortgage lending business. Read
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Employees miss out on health packages
May 20 2008 | Business News
AN nebusiness poll has revealed that most North East bosses are failing to provide healthcare benefits for staff - although they are by no means the worst in the country. Read
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Shipshape for the future
May 20 2008 | Business News
THE SUCCESS of the £35m Cutty Sark restoration project, which reaches a critical phase this year, will rest - quite literally - on the expertise of Tees Valley engineers. Read
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Premier way to go green
May 20 2008 | Business News
PREMIER Waste, the biggest player in North-east waste management and a leading innovator in the recycling of biodegradable material, is the latest company to back the Gazette’s Renew, Reuse, Recycle campaign. Read
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Group set to grow
May 20 2008 | Business News
A CONSTRUCTION consultancy that has specialised in services to some of the region’s most innovative and prestigious building projects is marking its 20th anniversary by expanding its unique model. Read
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Fine risk in energy failing
May 20 2008 | Business News
OWNERS of commercial and non-domestic buildings in the Tees Valley could face substantial fines if they fail to comply with energy slashing regulations on new buildings. Read
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British Airways shares tumble
May 20 2008 | Business News
SHARES in British Airways fell sharply yesterday as City gloom deepened over the airline’s trading outlook. Read
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Full steam ahead for aircraft carriers deal
May 20 2008 | Business News
DEFENCE ministers will sign off an order today for the largest aircraft carriers ever built at a UK shipyard. Read
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Buy-out saves 2,500 jobs at Ethel Austin
May 20 2008 | Business News
ABOUT 2,500 jobs have been saved at discount fashion group Ethel Austin as the group was yesterday bought out of administration by the former boss of clothing chain MK One. Read
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Play the fantasy stock market
May 20 2008 | Business News
PLACES are running out for this year’s Journal Stock Market Challenge as more business executives line up to play stockbroker for the evening. Read
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50 jobs in prospect as franchise looks to new territory
May 20 2008 | Business News
ABIN cleaning franchise is to be rolled out in the North East and promises to create about 50 jobs by next year. Read
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Centre for start-up firms is under way
May 20 2008 | Business News
WORK has started on a centre which will house around 20 start-up companies involved in business based on the latest scientific research. Read
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Nick takes plunge to become own boss
May 20 2008 | Business News
A BUSINESS is aiming to put a new shine on the North East’s kitchens and bathrooms. Read
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Further gloom for Teesside businesses
May 20 2008 | Business News
TEESSIDE’s financial experts have predicted further gloom for local businesses, as new research revealed a sharp rise in the number of companies in crisis. Read
