Aug
2008
Articles from 20th Aug 2008
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Massive bonuses for top four after A&L takeover
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
ALLIANCE & Leicester’s top directors will gain huge windfalls for simply staying in their jobs following the lender’s £1.3bn takeover by Spanish bank Santander. Read
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Inflation is still concern for investors
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
DESPITE hopes that slower economic growth would lead to reduced price pressures in the world’s major economies, inflation remains a significant concern for investors. Read
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Together we can make a big difference
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
AS I promised in my first article for The Journal, I am going to use this article to help communicate the progress that the Tyne & Wear Committee has made in setting up the four action groups and to inform the business community of the progress each of the groups are making. Read
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Search now on for the top executive
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
THE search is on to find the stars of the North East business world in our prestigious North-East Business Executive of the Year Awards 2008. Read
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Hotel plan for historic city department store
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
A NEW 120 bed hotel is being planned for the centre of Sunderland – directly above the historic Joplings department store. Read
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Helping to unravel the secrets of our universe
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
DEEP underground on Japan’s Honshu Island, hundreds of scientists from around the world are preparing for the start of one of the biggest experiments on the planet. Read
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Wellstream lands £600m Brazil deal
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
FAST-GROWING North East oilpipe company Wellstream has landed its biggest ever contract which will bring it £600m over the next four years. Read
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Store’s improvement plans on hold
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
PLANS for a new hotel and restaurant at one of Teesside’s flagship shopping stores have been put on hold after the construction firm earmarked for the scheme pulled out. Read
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Education’s the key for gamers
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
SLAPPING a £6,000 fine on a woman found to be illegally sharing games over the internet could alienate consumers and unleash a backlash on the industry. Read
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Still developing
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
TEESSIDE’S commercial property industry claims the abolition of rate relief on empty buildings has not put the brakes on development, despite reports elsewhere of half-finished schemes and buildings being demolished to cut costs. Read
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Bosses find new ways to beat energy crisis
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
BOSSES under the kosh from soaring utility bills are thinking outside of the box in a bid to beat the energy crisis. Read
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Impressive line-up of speakers for seminar
Aug 20 2008 | Business News
AMONG the speakers and consultants lined up to address North East businesses at this year’s service excellence seminar is Tim Robson, Marks & Spencer’s service design manager. Read
