Nov
2008
Articles from 21st Nov 2008
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National stage for Teesside biofuels
Nov 21 2008 | Business News
THE TEESSIDE biofuels industry ramped pressure on the Government yesterday to stick to previously agreed targets on green transport as it launched a regional strategy that will put it in the driving seat for the UK's low-carbon revolution. Read
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Cash help for eye treatment venture
Nov 21 2008 | Business News
NEW technology being developed to deliver sight-saving treatment to the inside of the eye has won almost £160,000 in grants to develop the idea commercially in Northumberland. Read
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Questions on Rolls-Royce jobs cutback
Nov 21 2008 | Business News
BOSSES at Rolls-Royce yesterday unveiled plans to cut 2,000 jobs, but said it was too early to say whether the 400 staff at its aeroplane parts plant in Sunderland would be affected. Read
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Dip in Northumbrian Water
Nov 21 2008 | Business News
EQUITY markets remained on the back foot yesterday as UK shares lost over 3%, led by falls in the mining and oil and gas sectors. Read
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FTSE drops again on recession fears
Nov 21 2008 | Business News
TRADING screens across the City turned red yesterday as stocks took a fresh pounding on global recession fears. Read
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North East businesses must leave 'comfort zone'
Nov 21 2008 | Business News
ENTREPRENEURS must demonstrate more ambition, belief and courage if the North East is to fulfil its economic potential, the region’s business executive of the year said last night. Read
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Express Engineering to create new jobs
Nov 21 2008 | Business News
FORTY new jobs are being created following a £3.2m expansion at an engineering company with One North East backing the scheme to the tune of £550,000. Read
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Tax cuts call for Budget
Nov 21 2008 | Business News
TEES Valley businesses are urging Alistair Darling to put tax and VAT cuts at the heart of his eagerly-awaited Pre-Budget statement on Monday. Read
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Jobs axe to fall at BAE Systems' North plant
Nov 21 2008 | Business News
AROUND 20 jobs are to go at BAE Systems’ Newcastle factory as part of 200 jobs being shed nationwide by the defence giant. Read
