Dec
2008
Articles from 5th Dec 2008
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NEEF: North can survive economic downturn
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
THE North East is well positioned to survive the worst of the economic downturn, according to two political heavyweights who spoke at today’s North East Economic Forum. Read
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Fight to secure jobs at Nissan
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
THE Government is working with car manufacturer Nissan to save jobs as the company partially suspends work at its Sunderland plant. Read
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Call for interest rate cut to be passed on in full
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
THE slashing of interest rates to their lowest level since 1951 has been applauded by North East business leaders, but they say the reduction must be passed on to struggling companies and consumers. Read
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Banding together to show off ‘best street’ in Britain
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
BUSINESSES in one of the region’s most prestigious streets are clubbing together to pull in the Christmas shoppers with an event showcasing how the area has changed. Read
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Bellway on track to cut debt despite sales fall
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway says sales are 50% down on last year – although efforts to reduce debt levels by £100m are on track. Read
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Sinking feeling for pub owners as beer sales fall
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
NIGHTCLUB and pub bosses in the region are bracing themselves for the toughest festive period in recent years, as new research finds that beer sales are sinking twice as fast in the North East as the national average. Read
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NEEF hears case for North East high speed rail link
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
THE case for a new high speed rail link serving the North East dominated the morning session of today's North East Economic Forum conference. Read
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Challenging times for Bellway
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
THE UK stock market opened the day in positive territory yesterday as investors eyed an expected cut in interest rates of 1%, which was duly delivered at noon by the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee. Read
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Bosses tell of optimism in big renewables drive
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
TEES Valley firms are defying the economic gloom by claiming renewable energy projects will bring lucrative opportunities for the local supply chain. Read
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All systems go for hotel vision
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
KAREN McLAUCHLAN Read
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Banks urged to follow rate cut
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
PRESSURE was mounting today on banks to pass on the full benefits of the interest rate cut to struggling homeowners and businesses. Read
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Doors open at £2m Travelodge
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
TRAVELODGE has opened a new £2m hotel in Middlesbrough - the first in UK which sees the company team up with budget retailer Aldi. Read
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NEEF: North East businesses can help fuel poverty
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
BUSINESSES in the region have been urged to play their part in dragging the North East from the bottom of the fuel poverty league. Click to read our live blog from the NEEF. Read
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Woolworths: Dragon says ‘I’m out’
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
DRAGONS’ Den entrepreneur Theo Paphitis will not be buying parts of the collapsed retail chain Woolworths. Read
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Sales up as 700,000 new shoppers find Morrisons
Dec 05 2008 | Business News
Peter McCusker Read
