Dec
2008
Articles from 11th Dec 2008
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Fears grow for retail workers
Dec 11 2008 | Business News
A STORE closing sale at ailing retailer Woolworths started today, raising fears for almost 350 North East workers at the business. Read
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We’re all going to suffer in long run
Dec 11 2008 | Business News
ONLY weeks ago the refrain was that, while people acknowledged a crisis in the City and the international money markets, the so-called real economy was ticking along nicely. Read
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Sterling sinks to weakest showing against the euro
Dec 11 2008 | Business News
THE pound hit a record low against the euro yesterday as a top think-tank forecast a bigger than expected drop in economic output as the UK heads into recession. Read
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Art tour is vital to development of county’s rural economy
Dec 11 2008 | Business News
NORTHUMBERLAND’S Christmas Art Tour provides the opportunity for more culturally minded consumers to do their Christmas shopping away from the hustle and bustle of the high street as well as discover the artistic talents that the county has to offer. Read
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Two more countries sign up for golf hole ads
Dec 11 2008 | Business News
A BUSINESS selling golf hole advertising has added two more countries to its customer base and is on the verge of signing up two more. Read
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Romag shares go down despite 93% rise in sales
Dec 11 2008 | Business News
FOLLOWING a record year, one of the region’s fastest growing companies says it may make acquisitions for the first time. Read
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IDS to rent blood testing machines to hospitals
Dec 11 2008 | Business News
MEDICAL testing company IDS has raised £3.12m through a shares placing to roll out new equipment and a new business model which it says will boost profits. Read
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Corus in talks with union over cost-cutting drive
Dec 11 2008 | Business News
STEELMAKER Corus and union leaders are today locked in discussions to thrash out further cost-saving measures across the group. Read
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Alcan cuts production by a third but no jobs lost
Dec 11 2008 | Business News
A THIRD of production at the huge Alcan plant in Northumberland has been halted until at least next spring as the recession bites deep into demand for aluminium. Read
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Warships work could be delayed
Dec 11 2008 | Business News
DEFENCE Secretary John Hutton is due to make an announcement today on the future of two new aircraft carriers amid speculation that the project - which is set to bring work to the Tees Valley - could be delayed. Read
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Fair will give firms the opportunity to develop
Dec 11 2008 | Business News
FIRMS from across the region are expected to take part in the first North East Business Fair planned for early next year. Read
