Feb
2009
Articles from 12th Feb 2009
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Ashley looks to go on the attack during the downturn
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
SENIOR figures at Newcastle United have claimed the club’s owner Mike Ashley has seen the value of his retail empire fall by at least £1bn during the economic slowdown and he is now being linked with purchases of two struggling businesses. Read
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Oil and gas activity in doldrums for up to 18
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
A LEADING oil and gas body has warned that future production will be hit by the global recession and banking crisis. Read
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Rig work switch threat to 2000 jobs in region
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
THE creation of over 2,000 jobs will be scuppered if oil company SeaDragon Offshore succeeds in pulling the construction of a drilling rig out of the North East, MPs have warned. Read
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Wheels set in motion for alloy specialist
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
A NEW business opening up in Westerhope in Newcastle is putting its faith in the pride people show in their cars to see it through the current downturn. Read
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North law firm will shed ninety jobs
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
NINETY jobs are being shed at the region’s largest law firm as it positions itself for a hard year ahead. Read
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Jobs leaking away in their thousands
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
THERE were more job cuts in the North East yesterday as it was revealed that 5,000 people have already lost their posts in the region during this quarter. Read
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Brown searches in vain for hope
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
GORDON Brown rejected Tory charges of "incompetence and arrogance" yesterday as a slew of negative revelations underlined the scale of Britain’s financial crisis. Read
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Time to harness brain power for benefit of firms in region
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
ECONOMIC experts have been saying the North East needs to develop a "knowledge economy" for years. Read
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Former savers risk markets
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
INTEREST rates at an all-time low are prompting savers to pull their money out of normal accounts in search of better returns. Read
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Household goods group surprises City
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
VANISH-TO-STREPSILS maker Reckitt Benckiser has declared an excellent performance last year, but warned of slowing growth this year. Read
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Coach business driving into a better future
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
A FAMILY-RUN coach business which faced a bleak future after the loss of its main source of income has refocused with support from Business Link and is now going back into top gear. Read
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My Corus vow to you all
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
THE HEAD of the Italian owned family steel firm that is to take a 56% stake in the Corus Cast Products plant at Redcar made a long-term pledge to Teesside yesterday. Read
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Design duoshow bottle on TV show
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
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Law firm shedding 90 jobs
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
NINETY jobs are being shed at the region’s largest law firm Dickinson Dees, which has an office in Stockton. Read
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Freight boost
Feb 12 2009 | Business News
A TEESPORT boss has welcomed plans for a new fleet of high-speed Super Express trains - but says improvements to freight capacity should be pushed up the political agenda. Read
