Feb
2009
Articles from 25th Feb 2009
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Rock poised to lead UK out of recession
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
NORTHERN Rock could soon get approval from Brussels to play a critical role in leading Britain out of recession, the Chancellor signalled last night. Read
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Barbour aid for women
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
THE chairman of clothing company Barbour hopes to inspire female executives in the North East at an event to mark International Women’s Day. Read
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Third new venture in 18 months for millionaire
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
MILLIONAIRE Hossain Rezaei has launched his third business in 18 months, predicting it will become the biggest catering and event management company in the North of England. Read
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Vodafone is cutting 500 jobs in the UK
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
MOBILE phone giant Vodafone is cutting around 500 jobs in the UK as part of efforts to reduce costs. Read
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It’s not really apocalypse now
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
FADING memories of past recessions have prompted “apocalyptic” views of the current downturn, according to a Bank of England rate-setter. Read
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Purse strings are tightest in 18 years
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
THE UK's slide into recession prompted businesses to slash investment at the fastest rate in 18 years during the final quarter of 2008. Read
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£2m vote of confidence in nurturing digital
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
TWO inspirational business initiatives that support the growth of the North East’s burgeoning digital cluster have received a welcome boost with the addition of nearly £2m of funding. Read
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New fund opens door to expansion
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
A SPECIALIST door manufacturer is on track for further expansion after securing £250,000 to support its growth. Read
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Mill buys German robot firm for nuclear work
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
AGRICULTURAL and engineering business Carr’s Milling has announced a £5m deal to buy a German company which specialises in robot technology. Read
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Winning entrepreneur hopes for tips from his local hero
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
A TINY software firm is hoping one of the North East’s most successful entrepreneurs, Graham Wylie, will help turn the company into a Sage-style phenomenon. Read
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Renewed cut as builder halves staff in year
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Redrow has warned of more job losses to come under its £40m cost-cutting drive as it plunged to first-half losses. Read
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Sign of mortgage revival but 43% down on year
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
MORTGAGE activity remained subdued last month despite a slight increase in new loans for people buying homes. A total of 23,376 loans for house purchase were approved, the most for four months and up from 22,416 last December, the British Bankers’ Association said. Read
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Construction firm confident
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
A RARE note of cheer emerged from construction as Morgan Sindall reported record annual profits and said it had a “measure of confidence” about the coming year. Read
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Enterprise package aimed at disadvantaged areas
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
AROUND 150 jobs are expected to be created in disadvantaged communities in Newcastle thanks to a £3.5m scheme to help new businesses. Read
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More get the benefits of our support
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
THE number of firms coming forward to get financial help and advice in the North East has increased significantly since One North East launched the 'Real Help for Business Now' with backing from nebusiness. Read
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Deadline looms for apprentice awards
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
THE deadline is looming for employers and apprentices in the North-east to enter the Learning and Skills Council’s (LSC) sixth annual national Apprenticeship Awards. Read
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Engineers in demand, but they're hard to find
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
THE company behind the design of the world’s biggest ship says it would be happy to hire more staff on Tyneside at the Swan Hunter shipyard but simply can’t find the talent required. Read
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500 jobs on the cards from Norwegian energy sector
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
A PLANE has been chartered to fly up to 50 North East company bosses across the North Sea to meet representatives of more than 150 companies from the Norwegian energy sector with £14bn of contracts up for grabs. Read
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Find out if you could make a million
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
TODAY we launch our fantasy stock market game, Taking Stock. Graeme King speaks to the experts at sponsor Brewin Dolphin to get some tips – and finds out why investing is still a wise move, despite current turmoil. Read
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TechConsult to recruit for Aberdeen energy company
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
A FAST-GROWING Teesside recruitment firm is on target to double turnover to £4m this year after being named as a preferred supplier for a Scottish company. Read
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Dickinson Dees has new man in London
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
LAW firm Dickinson Dees has a new director in its commercial team. Read
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Group benefits as firms place faith in training
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
A TRAINING and recruitment firm expects almost to quadruple its profits by next year as more companies seek to improve staff skills to tackle the recession. Read
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Timber firm takes over its old friendly rival
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
A NEWCASTLE-BASED corporate finance team sprung into action when a Tyneside timber firm went into administration, helping a rival firm buy the business and saving 44 jobs in the process. Read
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Drive to help out leads Van Hee to support Transaid
Feb 25 2009 | Business News
SOUTH Tyneside logistic training company Van Hee has driven in a new direction by providing help to poor communities in Africa. Read
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ARRIVALS
Feb 25 2009 | Evening Gazette Business News
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