Mar
2009
Articles from 10th Mar 2009
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Energy chief meets up with nuke site staff
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
STAFF at Hartlepool’s nuclear power station were given the opportunity to grill the top boss of French energy giant EDF as he paid a visit to the plant. Read
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Lloyds deal hits banking shares
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
BANK shares dropped yesterday as shareholders gave the thumbs down to the rescue package forged between Lloyds Banking Group and the Government. Read
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Boost for frozen food firm after Scotland depot deal
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
A FROZEN food delivery company expects to boost its revenues by £2.5m after an acquisition allows it to expand into Scotland. Read
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Drugs group merger will eliminate 16,000 jobs
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
THE owner of a Northumberland pharmaceutical factory has bought an American rival, creating a global giant, but at the same time said it was axing 16,000 jobs worldwide. Read
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Famous five going for export title
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
THE hunt is on to find the North-east’s top export champions as nominations are sought for the North East Exporters Awards 2009. Read
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Greggs hails resilient performance
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
BAKERY chain Greggs today said it was braced for "only marginally positive" sales growth over the year ahead, but put faith in its value proposition amid the recession. Read
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Enterprise growth
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
THE cost of creating entrepreneurs in the North-east has come in at around £16,000 each over the last three years. Read
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Toyota to cut UK production
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
TOYOTA is planning to cut production at its UK factories in a fresh move to reduce costs. Read
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Double celebration for manager
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
COMPANY boss Lianne Walker has high hopes of a double celebration on Thursday. Read
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Help drivers buy new cars, urges leader
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
THE North Easterner who has just been made chief executive of leading motor industry joint venture The Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA) has called on the Government to encourage more people to buy new cars. Read
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Float freight idea
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
DESPITE the downturn, a new report today says logistics developments, including Teesport’s £300m deep sea container terminal, offer significant investment opportunities. Read
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Digital experts in line for new fashion portal
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
A LEADING e-commerce company has begun recruiting digital specialists on the back of a new online fashion portal. Read
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Boost for biofuels’ future
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
TEESSIDE’S biofuels industry was last night cheering an apparent victory in the bitterly fought campaign to stop heavily subsidised American “green” diesel flooding the UK market. Read
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Retailer faces recession by shopping for ventures
Mar 10 2009 | Business News
GIFTWARE chain Collectables is looking for more acquisitions after taking over a furniture retailer as it waits for sales to rise again at its stores. Read
