Mar
2009
Articles from 19th Mar 2009
-
MEP urges action in workers’ row
Mar 19 2009 | Business News
AS THE ongoing row over British jobs for British workers bubbled up again today, one North East MEP warned that the Government would be haunted by protests unless it changed the way movement-of-labour laws were implemented. Read
-
Home sweet home for Yuill
Mar 19 2009 | Business News
TEES Valley housebuilder Yuill Homes says it is starting to see the signs of recovery in the housing market. Read
-
It’s time to cut back borrowing
Mar 19 2009 | Business News
PROPOSALS to overhaul the regulatory framework governing the UK financial system have missed a key cause of the credit crunch, a leading Teesside economist claimed. Read
-
Boss backs a ‘basic’ bank
Mar 19 2009 | Business News
MIDDLESBROUGH boss John Wright will lead small business owners from all over the UK in a debate this weekend on whether their interests would be better served by a government-owned bank for SMEs. Read
-
Worst jobless records under Labour term
Mar 19 2009 | Business News
THE North East is suffering under the worst jobless records since Labour came to power. Read
-
Upbeat mutual expects to bounce back from loss
Mar 19 2009 | Business News
DARLINGTON Building Society remains confident about future growth after a boost in savings despite going into the red and cutting jobs. Read
-
Small lab raises £2m for passage to India
Mar 19 2009 | Business News
A SMALL drug development company has raised £2m which it will use to fuel the growth of its business around the world. Read
-
Window dressing lures outdoor shoppers
Mar 19 2009 | Business News
OUTDOOR clothing firm Blacks Leisure, of which nearly a third is owned by Newcastle United tycoon Mike Ashley, has said that both its Blacks and Millets chains have continued to perform well against strong economic headwinds. Read
-
Novice hikers beat path to famous door
Mar 19 2009 | Business News
BRASHER footwear is one of the North East's most recognisable brands and has helped thousands of walkers to scale the heights of some of the UK’s most rugged terrain. Read
-
Buoyant times for boatbuilder
Mar 19 2009 | Business News
A BOATBUILDER has doubled the size of its workforce in the space of two years and expects to be able to continue its expansion by focusing on the lucrative wind farming sector. Read
-
Society keeps faith
Mar 19 2009 | Evening Gazette Business News
LOCAL lender Darlington Building Society today revealed its first operating loss in 152 years. Read
