Mar
2009
Articles from 26th Mar 2009
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Go-Ahead may be willing to sell airline division
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
TRANSPORT group Go-Ahead says it is willing to listen to offers for the flagging airline division after recently axing 500 jobs. Read
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Healthier after JJB health club sale
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
SHARES in ailing sportswear chain JJB Sports jumped today as the firm mapped out a new direction for the business after staving off collapse with the £83.5m sale of its health clubs - which includes a site in Middlesbrough. Read
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Rent ‘pain’ flexibility
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
TEES Valley landlords have responded to a ‘full year of pain’ for retailers, with more flexible payment terms, according to one leading firm of advisors. Read
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NHS staff ideas will go to market
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
THERE are plans to pump £1.8m into the North East’s healthcare and life sciences industry, creating about 60 jobs. Read
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Customers book holidays again despite price rises
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
THOMSON Holidays firm TUI Travel said its trading prospects had brightened after a late surge in summer bookings. Read
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Here comes the Rain
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
THE success of Slumdog Millionaire has opened doors for Western film-makers as a North East film company discovered. Read
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Ethicalsuperstore merges with Southern firm
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
GREEN online retailer Ethicalsuperstore has announced a merger with a Southern counterpart, as it targets rapid growth in the eco-friendly, organic and fair trade sectors. Read
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Ashley accused over deal for fitness clubs
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
NEWCASTLE United owner Mike Ashley has come under fire from JJB Sports founder Dave Whelan who accused him of trying to sabotage a deal to save the sportswear company. Read
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MSV flagship powers down
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
A TEES Valley electrical retailer has closed its doors just months after relocating to a flagship site in Middlesbrough’s Linthorpe Road. Read
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Health firm predicts 40% rise in earnings
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
MEDICAL test kit maker IDS has shrugged off the recession by predicting a 40% surge in annual revenue this year after strong growth in the US and Europe. Read
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Graduates’ job boost
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
MORE than 200 North- east companies will be able to secure graduate talent for their business through Teesside University with a £724,000 boost from the European Union. Read
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Expansion is a road sign to success
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
THE company behind most of the street signs in the Tees Valley has expanded into new premises, investing £400,000 in its new Stockton premises. Read
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Honours for top firms
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
THE best of Tees Valley’s business community will be honoured at the nebusiness awards tonight. Read
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Empathy and ethics pay off
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
SAINSBURY'S has seen a 6.2% rise in like-for-like sales excluding fuel in the 11 weeks to March 21. Chief executive Justin King described the better-than-expected sales growth as a resilient performance. Read
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Imtech Marine looks offshore for sales
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
A MARINE electricals firm is looking to grow its sales after combining its workforce in Billingham and Newcastle and said it is now in a better position to beat the recession. Read
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Exhibition has Jan focusing worldwide
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
A BUSINESS with ambitious plans to conquer Europe is expanding its net further after receiving enquiries from Asia and the Middle East. Read
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Nissan freezes shopfloor pay and gives bosses 15% cut
Mar 26 2009 | Business News
NISSAN has told staff there will be no pay rises this year as it emerged pay deals in manufacturing are the lowest for 22 years. Read
