Apr
2009
Articles from 15th Apr 2009
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End of the beginning as firms feel the recession 'less bad'
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
FEWER North East companies are looking to cut staff than six months ago as they prepare themselves to battle through the remains of the recession. Read
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Cartoon family proves winner
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
ONE of America's most famous families has helped a former shopfitter to carve out a successful business which is winning fans across the country. Read
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US oil and gas giant snaps up North East family firm
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
ABOUT 400 workers at a manufacturer have been told their jobs are safe after the company was sold to an American oil and gas business. Read
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Regeneration firm named as the best
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
FRANK Haslam Milan (FHM) North East has been crowned the region’s Large Employer of the Year. Read
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Gear up to battle stress
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
EMPLOYERS need to do more to help stressed-out workers during the economic downturn, a Darlington insurance broker has warned. Read
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Knowledge has degree of success
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
A KNOWLEDGE transfer partnership (KTP) between Teesside University and a Stockton company helped boost sales by at least 30% and earned the university an A grade in the process. Read
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Our hidden talent to the rescue
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
COMPANIES could be sitting on a goldmine of untapped talent which would help them stave off the impact of the downturn, according to a North-east partnership. Read
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SeaDragon 'chain' gangs work
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
SEADRAGON has demonstrated the strength - not the weakness - of Tees Valley’s supply chain, according to local businesses. Read
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Training boost for pensions team
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
DARLINGTON-based pensions manager rpmi, which looks after the pensions of 500,000 people in the UK, has extended its staff training scheme. Read
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Apprentice Agenda
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
SOCIAL housing landlords, Fabrick Housing Group has appointed a new ICT apprentice as part of Middlesbrough Mayor Ray Mallon’s Youth Agenda. Read
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Celebrating our equality leaders
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
THE 2009 North-east Equality Awards were launched at a conference held in Durham last week. Read
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Staff’s right to training
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
COMPANIES across the North-east are being reminded of upcoming legislation obliging them to seriously consider employees’ requests for time to boost their skills while at work. Read
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Brakes on green target
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
A TEES Valley biofuels boss says investment in the industry is being curtailed by a Government slowdown on targets, exactly a year since a UK green fuels obligation was brought in. Read
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Nuclear boost for Darchem
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
DARCHEM Engineering said it was on track to boost turnover by more than 60% over the next four years after announcing a £4m expansion of its Stillington facilities. Read
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So what do Journal readers want from next week's budget?
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
THE Journal today launches an online survey to gauge your thoughts on next week's budget. Read
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Businesses teed up to support enterprise charity
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
BUSINESSES from across the North East have teed off to help to support an enterprise charity aiming to create the next generation of entrepreneurs. Read
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North firms have adapted to the age of recession
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
AS the recession deepens, we take the temperature of the North East economy with the North Business Barometer. It shows the region is deeply affected by the economic slowdown but by no means moribund. Read
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1,750 jobs in jeopardy as Qantas profits dive
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
QANTAS Airways has slashed its annual profits forecast and said it planned to cut 500 management positions as it battles weak passenger demand. Read
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Leader plans to build on philanthropy
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
AN executive with a passion for social justice is to head the region’s biggest organisation to link business and charity. Read
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Prepare to be inspired by major achievers
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
ENTREPRENEURS are gearing up to be inspired by the power of positive thought at one of the most eagerly anticipated events in the North-East business calendar. Read
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FTSE 100 held back by US news
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
DISAPPOINTING US economic data held back gains on London’s leading share index yesterday as falls on Wall Street offset another strong session for banks. Read
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Signs of recovery in the housing market as deals show rise again
Apr 15 2009 | Business News
CONFIDENCE in the region's property market seems to be slowly returning as the number of deals rose again last month, although the road to recovery appears to still be a long one. Read
