Apr
2009
Articles from 22nd Apr 2009
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Mixed response to the budget
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
THE Chancellor sparked a wave of reaction to the measures in his Budget - ranging from warm support to condemnation for what he did not say. Read
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Breaking Budget news: Borrowing set to soar
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
PUBLIC borrowing will soar to a record £175bn in the current year - or 12.4% of the UK’s annual economic output - Chancellor Alistair Darling said today. Read
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The Budget on nebusiness
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
THIS year's Budget has sparked a wave of reaction ranging from warm support to condemnation for what Alistair Darling said. Read
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£3bn Tesco 'plans 2,500 North jobs'
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
SUPERMARKET chain Tesco said it hoped to create more than 2,500 jobs in the North East as it announced the biggest profit in UK retailing history. Read
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More than 30 groups at jobs fair for ex-Nissan staff
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
REDUNDANT Nissan workers will be given a fresh opportunity to find employment at a jobs fair this week. Read
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Berghaus opens store in China
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
OUTDOOR clothing maker Berghaus is stepping up its Far Eastern expansion with the opening of its first Chinese department store today. Read
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Investors are warned to stay on their guard over market con
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
POLICE are warning Northeasterners who trade shares on the stock market to be wary of a wave of fraud which has already caused four people in the region to lose more than £1m between them. Read
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It's getting close at the top as teams take stock
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
THE final run-in to the first competition on our fantasy trading game Taking Stock promises to be as close as the tussle at the top of the Premiership. Read
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Up to 70% grant for shop revamps
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
SHOPS on Tyneside are getting the chance to smarten up their premises to attract business. Read
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Collectables opens 11th store
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
NORTH East giftware chain Collectables has acquired another new outlet, its second in four months, to bring its tally to 11 stores in the region. Read
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Drilling company beating slump with £1.5m deals
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
A DRILLING company has secured new contracts worth £1.5m which will help boost staff numbers and annual turnover. Read
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US bank suffers despite progress
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
BANK of America has posted better-than-expected profits for the first three months of 2009, but it still has large debts. Read
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Chain rebuffs approach
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
BAY Trading and Ann Harvey fashion chain Alexon jumped ahead yesterday after confirmation of takeover interest in the firm. Read
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Austerity aids discount fashion and home baking
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
A FIRST-CLASS performance by clothing arm Primark has helped Kingsmill and Ryvita owner Associated British Foods deliver steady profits. Read
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Luxury brand does exceptional UK trade
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
BURBERRY sales showed no signs of wilting in the recession after the luxury goods retailer reported better trading so far this year. Read
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Mexico in focus
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
North East firms are being urged to explore the trade opportunities offered by Mexico at a special event next month. Read
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Retroflo has potential to create hundreds of jobs
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
A COMPANY that has designed a system that enables water treatment company to prevent blockages expects to become a global brand in three years and says it has the potential of creating hundreds of jobs. Read
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Care brings job chances
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
HOME Care provider Caremark (Redcar & Cleveland) has opened its doors in Guisborough and is set to bring new jobs to the area. Read
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Sanderson teams up with PR agency
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
COMMERCIAL property firm Sanderson Weatherall has enlisted the support of a PR agency to assist with corporate communications. Read
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Green issues should top the Budget agenda
Apr 22 2009 | Business News
HAVING prepared this column in advance of today's Budget announcement, I thought it apt to turn my attention to a subject that will be with us long after the recession moves on – the environment. Read
