May
2009
Articles from 12th May 2009
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Fighting talk in bid to save steel workers’ jobs at Corus
May 12 2009 | Business News
AS a top level meeting got under way today to thrash out a regional response to news that more than 2,000 steel workers could be out of a job by August, a glimmer of hope appeared to emerge for the sale of Corus’ Teesside Cast Products (TCP) plant at Redcar. Read
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Strike threat as work goes south
May 12 2009 | Business News
UP to 80 workers are set to strike after production was moved down south. Read
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Nissan plunges to £1.58bn loss
May 12 2009 | Business News
CAR maker Nissan today revealed the impact of the recession on the battered industry as it reported a 233.7 billion yen (£1.58bn) annual loss. Read
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More jobs in regeneration pipeline
May 12 2009 | Business News
REGENERATION bosses in the Tees Valley today said almost 800 jobs had been created or safeguarded in the region so far this year on the back of inward investment. Read
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Things looking up at Lookers
May 12 2009 | Business News
A NEW management team at a Middlesbrough car retailer has made an instant impact, after early 2009 customer satisfaction figures were published. Read
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Putting third sector first
May 12 2009 | Business News
THE boss of a leading not-for-profit organisation in Middlesbrough will be one of only a handful of professionals from the third sector taking part in a summit today with Cabinet heavyweights Peter Mandelson and Hazel Blears. Read
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Banking black cloud’s silver lining
May 12 2009 | Business News
INDEPENDENT financial advisors have seen a silver lining to the meltdown in the banking system, according to the biggest independent firm in the North-east. Read
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Airport is key to economy
May 12 2009 | Business News
TEES Valley’s economic prosperity depends on a successful airport, local businesses have claimed. Read
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Offshore electricity deal will create 200 Tyne jobs
May 12 2009 | Business News
THE rebirth of a Tyne shipyard has been boosted by a multi-million-pound contract which will create 200 jobs. Read
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Easter-time migration aids airport
May 12 2009 | Business News
HEATHROW airport saw passenger numbers rise last month, thanks to holidaymakers opting to go away for Easter, said airport operator BAA. Read
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Long-haul trip demand grows despite flu scare
May 12 2009 | Business News
THE Mexico swine flu outbreak has failed to dent demand for long-haul trips as holidaymakers switch to other far-flung destinations in search of the sun, according to TUI Travel. Read
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Gas owner goes nuclear
May 12 2009 | Business News
BRITISH Gas owner Centrica is spending £2.3bn on a deal to secure its involvement in the UK’s next generation of nuclear power. Read
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HSBC first quarter profits are 'well ahead' of last year
May 12 2009 | Business News
HSBC has hailed a "resilient" start to 2009 as record investment banking results helped give another shot-in-the-arm to the stricken sector. Read
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Business sets sail for China
May 12 2009 | Business News
A FAMILY business is sweeping into China and has revealed further plans to grow its North East base. Read
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There’s more gloom to come
May 12 2009 | Business News
TOUGH times are continuing in the commercial property sector, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Read
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Bosses look to lift training
May 12 2009 | Business News
MORE than 100 bosses came together for the first annual meeting of the Darlington-based National Skills Academy for the Process Industry. SUE SCOTT reports Read
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ONE North East forges link with Design Council
May 12 2009 | Business News
DESIGN companies in the North East are to get the chance to win more contracts across the country. Read
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Care homes giant plans to raise its standards
May 12 2009 | Business News
CARE homes giant Southern Cross is to concentrate on improving its standards to boost client numbers and increase profits. Read
