May
2009
Articles from 18th May 2009
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Kick-start for the regeneration game
May 18 2009 | Business News
STALLED regeneration schemes on Teesside could be kick-started by new money from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). Read
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Job prospects fly in Eurofighter
May 18 2009 | Business News
A LOCAL engineering chief has welcomed the Government’s decision to order a third batch of Eurofighter Typhoon jets for the RAF. Read
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Corus order hopes
May 18 2009 | Business News
CORUS said today it was hopeful of securing additional export orders for steel from its Teesside Cast Products (TCP) site, which could keep the plant in production beyond June. Read
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Bangers cash deal to boost industry
May 18 2009 | Business News
THE Government’s “cash for bangers” car-scrappage scheme officially opened today with vehicle manufacturers hoping the initiative will breathe new life into the ailing motor industry. Read
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Plan to leave no shred of evidence
May 18 2009 | Business News
A MAJOR waste management firm is expanding its services after acquiring a secure shredding specialist. Read
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Little occasion for hope as M&S figures awaited
May 18 2009 | Business News
A YEAR ago Marks & Spencer posted annual profits of £1bn for the first time in a decade, but the story will be a little different this week. Read
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Lloyds chairman steps down from his role
May 18 2009 | Business News
THE chairman of Lloyds Banking Group is to step down before next year's annual meeting. Read
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Ethical partners intend to foil supermarkets
May 18 2009 | Business News
AN online ethical retailer has joined forces with a rival and believes it can increase its combined turnover from £6m to £8m as more people turn to the internet for competitive prices. Read
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Corus workers have the steel for a real fight
May 18 2009 | Business News
ANGER turned to action for Teesside’s men and women of steel, as hundreds of Corus workers led a national protest in support of Britain’s battered manufacturing sector. Read
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Carphone Warehouse finally has a deal
May 18 2009 | Business News
CARPHONE Warehouse – Carphone Warehouse has finally announced the acquisition of Tiscali’s UK assets. Last year, Carphone offered £500m for the assets, which Tiscali seemingly unwisely turned down; the price this time around is £236m. Read
