Jun
2009
Articles from 16th Jun 2009
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You are now ready to lead the world
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
North-east debate is hailed as a bold and visionary step Read
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MP frustrated over save Corus talks
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
REDCAR MP Vera Baird has delivered a broadside to companies involved in talks to save the Corus steel plant. Read
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Go to a tribunal to prevent it for real
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
BUSINESSES are being offered the chance to find out how an employment tribunal works and how they can avoid being taken to one. The Evening Gazette and its sister paper the Journal have teamed up with Weightman Associates and Dickinson Dees LLP to stage a mock event in November at Ramside Hall near Durham. Here, TONY WEIGHTMAN tells businesses why they should attend. Read
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Car demand overtakes commercial van
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
A TEES Valley vehicle leasing business which has seen demand for commercial vans fall while demand for cars rose during the recession, said it was now confident of achieving its growth target. Read
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Reuben brothers table bid for struggling PBR
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
STRUGGLING leisure company Premium Bars and Restaurants may shortly be placed into administration before being bought for around £48m by the billionaire owners of Newcastle Racecourse. Read
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New energy drives activity
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
BREAKTHROUGHS in new energy could move the North-east to become the centre of activity in the UK - both economically and geographically. Read
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£1m rise for Biotech firm
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
A BIOTECHNOLOGY company working to help stop the spread of swine flu expects to increase its turnover from £2m to £3m as it looks to launch its first range of high street products. Read
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Scrappage scheme boosts new car sales
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
IN the first month of the used car scrappage scheme more than 60,000 orders have been placed for new cars in the UK with one North East dealer seeing weekly sales rise by 40%. Read
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Shock for workers as 80 jobs are cut
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
SIEMENS workers in the North East face redundancies as the company looks to axe around 80 jobs. Read
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Strike threat issued over National Grid plans
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
NATIONAL Grid workers in Tyneside are preparing for strike action amid claims their jobs are being moved out of the North East. Read
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Tees message goes global
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
HOME-grown energy expertise from the Tees Valley was showcased to students from around the globe at a student summit in Calgary. Read
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That's the way to do it, say analysts
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
PUB group Punch Taverns has announced a £350m investor cash call to cut debts as trading remains tough. Read
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Profitable Matalan plans to expand
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
FASHION and household chain Matalan has signalled the start of an expansion after concluding there was scope for new stores in the UK. Read
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Slump and tax rise hit bingo
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
ALMOST 200 jobs are under threat as the UK’s biggest bingo operator prepares to close loss-making clubs. Read
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North exports down to £2.24bn
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
THE value of goods exported from the North East has fallen by 10% during the first quarter of 2009, the latest figures show. Read
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Way opened for new interests in steel plant
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
THE two companies in talks to buy the threatened Corus steel plant on Teesside have opened the way for other firms to take a stake in the business. Read
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Earth drying firm close to making first profit
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
A COMPANY which uses electricity to dry out sludge and waste has made its first sales five years after it was launched at Newcastle University. Read
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£1m spent on bid to keep the Metro
Jun 16 2009 | Business News
METRO bosses are paying up to £1m in a bid to run the railway they already own. Read
