Jun
2009
Articles from 17th Jun 2009
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Benefits of helping give business united voice
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
A MAJOR campaign is launched today to highlight to companies the economic benefits of belonging to the region’s leading business organisation. Read
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1,000 new homes for North East
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
ONE of the region's fastest-growing social housing companies has unveiled ambitious plans to build up to 500 homes this year, creating scores of jobs in the hard-pressed construction sector. Read
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Dairy jobs saved – but not in North
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
JOBS have been secured at Dairy Farmers of Britain depots – but not in the North East, it emerged last night. Dairy Farmers of Britain, which is in receivership, announced the sale of five depots, saving 172 jobs. Read
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North may lose out in plan for digital Britain
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
GORDON Brown's plans for a digital Britain could be paid for by North East households left behind in the broadband revolution. Read
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Unemployment levels soar
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
In the Tees Valley the number of people out of work has climbed by more than 350 in the last month. Read
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Get set for N-contracts
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
DEMAND generated by the new nuclear build programme in the UK is likely to overtake supply chain capacity unless firms step up to the plate now. Read
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Advice on university part-time courses
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
TEESSIDE University is to host a part-time open day on Thursday next week. Read
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Giving training to the trainers
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
TEESSIDE University has signed an agreement with Darlington Council to work together to deliver training to the local authority’s employees who work in education. Read
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'Firms must stand together now to prosper when recession ends'
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
BUSINESSES in the North East must continue to work together to promote the region and help to beat the recession. Read
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Programme aims to help keep talent in our region
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
AN innovative programme is to be launched to try to retain in the North East talented individuals who have lost or face losing their jobs as a result of the economic downturn. Read
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Inflation at 18-month low
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
EASING pressure on food prices and lower energy bills has pushed inflation to its lowest level since January last year. Read
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Solid start in tough times at stores
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
TESCO has said first-quarter sales rose 4.3% in a solid start to its trading year. Read
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1,000 North BA staff asked to work free
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
BRITISH Airways has asked thousands of staff if they would like to work for nothing for up to a month to help the airline survive. Read
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Find out how employment tribunals work
Jun 17 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. Read
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Beautifying property earns edge in market
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
CATHERINE HARLAND has grand designs for the future of a company which transforms houses into homes. Read
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As our trading game returns, who can beat White Van Man?
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
HUNDREDS of would-be traders are expected to descend into the bear pit of the trading room floor next week, armed with their £100,000 war chests. Read
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The human factor in motorcycle design
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
TRANSPORT and design combine in a business that works under the principle 'two wheels good'. Read
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Wansbeck is the most enterprising area of the North East
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
EFFORTS to spark a commercial rebirth in the industrial corner of Northumberland have led to Wansbeck being named the most enterprising place in the North East. Read
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Plant to digest chunk of landfill bill
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
A MULTI million pound kerbside recycling system will help slash Darlington’s household waste to landfill bill. Read
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LEO to head off a brain drain
Jun 17 2009 | Business News
AN innovative programme aimed at preventing the drift away from the region of talented professionals who have lost or face losing their jobs will be launched on Teesside. Read
