Jul
2009
Articles from 31st Jul 2009
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BAE expects ‘good growth’ despite £44m loss
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
DEFENCE group BAE Systems yesterday said it continued to expect “good growth” for 2009 despite impairments causing it to report a first half loss. Read
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£2m extra funding for enterprise programme
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
ASCHEME to help businesses in rundown former mining and rural areas in County Durham has had its funding doubled to £4m. Read
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Eventful life for mother and daughter
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
A MOTHER and daughter are aiming to carve a niche in the busy events market by combining their talents. Read
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Rolls remains cautious despite beating forecasts
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
ENGINEERING and aerospace giant Rolls-Royce has reported a forecast-beating 9% rise in first-half profits but warned the economic downturn would continue to affect its markets. Read
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£15m investment at fish plant nets 150 new jobs
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
A SEAFOOD wholesaler expects to grow its business by 10% over each of the next five years following a £15m investment which has seen it open a new plant in County Durham and create 150 jobs. Read
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Oil giant Shell’s profits slide by 70% to £1.4bn
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
OIL giant Royal Dutch Shell has seen a 70% slide in profits to £1.4bn in the period between April and June. Read
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BT profits tumble as IT division flounders
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
COMMUNICATIONS company BT has posted a further fall in profits after its troubled IT services division continued to overshadow better trading at its retail arm. Read
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Ideas sparkle as more vital than ever to nurture entrepreneurs
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
ANON-TOXIC crop spray, ethically produced party bags and an online student accommodation portal are among the bright business ideas that have made it through to the regional final of the 2009 North East Universities Business Planning Competition. Read
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Go-Ahead expands in the capital
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
TRANSPORT company Go-Ahead is to buy the assets of East Thames Buses from Transport for London for £5m. Read
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Hard times inspire graduate’s enterprise
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
A YOUNG entrepreneur has launched a discount card that allows shoppers to cash in on deals at shops, restaurants, bars and even taxis in the North East. Read
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Digging for victory for good health
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
THE drive to make us all eat healthier has never been so good for business. Read
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New contract fuels growth hope
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
A STOKESLEY facilities management provider is aiming to almost double turnover in two years after winning a £2.9m contract. Read
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On road to US success
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
A TEES Valley software engineering company is riding the recession with growth and a move into the USA market. Read
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Power on doorsteps
Jul 31 2009 | Business News
PLANS for a multi-million pound underground gas well are in the pipeline at a Tees Valley business park. Read
