Jul
2009
Articles from 15th Jul 2009
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Reptile Hotel links up with specialist vet
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
AN EXOTIC pet shop has linked up with a specialist vet in a move that both businesses expect to be mutually beneficial. Read
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Tees Renewable Energy Plant given green light
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
ONE of the world’s largest biomass power stations - to be built on Teesside - was given the green light by Government planners today. Read
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Transport firm Arriva overtakes Nissan to be the best
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
TRANSPORT company Arriva is today back at the top of the list of the North East's Top 250 companies, which celebrated the biggest and best businesses in the region. Read
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Inquisitors seek inspirational leader
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
THE search begins today to find the region’s most inspirational business leader, who will be named the North East Business Executive of the Year for 2009. Read
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Postal strike
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
AS MANY as 700 postal workers in the Darlington area are set to stage strike action on Friday to protest against “unfavourable” working conditions. Read
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Troubled rail operator National Express may carry on
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
CONFUSION surrounds the East Coast rail franchise after a minister admitted troubled operator National Express could continue running services. Read
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North initiative is model for anti-fraud campaign
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
A NORTH East initiative launched to stamp out fraud has been chosen as the model for a national campaign to be presented to the Government later this year. Read
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Closure child poverty link
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
A UNION has issued a stark warning about more children falling into poverty should the Corus Teesside Cast Products plant close. Read
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Team preaches value of waste to aid bottom line
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
A £1.2m investment is backing a drive to improve the profits and productivity of North East firms by cutting waste and using energy more efficiently. Read
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Legal firm expands with quayside venture
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
BURNETTS Solicitors from Carlisle is opening an office on Newcastle's Quayside as it aims to build its clinical negligence business in the North East. Read
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Helping hand for young entrepreneurs
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
ENTREPRENEURS of the future are being given the opportunity to run their own business from concept to trading. Read
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Retail Prices Index hits lowest level for 60 years
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
INFLATION fell below the Bank of England’s 2% target for the first time in almost two years in June, according to new figures. Read
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Bankers' £4.1bn bonus bonanza
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
STAFF at investment bankers Goldman Sachs earned a mammoth £4.1bn in pay and bonuses during a bumper second quarter for the group. Read
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Ten year plan for renewable energy
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
THE Government will today outline plans for a major expansion in renewable energy as part of the strategy to slash the UK’s carbon emissions in the coming decade. Read
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Secure future on horizon as new owner sails in
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
ONE of Tyneside's biggest shipyards has been taken over by a Welsh entrepreneur who promises fresh investment to secure its long-term future. Read
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Film-maker focuses on a new beginning
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
A FILM-MAKER is launching his own business in the North East after being made redundant and plans to establish his own production crew as he capitalises on his award-winning talent. Read
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Mandy's hopes of bringing new power and jobs to the region
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
BUSINESS Secretary Lord Mandelson yesterday declared he was "hopeful" that car giant Nissan will choose the North East to build electric vehicles. Read
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Swapping marching for matching
Jul 15 2009 | Business News
A FORMER soldier turned matchmaker has taken over a North East dating agency and brought it back to its roots in the region. Read
