Sep
2009
Articles from 9th Sep 2009
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Benefiting from the green way
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
PRACTICAL help and advice on how to make your company more environmentally friendly and at the same time saving money will be on hand at next month's Green Leaders conference. Read
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Rewarding the survivors
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
THE Fastest 50 has a distinguished history of highlighting the region’s business success stories. Read
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Search is on to find the brightest business star
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
THE countdown to one of the biggest events in the North East business calendar is on. The search for the North East Business Executive of the Year has begun and tickets are selling fast for the dinner and award ceremony. Read
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Chamber aims to grow trade links with China
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
THE Shanghai Federation of Industry and Commerce has strengthened ties with the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) following NECC’s commitment to provide opportunities for North East businesses in China. Read
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D1 Oils remains positive despite first half sales drop
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
TROUBLED biofuel company D1 Oils has seen its half-year sales drop further, from £2.2m to £1.5m, as it continues to seek extra funding for its jatropha planting venture. Read
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Rock denies chairman is ready to join insurer Pearl
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
NORTHERN Rock last night moved to quash speculation it will be losing its chairman Ron Sandler to recently revamped life insurer Pearl. Read
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Office furniture company aims for £30m of sales
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
A NORTH East office furniture manufacturer believes it can add £3m to its year-on-year sales as a result of its work in the public sector, which includes providing furniture to the MoD in Iraq and Afghanistan. Read
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Workers in firing line after telecom giants link up
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
THOUSANDS of North East call centre jobs are in jeopardy after the merger of two mobile phone firms. Read
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Cheesy grins for a blue vein winner
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
A CHEESEMAKER from Hutton Henry near Hartlepool has secured one of the most coveted awards for speciality food producers in the UK, just 14 months after ditching her career as an office worker. Read
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Home improvement drive good news for Kingfisher
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
RETAILER Kingfisher racked up better-than-forecast half-year profits as householders continued to shell out on home improvements rather than moving. Read
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Aquascutum brand returns to UK
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
FASHION brand Aquascutum is to return to British ownership after entrepreneur Harold Tillman sealed a deal to buy the business. Read
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Warning as deflation in high street continues
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
DEFLATION has arrived on Britain’s high street for the first time since February 2007 as the recession continues to drag down both prices and demand. Read
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Pub operator sounds note of pessimism
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
ROBUST trading figures from pubs and brewing group Greene King have failed to brighten the company’s view of prospects for the industry. Read
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Cash cow may be running dry
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
TEES Valley businesses which have been sustained by maintained spending in the public sector during the recession were given their clearest indication yet that the Government’s cash cow was running dry. Read
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North's electric plans accelerate
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
A REGIONAL drive to become a global hub for electric cars today moves up a gear with a multi-million pound boost for a charging network. Read
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Sports Direct raises earnings target
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
SPORTS Direct International, controlled by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, has raised its annual earnings forecast after enjoying a jump in sales during the summer. Read
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Barclays fined £2.45m for abuse of new rules
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
BARCLAYS has been fined £2.45m by the City watchdog for serious weaknesses in transaction reporting at its investment banking arm. Read
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Royal recognition for transport giant Arriva
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
TRANSPORT giant Arriva yesterday received official royal recognition for the huge growth of its overseas business. Read
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Challenging boozey weekend image
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
A NEW bid to change the image of Newcastle city centre from a party city for young revellers into a sophisticated shopping and cultural centre is about to be launched. Read
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Cash boost to create businesses and jobs
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
A PLAN to create businesses and jobs in Northumberland’s northernmost town has won a £270,000 cash boost which will enable it to help more new firms to grow. Read
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Auld brothers buy again and look to more growth
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
THE owners of one of the North East's biggest double-glazing companies have taken over another well-known brand as the industry continues to see consolidation. Read
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Sir Peter takes senior role at fishing tackle firm Sonic
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
SIR Peter Vardy has netted a leading UK supplier of angling equipment with plans to help the North East company expand further into international markets. Read
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Innovative firms make top tech list
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
TWO North East technology companies have made it into a prestigious list of the top 100 UK businesses in their field. Read
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Let's show the world what we're made of
Sep 09 2009 | Business News
TODAY sees the launch of our Go Global campaign in association with North East Chamber of Commerce which aims to encourage businesses to export more of their goods and services. Read
