Oct
2009
Articles from 21st Oct 2009
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Award shortlist contenders revealed
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
TODAY we can reveal the shortlist of candidates who have made it through to final judging in the race to be acknowledged as this year’s most inspirational regional business leaders. Read
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Delivering impact where companies need it most
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
ALASTAIR MacColl has spent two years leading the region’s largest independent company specialising in enterprise, business support and economic development. Read
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New home buyers help mortgage lending to rise
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
STRONG demand from people buying a new home helped mortgage lending edge up by 2% during September to its second highest level this year. Read
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Lloyds in deal to offload part of private client funds
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
LLOYDS Banking Group has announced a deal worth up to £35.4m to offload part of its private client fund management business. Read
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Qataris' cash-in prompts rumours
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
QATAR'S sovereign wealth fund is cashing in more than 379 million Barclays share options in a move fuelling further speculation over its interest in Sainsbury's. Read
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Tory plan losers
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
CONSERVATIVE plans to dump the regional development agencies and give more power to democratically elected councils could seriously disadvantage business in the North-east. Read
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Executive of the year winner is...
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
AN IT specialist leading one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK, an award winning PR consultancy chief, the uncompromising head of the firm which fought to decommission the ghost ships on Teesside, and a scientist who’s combating global terrorism are among the top Tees Valley business people in the running for this year’s North East Executive of the Year Award. Read
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3 put numbers up
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
NORTH-EAST call centre group Garlands is creating 50 jobs after securing more business with mobile phone network 3. Read
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Gatwick sale key to London links
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
THE sale of Gatwick Airport could open up more routes between Teesside and London, a former local MP has claimed. Read
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Electric sparks flying at Nissan
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
THE boss of Nissan's Sunderland plant said he was confident it had done all it could to attract electric vehicle manufacturing to the region - but said it was still in a race with two other European countries to land the work. Read
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Arcade game has serious message
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
MIDDLESBROUGH Council staff got in the driving seat to save hundreds of pounds a year at the forecourts. Read
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Dene Group gets funding for expansion
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
FILM production firm Dene Group has secured a new £600,000 financial facility as it prepares to expand on the back of the internet TV revolution. Read
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Connor Solutions scoops major new contract
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
A NORTH east electronics firm is reaping the rewards of planning for and investing in its future after securing a major new contract with one of the world’s leading audio/visual equipment designers. Read
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Bucket-loads of orders for Midland Steel Traders
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
GIANT metal buckets designed and manufactured in the North East and exported to mining and construction companies worldwide are helping a family business to hold its own in the teeth of the recession. Read
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'End the nightmare of the men-only boards'
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
HARRIET HARMAN has told the City it must end the "nightmare of men-only boards" and ensure the equality of pay and representation for women in financial services. Read
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Scent of 50% rise in annual City bonuses raises hackles
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
THE City is preparing a 50% rise in annual bonuses to £6bn as bank profits make a swift recovery, according to a leading research group. Read
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Award shortlist contenders revealed
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
TODAY we can reveal the shortlist of candidates who have made it through to final judging in the race to be acknowledged as this year's most inspirational regional business leaders. Read
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Firms say better times lay ahead
Oct 21 2009 | Business News
ALMOST seven out of 10 small firms in the region are expecting an economic upturn in the New Year and more than half are confident about their prospects. Read
