Oct
2009
Articles from 24th Oct 2009
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Firms on the small screen to boost business
Oct 24 2009 | Business News
COMPANIES in Northumberland have been hitting television screens to show off the attractions of setting up shop in Wansbeck. Read
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Couple’s life-change decision pays off
Oct 24 2009 | Business News
THE endeavours of a husband and wife team who gave up successful careers to save the future of their family’s business have paid off as the firm prepares to double in size. Read
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Electric tech first for team
Oct 24 2009 | Business News
A BLYTH-based energy technology team has become the first to install a revolutionary electrical device into a commercial supply network. Read
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Shops in line for awards
Oct 24 2009 | Business News
SUNDERLAND City Centre Management and Sunderland City Council have launched the first Sunderland City Centre Retail Awards. Read
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Airline boss is arrested
Oct 24 2009 | Business News
THE Nigerian businessman aiming to restore Teesside’s air link with London has been arrested and quizzed by fraud squad officers. Read
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Mandelson hails export campaign
Oct 24 2009 | Business News
LORD Mandelson last night urged North East companies to export their way to recovery as he put his weight behind The Journal’s go Global campaign. Read
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More airtime for brand Fergie
Oct 24 2009 | Business News
THE Duchess of York has sold TV and merchandising rights to her recent children’s books and her “brand” in the US and Canada as part of a deal with film-maker Handmade. Read
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Stay-at-home Brits boost Amazon
Oct 24 2009 | Business News
ONLINE retailer Amazon has defied the economic slump to post a 33% rise in sales at its UK and international arm in the three months to September. Read
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Profits leap for BSkyB
Oct 24 2009 | Business News
BROADCASTER BSkyB has reported a 40% leap in first-quarter profits as it said strong demand from new customers for high-definition viewing helped offset higher numbers of customers quitting the group. Read
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Number of mortgage approvals on increase
Oct 24 2009 | Business News
THE number of mortgages approved for house purchase has bounced back to levels last seen at the beginning of 2008. Read
