Oct
2009
Articles from 28th Oct 2009
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Tesco to create 1,000 jobs in Newcastle
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco has pledged to create 1,000 jobs with the opening of a new customer services centre in Newcastle. Read
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Politician calls for new runway
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
The call comes as a report recently said a public service obligation (PSO) - which would effectively ring-fence landing slots for flights from Teesside to Heathrow - could cost the region an initial £21.5m and up to £2m a year thereafter. Read
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High street sales boost but not plain sailing yet
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
HIGH street sales grew at their fastest annual rate for almost two years in October, according to the CBI. Read
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Yell extends deadline for finance deal
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
STRUGGLING Yellow Pages firm Yell has said it has again extended the deadline to agree a refinancing deal for its £3.8bn debt. Read
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Warning on small firms' lending
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
LENDING to small businesses remains a "major question" in the outlook for the UK's economy, a Bank of England rate-setter has warned. Read
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Administrators take Mike Ashley's stake
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
NEWCASTLE United owner Mike Ashley's retail company Sports Direct has lost its 29% stake in outdoor chain Blacks Leisure after administrators of failed Icelandic bank Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander (KSF) took control of the holding. Read
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Nissan Micra production in Sunderland increases by 40%
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
PRODUCTION of Micras at Nissan's Sunderland factory has surged by 40% due to the scrappage scheme but it is feared levels will dip again once the Government's 'cash for bangers' pot of money runs out. Read
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Local expertise lures Indian software firm
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
AN Indian business software company is moving to Sunderland to take advantage of the North East’s software expertise. Read
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Energy giant BP shows signs of weathering oil slump
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
ENERGY giant BP has showed signs of weathering the slump in oil prices today with a smaller-than-expected fall in third quarter profits. Read
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Energy firm is powering ahead in business boom
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
AN oil and gas inspection firm is planning to create a new division after beating its own five-year growth targets in just 18 months. Read
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Cramlington TA soldier signs up to latest mission
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
A TERRITORIAL Army soldier who served in Iraq is literally shouting from the rooftops about her new business, which helps people to manage events and parties online. Read
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Tyneside golf tour operator prepares to go into administration
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
THOUSANDS of golfers face missing out on their holidays as a Tyneside tour operator prepares to go into administration. Read
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Gem of a bright idea to ward off depression
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
A SINGLE mum has turned a potential disaster into a bright business idea. Anthea Rowley was inspired to create Flouro Bling jewellery after suffering from depression when she was unable to find a job. Read
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Newcastle City Council get keys to Northern Rock Tower
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
A MULTI-MILLION pound deal to buy the Northern Rock Tower has been finalised. Read
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Northern Rock will be split, but stay in North East
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
THE sale of Northern Rock will be kick-started today with Brussels approving its split into a "good" and "bad" bank. Read
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Last ditch talks
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
A DECISION on whether to press ahead with a fresh wave of postal strikes will be taken by union leaders today - just hours before the industrial action is due to start. Read
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Early success for innovative hearing product
Oct 28 2009 | Business News
TECHNOLOGY developed by a North East company that worked on safety systems for the redeveloped Wimbledon tennis complex and Tate Britain is aiming to revolutionise life for people with hearing difficulties. Read
