Nov
2009
Articles from 4th Nov 2009
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Backing for skills
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
MIDDLESBROUGH Council is giving businesses the chance to take part in a series of free skills workshops thanks to European funding. Read
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It’s just great to belong, BT managers discover
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
TWO members of the region’s largest business membership organisation have realised the benefits of belonging after working closely together to improve management skills through the downturn. Read
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Flexibility key to North East Chamber's award win
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
FLEXIBLE working practices have helped the North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) raise staff retention rates from 76% last year to 90% this year, as well as winning it a prestigious award. Read
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Mech-Tool turnover rockets after IT upgrades
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
A DARLINGTON company has proven to be a real innovator after investing in a modern IT infrastructure which has increased turnover to £18m in just two years. Read
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Doubt cast over festive cheer on the high street
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
The two months before Christmas are still the most important for retailers but, after last year’s slump saw the end of big names such as Woolworths, bosses are approaching the festive period with trepidation. Chris Knox reports Read
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Interest in a bakery rises
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
WORK is continuing to safeguard the future of 35 Teesside workers at a Middlesbrough bakers which went into administration last month. Read
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Mandy’s campus blueprint welcomed
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
NORTH-EAST business leaders have welcomed Lord Mandelson’s new blueprint on the future of the UK’s universities which includes focusing funding on key areas such as science and engineering - and encouraging stronger links with industry. Read
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Corus workers’ bonus
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
THOUSANDS of Teesside steelworkers stood down the threat of industrial action today as Corus agreed to pay outstanding bonuses before Christmas. Read
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Green technology is the way forward for Ebac
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
A MANUFACTURER of water coolers and dehumidifiers is using green energy technology to help turn around its fortunes after shelving its expansion plans and cutting 100 staff over the last two years. Read
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Public transport giant Go-Ahead drives into US
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
NORTH public transport giant Go-Ahead is grabbing a foothold in the lucrative US school bus market. Read
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Northern Rock encouraged by second half trading
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
NATIONALISED Northern Rock said today that it expected a "significant improvement" in second-half trading as growth in mortgage arrears slowed. Read
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Air fears over green tax
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
TEES Valley Airport bosses have issued a stark warning against too many green penalties for UK aviation. Read
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Cash grants are just the job for small businesses
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
FIRMS in North Tyneside have landed more than £250,000 from a council scheme to improve their property and help them beat the recession. Read
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Estate agent BHP opens new branch in city
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
GROWING confidence in the housing market has prompted a North East estate agency to open a new branch in Durham. Read
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DCS change will bring more than 50 new jobs
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
A CLEANING company expects to create more than 50 jobs over the next 12 months after transforming its business model and setting up a catering franchise. Read
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Outdoor clothing chain to create 40 new jobs
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
OUTDOOR clothing chain GO Outdoors is set to create more than 40 jobs in Newcastle as part of its aggressive expansion plans to open 19 new stores by 2011. Read
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Outdoor chain Blacks Leisure plans ‘survival’ deal
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
TROUBLED outdoor chain Blacks Leisure has finalised plans for a rescue deal to “ensure the survival” of its core business and preserve more than 4,000 jobs. Read
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No7 Protect & Perfect boosts Boots sales
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
DEMAND for anti-ageing creams has helped Alliance Boots report a surge in sales growth at its health and beauty arm. Read
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Terry Laybourne plans steak and ale eatery
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
AWARD-WINNING North East restaurateur Terry Laybourne is working on plans to open a new steak and ale eatery on Tyneside in the New Year. Read
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Tor Coatings aims to be a DIY market leader
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
A PAINT manufacturer expects to add another £5m to its £25m turnover after investing in a new aerosol paint-making facility and becoming a market leader on the DIY market. Read
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Stainton Metal stand tall in spotlight
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
A LIGHTING column manufacturer is looking forward to a bright future despite the downwards dip in new house builds. Read
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Demand enables Barbour to weather storm
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
CLOTHING maker Barbour says it is holding its own against tough competition in the recession-hit fashion market after seeing a healthy rise in profits last year. Read
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Your nuclear chance
Nov 04 2009 | Business News
NEW nuclear is here and now - that was the message from a UK powerhouse company to North-east delegates. Read
