Nov
2009
Articles from 5th Nov 2009
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Teesside trial for recycling plant
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
A WORLD first in renewable technology that could revolutionise the chemical process industry by reducing its reliance on petrochemical feedstocks, looks set to be trialled on Teesside. Read
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Frank Haslam Milan plans to create 200 jobs
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
HOUSE builder Frank Haslam Milan (FHM) said it has bucked the slump in the ailing construction industry and unveiled plans to create up to 200 jobs over the next two years after winning a clutch of new public sector contracts. Read
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North firms urged to compete for Olympic work
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
SCORES of North East firms have secured millions of pounds worth of work on the 2012 Olympics and more regional businesses are being encouraged to bid for almost £2bn of remaining contracts. Read
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Waste mountain rises up into row
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
A HARTLEPOOL skip hire company has come under fire from its neighbours for building up a large waste mountain. Read
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Marks & Spencer beats forecasts on profits
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
MARKS & Spencer is stepping up the competition with other store chains after posting an unexpected rise in half-year profits. Read
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It’s a Rok solid year for construction firm
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
BUILDING firm Rok, which has a base in Middlesbrough, today said forecast full-year results were in line with its expectations. Read
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Search on to find replacement for prestigious post
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
THE search is under way to find a leading North East businessperson to take up a prestigious role at Newcastle University Business School. Read
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Berwick students rise to challenge with ideas
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
TEAMS of entrepreneurial students have impressed the experts with their ideas and enthusiasm in the first round of an enterprise challenge scheme in north Northumberland. Read
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Go-Ahead to supply school buses in America
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
PUBLIC transport giant Go-Ahead is grabbing a foothold in the lucrative US school bus market. Read
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Newcastle Business School celebrates 20 years
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
NEWCASTLE Business School welcomed back some of the most successful of its 20,000 graduates to toast its 20th anniversary last night. Read
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Record entry for Business for Life Awards
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
A REGIONWIDE hunt for the best talent in healthcare and life sciences has resulted in a record number of entries for the Business for Life Awards. Read
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Union cautious on GM’s plan to shed 10,000 jobs
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
GENERAL Motors said last night that it expects to axe around 10,000 jobs across Europe as part of its restructuring of Vauxhall and Opel. Read
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Wetherspoon optimistic about full-year prospects
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
PUBS chain JD Wetherspoon is optimistic about full-year prospects despite a first quarter sales slowdown. Read
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Recession takes toll on bus and train operator
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
FIRSTGROUP has seen profits dragged down by the recession both in the UK and in the US for its Greyhound intercity coach business. Read
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Strikes to bite again
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
MORE strikes are due to get under way tomorrow unless a deal to end the long-running Royal Mail row over jobs, pay and modernisation is struck. Read
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Together in the kitchen
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
A FATHER and son have gone into business together to head up the new restaurant at a Teesside hotel. Read
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Rock expects solid gains in second half of year
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
NORTHERN Rock says it is making “good progress” in restructuring its finances ahead of being split up as the mortgage market picks up. Read
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Petroplus job fears growing
Nov 05 2009 | Business News
PETROPLUS appeared today to confirm plans to close its refining operation at Teesside and turn the plant into a terminal and storage facility. Read
