Nov
2009
Articles from 11th Nov 2009
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Scientific centre at the heart of groundbreaking work
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
WHERE once our export routes were forged by the kings of heavy industry, it is now North East scientists who may hold the key to our future international success. Read
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Tesco growth after two-year standstill
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
RETAIL giant Tesco has seen its first market share growth in almost two years as it fights back against competition, new industry figures show. Read
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Convergys expands before it moves in
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
US call centre firm Convergys is looking to create up to 75 extra jobs after announcing that it is to take up 10,000sq ft of extra space at the Quorum Business Park in Newcastle. Read
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Ashington gym Loose Cannons finds its niche
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
A MARTIAL arts and boxing fan has brought his own sports together with children’s dance, women’s fitness and a tattoo studio in what he reckons is the only complex of its kind in the North East. Read
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Tees centre is the tops
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
A TEESSIDE contact centre is celebrating after being named the best in the region. Read
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On-line sales fashionable
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
AWARD-WINNING designer store Psyche has unveiled plans to boost on-line fashion sales by 500% and match turnover through its Middlesbrough outlet. Read
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Lloyds pledges cash for start-ups
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
BUSINESS leaders have welcomed a pledge by Lloyds Banking Group to help 300,000 new start-ups in the next three years. Read
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It adds up to success
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
A TEESSIDE scaffolding firm has reduced its annual costs by almost 50% thanks to a flexible financial accountancy model. Read
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First choice labels sold second hand
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
STOCKTON’S Wellington Square sees a new concept in retailing opening today. Read
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BSM changes hands again
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
THE British School of Motoring has changed hands for the second time in less than a year after its bosses unveiled a £10m deal to take the wheel. Read
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Bank giants widen gap with state aid rivals
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
BANKING giants HSBC and Barclays unveiled stronger underlying profits so far this year as the gulf widens with their beleaguered taxpayer-supported counterparts. Read
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Middlesbrough flooring specialist hits the heights
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
A MIDDLESBROUGH-based flooring specialist has received the biggest order in its 20 year history as part of a major £275m retail development in Scotland. Read
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Marine firm sets a course for new global markets
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
A MARINE engineering firm is preparing to sail into a number of new international markets with its technology which will help clean up the high seas. Read
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Carbon Reduction Commitment struggle for firms
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
HUNDREDS of firms could face an administrative nightmare next year when the Government’s Carbon Reduction Commitment comes into force. Read
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Yell's £660m cash call to investors
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
DIRECTORIES firm Yell is to raise £660m from investors after announcing the latest part of a drive to shore up its finances. Read
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Bosses' pay cut as Esh Group goes into red
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
THE top executives at one of the region's largest private businesses have taken a 30% pay cut after axing 200 jobs and seeing the firm plummet into the red. Read
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Nifco has set the awards bar high
Nov 11 2009 | Business News
TEES VALLEY’S Nifco UK proved to be the region’s manufacturing star at the 2008 nebusiness awards. Read
