Nov
2009
Articles from 16th Nov 2009
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Getting into shape to celebrate after the big day
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
A GUISBOROUGH entrepreneur has come up with a new spin on wedding receptions ... after they’ve cut the cake, get your guests to work off the calories at an Army-style boot camp. Read
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Freeze on credit puts brakes on buy-outs
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
THE credit freeze has sparked a sharp decline in the region’s deal-making activity, new figures have shown. Read
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Time to unleash your entrepreneurial ability
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
OVER 250 events are taking place in the region to mark the sixth annual Global Entrepreneurship Week starting today. Read
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Grounds for optimism as coffee chain grows
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
NEWCASTLE bakery chain Milligans has revealed plans to open five new cafes next year - creating over 100 jobs in the process - as it continues its expansion across the North. Read
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Rolls Royce set to supply plane engines
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
JOB security for hundreds of North East engineering staff was welcomed yesterday as Rolls Royce unveiled a £1.2bn boost to its order book. Read
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Bikes and tikes stores do well amid the gloom
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
RETAIL pair Halfords and Mothercare will post interim results this week, having pulled through the recession in decent shape. Read
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Potential bidders probe takeover options at D1 Oils
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
BIOFUELS company D1 Oils says it has received "a number" of approaches about taking over the business, which was founded by North East entrepreneur Karl Watkin. Read
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On course for Heroes
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
STUDENTS across the North- east are being targeted by an educational programme as part of the If We Can, You Can campaign, encouraging them to learn more about business and entrepreneurial skills. It is hoped it will persuade them to consider going into business as a serious career option. Read
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Soft flooring soars
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
A STOKESLEY exporter is eyeing growth in the soft flooring market after securing work on a £275m retail development in Scotland. Read
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Nort East ports operator PD Ports has new owner
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
NORTH East-based ports operator PD Ports has a new owner after shareholders in their current Australian parent company agreed to a £665m rescue package from Canadian property company Brookfield. Read
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Advent puts Matalan bid on its calendar
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
RICHARD Baker, the former boss of Boots, is reported to be leading a £1.5bn bid for Matalan by the owner of discount chain Poundland. Read
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Banks' cash still not getting to businesses
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
THE £200bn injected into the financial system to boost lending has not filtered through to Britain's small and medium-sized businesses, a new survey has claimed. Read
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We'll keep it local - MGT Power
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
THE first of the major tenders for building one of the largest electricity- from-biomass plants in the world at Teesport should be granted early in the new year, MGT Power director Chris Moore said. Read
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Tate's welcome change of strategy
Nov 16 2009 | Business News
WE are upgrading our recommendation on Tate & Lyle to outperform. Read
