Dec
2009
Articles from 3rd Dec 2009
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Nuclear centre backed
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
CLUSTER group NOF Energy has welcomed a new nuclear advanced manufacturing centre. Read
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Plans will boost green energy take-up on Teesside
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
GREEN sector bosses say Government’s ‘smart meter for every home’ and grid upgrade plans will boost green energy take-up on Teesside. Read
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Bank bosses’quit warning
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
THE directors of The Royal Bank of Scotland are threatening to quit if the Treasury blocks plans to pay out an estimated £1.5bn in bonuses to staff in its investment arm, it was reported today. RBS board members were reportedly advised to resign if they lose the power to run the largely state-owned bank for the benefit of shareholders. Chancellor Alistair Darling signalled he is prepared to veto the size of the RBS bonus pool, which is around 50% bigger than last year. News of the row came as City Minister Lord Myners warned that at least 5,000 UK bankers will earn more than £1m this year unless action is taken. Read
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Corus announce plans to drop title in favour of Tata
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
CORUS could officially operate as Tata next year it has emerged. Read
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Best results in circumstances
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
THE largest private client investment manager in the UK, whose Teesside office last month took on the directors of the outgoing local Barclay’s Wealth division, said it would maintain its dividend as it announced a £21.9m fall in pre-tax profits. Read
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Unions threaten to boycott Brulines
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
UNIONS are planning demonstrations at Stockton-based Brulines over allegations that the company’s beer monitoring systems are helping drive pubs out of business. Read
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City leaders reveal economic masterplan for Newcastle and Gateshead
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
CITY leaders have revealed a £190m economic masterplan which is set to transform Newcastle and Gateshead. Read
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Wearside freezing tank firm set to grow
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
A FAMILY-RUN manufacturer of freezing tanks is looking to grow its business and expand its product range as it moves into bigger headquarters. Read
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Washington security firm posts first-half profit loss
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
ANTI-COUNTERFEITING device maker OpSec Security swung to a £360,000 first-half loss from the previous £220,000 profit, on the back of a 14% fall in revenues. Read
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Brewin results 'satisfactory', despite fall in profits
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
STOCKBROKER and fund manager Brewin Dolphin has seen annual profits slide, despite total income climbing to £212.3m from £206.5m. Read
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RBS fears staff exodus if bonuses are curbed
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
ROYAL Bank of Scotland (RBS) has warned that Treasury control over its bonus payments could place it at a “significant competitive disadvantage”. Read
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Talent Challenge project keeps skilled staff here
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
A MANAGER who was made redundant starts his new job this week after taking part in a project aimed at retaining skilled workers in the North East. Read
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Societies announce merger plans
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
THE Yorkshire and Chelsea building societies have confirmed plans to merge in a deal that will lead to job losses but no windfall for members. Read
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Amanda smells the coffee and gets on eco-friendly bike
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
A MOTHER of twins is getting on her bike as part of a new business venture which will see her bring fresh tea and coffee to the masses. Read
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Independent books shops manage to stay afloat during tough times
Dec 03 2009 | Business News
IN a world where the multiples pile 'em high and sell 'em cheap and online colossus Amazon continues to dominate, how can independent bookshops compete? Karen Dent reports. Read
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Tie ‘doubles my cost’
Dec 03 2009 | Evening Gazette Business News
BRULINES has been caught up in a wider battle to overturn an Office of Fair Trading (OfT) ruling on the controversial beer tie. Read
