Dec
2009
Articles from 12th Dec 2009
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MPhitsbackatmayor’swords
Dec 12 2009 | Business News
AN MP has hit back at scathing criticism of the Government’s handling of the Teesside steel crisis. Read
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Regional future for antennae
Dec 12 2009 | Business News
A TECHNOLOGY firm is to set up a new facility in the region to develop the next generation of antennae products. Read
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Awards for energy players who have met challenge
Dec 12 2009 | Business News
SHINING lights of the region’s oil, gas and energy sectors have been recognised at an awards ceremony hosted by industry body NOF Energy. Read
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Record results and extra staff for fashion empire
Dec 12 2009 | Business News
NEW figures have revealed how the one of the North East’s biggest fashion empires shook off the darkest retail conditions for decades by recording record results and boosting staff numbers by 15%. Read
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Shell lands Iraqi oilfield deal
Dec 12 2009 | Business News
ROYAL Dutch Shell has landed one of only two deals in the latest auction of Iraqi oil assets. The Anglo-Dutch oil giant, in partnership with Malaysia’s state-run Petronas Carigali, secured rights to the Manjoon field in the Basra region. Read
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Delayed Airbus makes maiden flight
Dec 12 2009 | Business News
THE Airbus A400M military transport plane made its maiden flight yesterday into the Spanish skies. Read
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Parent company HMV hit by weak Waterstone's
Dec 12 2009 | Business News
MUSIC and games group HMV has said a worsening performance from its Waterstone’s book chain was hitting sales growth as the business suffers in tough markets. Read
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Crude oil price drives up costs costs
Dec 12 2009 | Business News
MANUFACTURING input costs are rising at the fastest annual rate for a year due to higher oil prices, official figures showed. Read
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Whitbread to target Europe coffee chain
Dec 12 2009 | Business News
LEISURE group Whitbread has confirmed a potential expansion to its coffee empire as it revealed takeover talks with central European chain Coffeeheaven International. Read
