Dec
2009
Articles from 15th Dec 2009
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House sales steady
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
HOUSE sales are holding up in the region despite a fall in demand, new research has shown. Read
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Retailers set up shop at The Mall
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
TWO retailers have opened up bases at The Mall in Middlesbrough ahead of the festive trading rush. Read
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North East companies can have slice of £125m fund
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
NORTH East companies can today apply for a slice of a new £125m venture capital fund which is expected to support more than 850 small and medium-sized companies over the next five years. Read
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Unions fight for future of steel
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
FURTHER talks over the future of Teesside Cast Products are scheduled for today as Michael Leahy, leader of the Community union, is due to meet with Business Secretary Lord Mandelson. Read
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Liane is tackling childhood problems
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
A FORMER primary school teacher and psychology graduate from Durham has set up a successful counselling service. Read
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Plans in pipeline for Teesside wind farm
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
A DEVELOPER has revealed plans for a multi-million pound wind farm development on land around Stillington, near Stockton. Read
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Local lad brings troubled leisure chain back home
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
THE new Northumberland-born owner of troubled leisure chain Premium Bars and Restaurants (PBR) is returning the firm to its North East roots by moving back into its previous head offices in Newcastle city centre. Read
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Cadbury's stinging rebuke to suitor Kraft
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
CADBURY has accused Kraft of trying to buy it "on the cheap" as it set out a robust defence against the US suitor's £10bn hostile bid. Read
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A cup of cheer for coffee business Costa
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
COFFEE business Costa appears to have continued to defy the recession as owner Whitbread reported another "outstanding" performance by the chain. Read
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Dubai's £6bn Abu Dhabi lifeline welcomed
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
DUBAI'S £6bn handout from oil-rich neighbour Abu Dhabi has been welcomed by London investors as financial stocks and blue-chip banks moved higher. Read
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Exxon buys natural gas producer
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
US OIL giant Exxon Mobil is buying Texan natural gas producer XTO Energy in a £25bn deal which includes £6bn of its new acquisition's debt. Read
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Warm feeling for Daisy Chain’s renewables project
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
A NORTON charity’s shelved renewables project is back up and running. Read
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Region is leading UK on rate of recovery
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
HOPES for economic recovery in the region have been boosted after a new report revealed that overall business activity has returned to pre-recession levels. Read
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Nissan says battery plant still on track
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
NISSAN last night insisted a project designed to bring manufacturing jobs to the North East is on track, despite concerns over the Government’s help for the car industry. Read
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North firm aims to double turnover as military deal moves closer
Dec 15 2009 | Business News
A TECHNOLOGY firm is close to striking deals with US and European military organisations as part of plans to double turnover in five years. Read
