Dec
2009
Articles from 18th Dec 2009
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Corus taskforce will examine all alternatives
Dec 18 2009 | Business News
CORUS bosses and union leaders have agreed to establish a joint taskforce to ensure all alternatives to mothballing the Teesside Cast Products plant are “fully examined”. Read
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USA giant set to take over Avecia
Dec 18 2009 | Business News
A TEESSIDE biotechnology firm is set to be taken over by a US pharmaceutical giant in a move that will safeguard 500 local jobs. Read
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Newstoresin the pipeline
Dec 18 2009 | Business News
A SCOTTISH discount health and beauty chain is eyeing further expansion on Teesside after opening new stores in Billingham and Darlington. Read
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GSK in running for new factory
Dec 18 2009 | Business News
THE North-east has been earmarked as a potential location for a £300m pharmaceutical factory. Read
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Retail figures show slump is far from over
Dec 18 2009 | Business News
HOPES of a bumper Christmas for retailers have been dealt a blow by trading figures showing the slump is still far from over. Read
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Giant Hargreaves Services powers on
Dec 18 2009 | Business News
ENERGY, waste and minerals giant Hargreaves Services is looking to create hundreds of jobs in the North East after winning work including the contract to build six power stations. Read
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Painful measures pay off as Northern Bear reports upturn
Dec 18 2009 | Business News
BUILDING services firm Northern Bear has seen revenues plummet by 26% and profits fall by over 60% during a tough six months, but believes it may be over the worst after witnessing a significant upturn in recent months. Read
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Passenger revenues up for rail franchise
Dec 18 2009 | Business News
TRANSPORT giant Arriva, which runs services including the CrossCountry rail franchise, has seen a “substantial improvement“ in passenger revenues in recent weeks. Read
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New chairman for Northumbria Larder
Dec 18 2009 | Business News
AN executive who worked at some of the world’s biggest food and drinks groups is to head up one of the biggest champions of North East produce. Read
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£4.6m cash injection to help create new jobs
Dec 18 2009 | Business News
A NEW scheme which aims to create 100 jobs by giving 700 North East SMEs the equipment they need to succeed has been launched with the backing of £4.6m in funding. Read
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Computer workers in first of six strikes
Dec 18 2009 | Business News
WORKERS at computer giant Fujitsu, including scores at its Newcastle site, will stage the first of six 24-hour strikes today in a row over pay, pensions and jobs. Read
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£4.6m fund toboostjobs
Dec 18 2009 | Evening Gazette Business News
A NEW scheme which aims to create 100 jobs by giving 700 North-east SMEs the equipment they need to succeed has been launched with the backing of £4.6m in funding. Read
