Jan
2010
Articles from 13th Jan 2010
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Health benefits of training your own loyal workforce
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
THE North East Chamber of Commerce (NECC) is encouraging businesses in the region to recruit apprentices in an effort to boost the skills and productivity of their workforce in 2010. Read
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Apprentices help firm to take active steps to grow
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
A NORTH EAST financial services firm has the region's largest business support organisation to thank for helping to expand its workforce. Read
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Artistic inspiration pays off for designer hit by job loss
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
A NORTH Shields artist has turned a blank canvas into a work of art after seeking help from Business Link to launch It's Your Picture, an e-commerce business specialising in photo to canvas gifts. Read
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Refinerywarmsup for start
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
STAFF working to bring the world’s largest wheat biorefinery online at Wilton have had work interrupted by Britain’s arctic weather. Read
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Vertu Motors gearing up for further success
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
RAPIDLY-growing motor dealers Vertu has made its first Scottish acquisition – with the Newcastle firm saying this gives it a base to develop north of the border. Read
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New fund to benefit Gateshead business
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
GATESHEAD Council has given £750,000 to stimulate business investment in Gateshead and help local companies to ride out the recession. Read
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Switch secures 200 jobs at bakery firm Milligans
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
QUICK work by the directors of bakery and coffee shop firm Milligans has secured its future - and that of its 200 workers - after it faced a £300,000 bill following the pre-Christmas collapse of a rival. Read
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Bumper Christmas for Greggs
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
GREGGS is planning to open between 50 and 60 more shops this year as it rolls out the Geordie bakery brand across Britain. Read
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Leisure park's expansion plans
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
THE company behind a Northumberland holiday park which is expected to open later this year has revealed plans to develop an additional leisure centre and shops on the site. Read
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One North East hits spending targets
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
REGIONAL development agency One North East has hit its spending targets after bringing in millions of pounds of European money into businesses in the region. Read
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Employment market picks up but caution is the watchword
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
THE employment market is picking up pace but there are still very real concerns that the economy may relapse in the first half of this year, according to a North East recruitment company. Read
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Gamble's paid off for betting chief
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
LADBROKES has begun the search for a new chief executive after Chris Bell announced plans to leave the bookmaker in the summer. Read
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RBS boss is questioned over bankers' bonuses
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
THE boss of bailed-out Royal Bank of Scotland has insisted that his hands are tied over huge payouts to investment bankers. Read
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Cadbury warning on Kraft takeover
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
DAIRY Milk firm Cadbury has set out its case for independence while urging shareholders not to let US giant Kraft "steal your company". Read
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Profits boost on cards as firm steps up its presence in China
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
ONE of the region's oldest independent chemical firms is on target to record its first annual profit for a number of years as it steps up its presence in China. Read
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Give more support to exporters
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
LOCAL business leaders are urging a major expansion of the export guarantee scheme, introduced last year to stimulate economic recovery. Read
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Motor boss sparks new fears over jobs
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
A BID to bring thousands of electric car production jobs to the region could fail because the Government has not followed up on the North East’s success. Read
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Long-term benefits of your own business
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
THE New Year is the perfect time to make lifestyle changes and pursue ambitions, whether it's improving health and wellbeing, spending more time with the family, or even starting up a new business. Read
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Pension plans could lead to employer contribution cuts
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
TENS of thousands of employers are set to cut the contributions they make to their workers’ pensions as a result of the Government's new pension reforms, the Liberal Democrats have claimed. Read
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Every little helps boost Tesco's festive sales
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
TESCO today hailed its strongest Christmas performance in three years as recession-weary customers bought festive treats and its bumper voucher handout paid off. Read
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Debenhams sees Christmas trading profit
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
DEPARTMENT store group Debenhams says it is pleased with Christmas trading after profits improved for a second year in a row. Read
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Charm sales top Christmas gift list
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
CHARM bracelets and sparklers were top of the Christmas gift list this year, but demand was not enough to prevent a slide in UK sales, according to the owner of H Samuel and Ernest Jones. Read
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Carlisle flower firm sees sales blossom after rebranding
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
A FLOWER wholesaler has seen her sales blossom in the six months since she rebranded her business. Read
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Global steel uplift is key for Teesside
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
STRENGTHENING world demand for steel as every economy apart from Britain appears to dig itself out of the economic crisis, is at the heart of Corus decision to reverse plans to close one of the most vulnerable parts of the TCP plant at Redcar. Read
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Firm steps in to kit out support centre's kitchen
Jan 13 2010 | Business News
A HOME interiors company has stepped in to help a support centre for people with a disability and will provide it with a new £13,000 kitchen - free of charge. Read
