Jan
2010
Articles from 25th Jan 2010
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Tories warned on loan fund
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
THE Conservatives were warned to keep their hands off the North-east as the regional development agency - which may go under Tory plans for local government reform - launched a £125m business loan fund. Read
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Join the drive to aid electric vehicles
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
BUSINESSES in the Tees Valley are being urged to get a move on if they want to secure as much Government cash for electric cars as possible. Read
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New fire kit shows site intent
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
SEMPCORP, the company responsible for providing infrastructure and services to companies on the Wilton chemical site, has invested £270,000 in new fire protection equipment. Read
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Xena Systems gets a lift in United States
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
AN award-winning Middlesbrough manufacturer is aiming to double turnover after expanding its reach in the US. Read
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Warm welcome for a rubbish report
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
TEES Valley’s waste experts have echoed a highly critical review of Government attempts to tackle the UK’s waste mountain. Read
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Investment will spark sales in electric cars
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
A SUBSTANTIAL new investment by three venture capitalists will help propel joint sales at two of the region’s low-carbon vehicle companies from £3.5m to almost £20m in the next three years. Read
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Darling warns president on plan to rein in banks
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
CHANCELLOR Alistair Darling has sent out a warning shot to America not to go it alone with bank sector reforms. Read
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Cadbury boss says British companies need protecting
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
A RAFT of nationally important companies including British Gas parent Centrica are at risk of foreign predators unless the Government steps in to protect them, says Cadbury chairman Roger Carr. Read
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Tesco climbs into bed with Jackie Collins for new film
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco is making its movie debut with a joint venture to make films of books by best-selling authors, it was announced today. Read
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County Durham woman opens activity centre in Bishop Auckland
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
A FORMER childminder is putting her skills to good use and has opened a children’s soft play area. Read
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North East employers on hunt for call centre workers
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
ONE of the UK's largest contact centre recruitment events takes place in Sunderland this month as one of the city's most successful industries continues to go from strength to strength. Read
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Nissan contract secures jobs at Sunderland car parts plant
Jan 25 2010 | Business News
A CAR parts manufacturer says it is now back in the black after securing new work with Nissan and believes its remaining workforce is now safe after cutting more than 100 staff over the last 15 months. Read
