Jan
2010
Articles from 27th Jan 2010
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Cautious welcome to official end of UK recession
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
AS the UK economy dragged itself across the finish line, local bosses gave a cautious welcome to news that billions of pounds of quantitative easing, low interest rates and 18 months of recessionary grief were officially over. The UK’s longest recession for more than 60 years ended yesterday - but business leaders expect recovery to be slow. Read
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Artenius jobs return as plant is rescued
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
ARTENIUS UK, the chemical company that went down with the loss of more than 250 Teesside jobs in July, was bought out of administration this morning. Read
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Norwegian firm eyes Teesside link
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
A NORWEGIAN industrial pipe-cleaning firm is looking to set up its first UK subsidiary by forming a joint venture with a North-east-based start-up. Read
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Dicksons set up fund for communities
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
NORTH East charity The Community Foundation has set up a new fund to help family food business Dicksons support a wide range of community and voluntary organisations across the region. Read
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Inspiring North Shields company in voluntary liquidation
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
A BUSINESS that has provided hundreds of fledgling businesses get off the ground has gone into voluntary liquidation after its founder’s son became ill. Read
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Sunderland car plant still 'biggest car producer'
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
NISSAN'S Sunderland plant has retained its record as the UK’s largest car producer for the 12th year on the trot. Read
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Web stamp collecting could become big business for Newcastle company
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
STAMP collecting could become big business for a Newcastle company which has developed new online trading software. Read
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Tyneside recycling firm's £10m expansion plan
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
AN ambitious Tyneside recycling firm is on track to raise £10m to fund further expansion after securing £14m to more than double its production facilities during the credit crunch. Read
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North East Trust to encourage entrepreneurship
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
ONE of the most successful entrepreneurs to come out of the North East has launched a bid to encourage young people to get into business. Read
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Washington firm helps bridge jobs gap overseas
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
A FIRM that helps road bridges weather cold, rain and traffic has been bought out by a US multi-national and now expects to create a "significant" number of jobs as it enters new foreign markets. Read
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Former IT manager sets up Tyneside sailing business
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
A FORMER IT manager at sportswear giant Nike returned to his love of sailing to start a business when he was made redundant. Read
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North East oil and gas services firm is sold for £60,000
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
A YEAR after a £500,000 investment a North East oil and gas services company has been sold for £60,000 after it went into administration with the loss of 12 jobs. Read
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Festive cheer or one last hurrah?
Jan 27 2010 | Business News
AS the recession finally ends, Christopher Knox looks at the latest figures from high street retailers and asks whether a happy Christmas will lead to strong trading in 2010. Read
