Feb
2010
Articles from 5th Feb 2010
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MEP backs lift-off for hi-tech scanner
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
AN INNOVATIVE technology firm could be held back by a lack of co-ordinated security at European airports. Read
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Retail chain Blacks makes £20m cash call
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
RETAIL chain Blacks Leisure today asked City investors for more than £20m to help fund a major overhaul and expansion of its estate. Read
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Ten Alps piloting North online science channel
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
MEDIA production company Ten Alps is piloting an online science channel in the North East which will broadcast the success of the region’s most innovative businesses. Read
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Union hopes Glaxo will be spared fresh cuts
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
UNION chiefs remain optimistic that the latest round of job cuts announced by drugs giant GlaxoSmith Kline will not affect the 800 staff at its Barnard Castle plant. Read
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Stephen Jokelson is all set to bounce back
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
A REAL estate entrepreneur who fell victim to Dubai’s property market crash is now confident of bouncing back after attending an innovative programme that aims to retain talent in the North East. Read
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CBI predict interest rates rise in summer
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
The CBI said the Bank would have to consider returning monetary conditions “towards more normal levels” as the economy recovered. Read
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'Priority' pledge from Teesside dealership in Toyota recall
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
THE boss of a Teesside Toyota dealership said he was taking on extra staff and extending opening hours to deal with the worst recall in the Japanese car giant’s history. Read
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New fund set up to help small technology firms
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
MORE than 70 small science, electronics and engineering firms in County Durham can get help to grow with a new £700,000 fund. Read
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Improving trends reported by builder Bellway
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Bellway added to evidence that the housing market is improving with news that it is selling more homes and has more on order than it did a year ago. Read
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Innovative Pro-Ad gifts get your brand noticed
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
IF you thought the world of promotional gifts was all about umbrellas and USB sticks, then think again. Read
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Car component company Drivelink seeks buyer
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
A TYNESIDE motor component company has called in the administrators after losing a major customer. Read
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Business leaders welcome halt to QE scheme
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
NORTH East business leaders have welcomed the Bank of England’s decision to freeze interest rates again and put its quantitative easing (QE) scheme on hold. Read
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North East recycling firm hit by fall in demand
Feb 05 2010 | Business News
TAXPAYER-OWNED company Premier Waste Management plummeted to a £430,000 loss after a fall in demand, the loss of contracts and a problem with its recycling plant. Read
