Feb
2010
Articles from 18th Feb 2010
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'Buyers interested in TCP' says Prime Minister
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
The Prime Minister says that buyers are interested in Corus' Teesside Cast Products (TCP) plant, which is set to be mothballed this week with the loss of 1,600 jobs. Read
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Government to counter unease at jobless levels
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
THE GOVERNMENT will use its cabinet meeting in Durham today to counter growing unease at the rising tide of jobless in Tees Valley. Read
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Aker Solutions powers its way to £115m deal
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
TEESSIDE engineering giant, Aker Solutions, has secured a £115m green-energy contract. Read
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Interest sees Voucher scheme grow
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
A £2.4M scheme to boost the competitiveness of North-east SMEs is on track to achieve its targets, project leaders have claimed. Read
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Event set to inspire innovation in the region
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
EXPERTS in training firms to "think outside the box" are leading an event next month to make the North East more innovative. Read
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Take a butcher's at family firm
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
BUTCHER chain Dicksons has become a North East institution over its 57-year history, and its famous saveloy dip has played a special role in helping the business become a popular high street brand. Read
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PM Gordon Brown accuses Cameron of declaring war on the North East
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
PRIME Minister Gordon Brown has accused Tory leader David Cameron of "declaring war" on the North East over his plans to scrap regional development agencies. Read
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Engineer favourites could be energized by creating 150 jobs
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
NEW jobs could be created after the North East division of a Yorkshire-based engineering group em- erged as favourites to win an £18m contract at one of the Europe’s largest biofuels plant. Read
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Recognition for giving graduates a taste of work
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
TWO companies in Newcastle have been shortlisted for the National Council for Work Experience – NCWE – Awards 2010. Read
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Corporate game sees staff hunt for treasure
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
BOSSES are being offered the chance to send their staff on a treasure hunt through the streets of Newcastle and raise money for a good cause. Read
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Insurer's recovery ahead of predictions
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
INSURER Legal & General has forecast a rebound in its core UK markets after revealing a 7% drop in worldwide sales during 2009. Read
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Bank wait and see view unanimous
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
BANK of England rate-setters were unanimous over their "wait-and-see" policy on the economy this month despite the UK's crawl out of recession. Read
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Ray Mallon urges Corus to keep plant running
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
AS talks with potential buyers of the Corus steel plant on Teesside continued last night Middlesbrough Mayor Ray Mallon called on the Government to fund the wages of its 1,600 workers for a further 90 days. Read
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Norwegians would be good, says fertilizer giant
Feb 18 2010 | Business News
BOSSES of fertilizer giant Terra Industries, which has more than 200 workers at its North East plant, have welcomed a £2.6bn takeover deal. Read
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THE number of people out of work in the Tees Valley has jumped by almost 1,300, according to new figures.
Feb 18 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
The news came as the North-east continued to have the highest rate of unemployment in the UK. Read
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Dear Lord Mandelson
Feb 18 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
FULL credit to you for coming up to Teesside today - although it’s a shame we didn’t see you earlier. Read
