Mar
2010
Articles from 17th Mar 2010
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More jobs to go as Newcastle Ethel Austin store to close
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
ANOTHER 700 jobs are set to be axed at embattled retail chain Ethel Austin and Au Naturale as administrators today confirmed further store closures. Read
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Takeover approach made to Arriva
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
Bus and rail firm Arriva today confirmed it had received a takeover approach amid reports of interest from a European rival. Read
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From Corus to college
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
WORKERS affected by the mothballing of Teesside Cast Products can discuss their career options at an event organised by Redcar and Cleveland College later today. Read
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Turn to wind
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
THE economy of the North-east needs to be rebalanced away from an over-reliance on the public sector and towards manufacturing. Read
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Tees Valley concrete company plans to cut costs
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
A TEES Valley concrete company has cemented plans to reduce its impact on the environment and reduce haulage costs by nearly a third. Read
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MPs demand changes in ports plans
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
GOVERNMENT plans for expanding ports such as Teesport are “not fit for purpose” until major changes are made, according to a damning report by MPs. Read
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Sedgefield-based Kromek win £12.3m injection
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
TEES Valley technology firm Kromek has won a £12.3m cash injection which will inevitably mean more jobs for the region, it says. Read
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Northgate warns of further cost cutting
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
COMMERCIAL van rental group Northgate warned of further cost cutting and efficiencies ahead because of continued difficult market conditions. Read
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We'll be flying high again soon, say Newcastle Airport chiefs
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
BOSSES of the region's two airports say they are seeing the green shoots of recovery despite new figures showing a fall in passenger numbers. Read
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Takeover a boost for Darlington debt collecting firm
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
A FIRM of debt collectors and private investigators in Darlington expects to grow annual sales from £1.3m to about £4m and create 26 jobs after being taken over by a national company. Read
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Tributes paid to North East businessman Dr Ralph Iley
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
TRIBUTES have been paid to a late North East businessman who founded an international business empire. Read
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Manufacturing jobs threat at Teesside firm Hertel Project Services
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
MORE than 90 jobs are under threat and 15 workers have lost their jobs after a Teesside manufacturing company went into administration. Read
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Newcastle's city centre shops could open longer
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
SHOPS in Newcastle city centre could stay open later six nights a week in a new scheme designed to bring fresh life to beleaguered retailers. Read
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Kromek secures £12.3m cash injection for airport security device
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
TECHNOLOGY firm Kromek has won a £12.3m cash injection which will inevitably mean more jobs for the North East, it claimed. Read
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Ashley's firm is in the clear over store purchases
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
A TWO-year spree of buying JJB stores by rival Sports Direct, which is run by Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, has been given formal clearance by the competition watchdog. Read
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G4S growth defies the economic climate
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
SECURITY group G4S said its "breadth and international diversity" had helped it grow profits last year despite the challenging economic conditions. Read
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Oil giant Shell confirms 1,000 more job losses
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
OIL giant Royal Dutch Shell has announced a further 1,000 job cuts as the Anglo-Dutch firm admitted it had been slow to respond to the global slump. Read
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Jet charter firm slumps
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
A FIRM which charters aircraft for governments and the super-rich has posted a slump in first-half profits and closed a loss-making part of the business. Read
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We're bidding to make city centre great
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
IT is almost a year since Newcastle's Business Improvement District was launched. Chris Knox looks at the impact it has had on the city centre, its shoppers and its traders - and its plans to create parks and introduce late-night shopping all week. Read
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Slump and snow see vitamin sales rise
Mar 17 2010 | Business News
SALES of energy-boosting vitamins soared last year as Britons battled against wintry weather and the fear of losing their jobs, according to supplement group NeutraHealth. Read
