Mar
2010
Articles from 18th Mar 2010
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Teesside gearing up for Nissan Leaf spin-offs
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
TEESSIDE’S manufacturing supply chain received a boost today with news that car giant Nissan is to make its new electric car in the North-east. Read
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Teesside CCS plan remains despite Yorks decision
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
BOSSES behind a major carbon capture and storage (CCS) project for Teesside say they remain undeterred, despite a rival project being named a UK front-runner for the technology. Read
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Axe for Teesside stores
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
TWO Teesside stores are among the latest list of those closing their doors at embattled retail chain Ethel Austin and Au Naturale. Read
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Jobs market still ‘fragile’, says CBI
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
THE North-east labour market remains “very fragile” business leaders have said following a drop in the monthly unemployment figures. Read
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Onyx plan to set up New York office
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
STOCKTON-BASED data security group Onyx plans to set up its first international office in New York by the end of the year. Read
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North Tyneside firm D-Line heading for a record year
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
A FIRM which provides trunking to hide pipes and wires in buildings is heading for a record year in 2010 after winning investment from one of the region's most prominent venture capitalists. Read
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New role for Northumbria University professor
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
THE dean of Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University has been elected vice-chairman of the Association of Business Schools. Read
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Sales up at North East caravan parks
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
SALES at a caravan park firm have jumped by more than 30% in the last year as hard-up holiday makers continue to stay put rather than jet off into the sun. Read
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Miller Group says housing market over the worst
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Miller Group says the property market is "past the worst", but still needs banks to increase and speed up mortgage lending. Read
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Whitley Bay hair salon promises fun and games
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
A BUSINESSWOMAN is hoping to make trips to the barbers more enjoyable for youngsters. Read
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Northgate rules out shedding more staff
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
COMMERCIAL van rental group Northgate is to continue tightening its belt but chiefs said its cost-cutting would not include axing more staff. Read
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Boatbuilder Alnmaritec bids to grab contracts in renewables
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
BOATBUILDER Alnmaritec is opening a second North East yard as it looks to secure work in the fast-growing renewables sector. Read
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£500,000 valves investment secures 35 jobs in Sunderland
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
SUNDERLAND company Kail and Co has invested £500,000 in new equipment to handle a contract from Tyco Valves and Controls. Read
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Northumberland recycling scheme is smashing idea
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
A BARMAN who was alarmed about the amount of glass being wasted by pubs has been inspired to launch his own business. Read
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Revolution Energy announces new turnover target
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
RENEWABLE energy firm Revolution Energy is hoping to reach £1.5m in turnover in the next year after conquering a lull during the recession. Read
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Cab jobs go as production moves to China
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
PRODUCTION of the body panels and chassis for the iconic London cab will move to China - costing 60 jobs. Read
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460 more jobs as FSA gets tough
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
THE City regulator has revealed that it will hire an extra 460 staff to toughen up supervision of the financial sector. Read
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Leaders present Budget views to Government
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
BUSINESS and union leaders have made last-minute presentations to the Government ahead of next week's Budget, with differing views on how to lead the country out of recession. Read
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Internet technology firm that's on the right track
Mar 18 2010 | Business News
THE online revolution has created a generation of internet users who demand high-quality access to the web wherever they are, and a North East company is leading the way on the world's railways. Read
