Apr
2010
Articles from 8th Apr 2010
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MPC keeps interest rates on hold
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
THE Bank of England has kept interest rates at their record low level of 0.5% as it continues to inject life into the economy. Read
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Carbon credit silence slammed
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
A NORTH-east MEP has blasted Government for its lack of response on what will happen to carbon credits awarded to Corus for the Teesside Cast Products (TCP) plant. Read
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MP Dari Taylor in Corus vow
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
IF STEELMAKER Corus fails to strike a deal over its Teesside Cast Products plant, MPs may back a freedom of information request “or any other tool at their disposal” to find out why, the chair of the steel inquiry said. Read
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Parties must focus on the North-east economy
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
POLITICAL parties must put the North-east economy at the heart of all their pre-election pledges to ensure recovery continues unabated, a survey of regional businesses has revealed. Read
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NI rise 'to put jobs at risk'
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
CORUS chief executive Kirby Adams has warned that proposed rises in National Insurance (NI) would threaten recruitment at the steelmaker, which has only just returned to the jobs market after a year in which it cut 3,500. Read
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We’ll get better,pledge by chief
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
THE new chief executive of Northumbrian Water has vowed to deliver an improved service to customers as she set out her vision for the business. Read
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Local firms on short-list
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
A GREEN energy project and improvements to one of the area’s key transport routes are among the Tees Valley scheme on the short-list to win top awards. Read
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Mothballing steelworks 'shortsighted' say MPs
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
CORUS has come under fire from North East MPs for its "shortsighted" decision to mothball Teesside Cast Products (TCP), when the region will be "crying out for steel" to build the infrastructure to support the new low-carbon economy. Read
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Rental boom bonus for Gateshead lettings agency
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
A NEW lettings agency expects to almost double the number of properties on its books to 650 after witnessing a boom in the number of people looking for rental accommodation. Read
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North East carmakers will benefit from electric alliance
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
THE development of electric cars in the North East is set to benefit from an international deal between Nissan, its French partner Renault and German motor giant Daimler. Read
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Car parts maker Unipres UK is on road to recovery
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
A CAR parts manufacturer that was forced to axe almost 300 staff is looking to stage an immediate recovery after landing extra work for Nissan and increasing its end-of-year profits. Read
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Drive to greener motoring
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
BOSSES from car giants Nissan and General Motors will meet manufacturers and environmental experts at the 11th Sunderland International Automotive Conference this month. Read
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New Northumbrian Water boss starts with a promise to improve service
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
THE new chief executive of Northumbrian Water yesterday vowed to deliver an improved service to customers as she set out her vision for the business. Read
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Promotion boost for Gateshead football shirt firm Toffs
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
THE promotion of Newcastle United to the Premier League and a deal with Italian beer giant Peroni is set to boost a retro football shirt company. Read
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Social site Bebo may be closed down
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
ONLINE social network Bebo is facing an uncertain future after its parent firm revealed plans to sell or shut down the site just two years after buying it for £557m. Read
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UK forecasts favourable
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
FORECASTS that the UK will pull out of recession at a faster pace than many major international rivals this year have come in a slew of new reports. Read
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Shed Media sale talks still on
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
THE maker of hit television shows Supernanny and Who Do You Think You Are? has said talks over a potential sale were "advancing" as it reported back after a tough year for the broadcast sector. Read
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Prudential boss is in line for £5.2m payout
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
PRUDENTIAL boss Tidjane Thiam will earn a pay package worth up to £5.2m this year as he spearheads the biggest takeover in the insurer's history. Read
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Newest comic book heroes spring from humble beginnings
Apr 08 2010 | Business News
COMICS books may be big business in Hollywood but they still have their roots in young artists working at home. John Hill talks to the creative talents hoping to turn their superheroes into cash cows. Read
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M&S staff get share
Apr 08 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
RETAILER Marks & Spencer said today it had shared out an £80m bonus pool between staff as it revealed a better-than-expected 5.1% surge in fourth quarter sales. The bonus award, which was paid this week, includes a handout of between £200 and £500 to around 50,000 store staff. Read
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Amecsnap upEntec
Apr 08 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
A FORMER division of Northumbrian Water bought by its management five years ago has been sold to Tees Valley engineering giant Amec in a £61m deal. Read
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‘Oscars’ are hot property
Apr 08 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
A TRIO of property experts have joined this year’s RICS North East Renaissance Awards judging panel. Read
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Apr 08 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
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