Apr
2010
Articles from 14th Apr 2010
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Pub landlords’ earnings shocker
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
NEARLY three-quarters of tied publicans earn less than £10,000 a year, according to new research. Read
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Support crucial to balance UK trade
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
IF Britain truly wants to see an export-led recovery, urgent action is needed by the incoming government to support firms moving into growth markets, the region’s business leaders warned today. Read
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Pop-up shops prove a success in Middlesbrough
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
POP-UP shops offering fledgling creative businesses a leg up the trading ladder are proving a success in Middlesbrough. Read
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Middlesbrough firm win road gantry contract
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
A MIDDLESBROUGH company has won a multi million pound contract for its super-lightweight road gantries. Read
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Top Corus man meets local MP Vera Baird
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
ONE of the top executives from Corus's Indian owner is coming to the UK this month to discuss the mothballed Teesside Cast Products (TCP) site with Vera Baird, until this week MP for Redcar and now Labour’s General Election candidate Read
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Garage door manufacturer in administration
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
GARAGE door manufacturer BRP Group has closed its North East site with the loss of 76 jobs. Read
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Housing upturn delights JT Dove
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
ONE of the region's biggest building materials suppliers is continuing its expansion in preparation for a recovery in the housing sector. Read
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Ex Northern Rock executive is handed record fine
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
NORTHERN Rock's former deputy chief executive has been handed a record fine and banned for life by the City regulator for "manipulating" mortgage arrears figures at the lender. Read
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£35m plans for social housing in city unveiled
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
A NEWCASTLE house builder has unveiled plans to spend £35m on hundreds of new social homes to meet growing demand in the city. Read
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Grainger is keen to build on its recent successes
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
THERE are further signs the housing market is stabilising, according to property giant Grainger. Read
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Feathers Inn tickles North taste buds
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
A POPULAR pub restaurant in Northumberland is winning recognition across the country after winning the latest in a series of awards. Read
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Renewable energy and retail provides a boost for PD Ports
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
THE emerging renewable energy sector and expanding work with retailers are poised to drive future growth at the region’s biggest port company. Read
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North East couple who sized up a good idea
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
AN enterprising couple have opened a children’s shoe shop after being frustrated by the choice in high street stores. Read
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LV= continues upward trend
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
MUTUAL insurer Liverpool Victoria is reaping the results of a restructuring of the company which has helped it weather the economic downturn with a rise in sales and 12% more customers. Read
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Oil price rise a threat to economic recovery
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
OIL prices are "overheated" following crude's recent run to 18-month highs, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned. Read
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£1.3bn from bond issue
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
GREECE has raised £1.3bn in a bond issue that was a key test of investor confidence in the country. Read
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British Gas owner buys insulation firm for £5m
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
THE owners of a family-run insulation firm are £5m richer after selling the business to British Gas owner Centrica. Read
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Challenge yourself to beat the stock market
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
IF YOU want to find out if you have what it takes to make a killing on the stock market but don’t want to lose a fortune in the process then the Stock Market Challenge is here again. Read
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Bosses splash out for tweet charity
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
FIVE business owners have thrown themselves in at the deep end to take part in the world’s biggest swim after meeting through social networking site Twitter. Read
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North East ventures aim for a worldwide presence
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
SHOPPING online has continued to grow faster than sales on the high street despite the economic slump. John Hill looks at the rising fortunes of "etail" through the eyes of North East firms. Read
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Arsenal FC shareholder to buy US football team
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
THE US billionaire said to be looking at a bid for Premiership football club Arsenal has said he plans to take full ownership of the St Louis Rams American football team. Read
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Sales growth at LVMH is bubbling over
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
LUXURY goods group LVMH has said its bubbling champagne orders helped its wine and spirits division to report 20% sales growth. Read
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Designer clothes give store a boost
Apr 14 2010 | Business News
DEPARTMENT store Debenhams has posted an 18.6% rise in half-year profits and predicts stable trading ahead after it has focused on designer clothing. Read
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Undefined Headline
Apr 14 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
Want to get involved? Submit a proposal outlining how you want to use a space and why, including your details, idea, visuals, the kind of space you are envisaging, your requirements, timescale, who would be involved, your budget breakdown, and how this would further your professional development. Send to empty_spaces@middlesbrough.gov.uk. Proposals will be considered by a panel. All businesses selected must have their own public liability insurance and stock insurance. Read
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Former Rock chief’s record fine
Apr 14 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
NORTHERN Rock’s former deputy chief executive has been handed a record fine and banned for life by the City regulator for “manipulating” mortgage arrears figures at the lender. Read
