Apr
2010
Articles from 22nd Apr 2010
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Far fewer North-east business failures
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
THE number of business failures in the region has fallen by a fifth, new data has shown. Read
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Erimus Housing chief says green living just starting
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
A MIDDLESBROUGH social housing chief says the UK housing industry still has a long way to go to meet the UK’s looming 2016 target for zero carbon new homes. Read
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Figures reveal drop in Tees Valley jobless figures
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
THE number of people out of work in the Tees Valley fell by more than 800 in the last month, new figures have revealed - but regional jobless figures remain the second highest in the country. Read
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Corus worker makes use of UKSE grant
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
WHEN Vince Ransome walks out of Corus’ beam mill at Lackenby clutching his redundancy cheque next month, he will be saying goodbye to 25 years service and hundreds of colleagues for whom the future at nearby Teesside Cast Products (TCP) remains uncertain. Read
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Students set for business battle
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
SOME of the youngest business brains in the Tees Valley will pit their wits during a battle today to find the best commercial ideas in the Young Enterprise North East area finals. Read
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Marine firm C&D Group wins contract for £50m
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
A JARROW production facility has won a £50m contract to supply ducting systems for a new class of aircraft carriers. Read
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Two acquisitions boost Moneygate's turnover by £1m
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
CASH-RICH financial services company Moneygate has bought two businesses just weeks after receiving a multi-million pound cash boost to fuel its expansion. Read
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Former boss is looking for a passionate replacement
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
FORMER manufacturer Andy Eavis is looking forward to the long walks that come with a peaceful retirement. Read
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Northern Rock finance chief leaves as City probe continues
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
NORTHERN Rock finance chief David Jones has left the business as part the ongoing City watchdog probe into mortgage figure manipulation which has so far claimed two former senior bank executives. Read
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Southern Cross Home group's bid to be debt-free
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
CARE home group Southern Cross has sold the freehold on a further two properties for £14m as it bids to become debt-free by the end of the year. Read
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Report warns of water crisis
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
WATER bills could jump as much as 27% above inflation in the next 20 years without an overhaul of an "unsustainable" UK water industry, utility firm Severn Trent said today. Read
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Recession-hit Britons hungry for big MacValue
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
BURGER chain McDonald's has reported better-than- expected first-quarter profits, saying the UK and Europe had been one of its best-performing regions. Read
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Cinema adverts firm to be sold for just £1
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
PEARL & Dean, the cinema advertising business best known for its signature tune, is to be sold for a token £1 after Scottish media group STV unveiled a deal with the owner of the Empire cinema chain. Read
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Apple's strong trading results boost digital technology firm
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
STUNNING results from US giant Apple sent blue-chip digital technology firm ARM Holdings to the top of the FTSE 100 Index. Read
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Businesses add value to the Wall experience
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
BUSINESSES around Hadrian's Wall have been picking up tips to add value to visitors' experiences of the area - and hopefully, boost tourism spending in the North East. Read
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Digital investment gives boost to printing output
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
A PRINTING company has significantly boosted its output after investing £2m in digital equipment and adding 25,000sq ft to its production space. Read
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Car dealer Henson Group has high hopes for recovery
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
MOTOR dealer Henson Group is hoping its sales will begin to recover this year as the supply of used cars grows. Read
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Company engineers enzymes to order
Apr 22 2010 | Business News
IF YOU need enzymes, a Northumbria-based company can make them up to order. Read
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ARE you out of work? The Evening Gazette has launched a major survey which will take an in-depth look at unemployment in the Tees Valley.
Apr 22 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
Just the Job is looking to discover how people have been affected by the recession and gain a more detailed picture of Teesside’s jobs market. Tell us your story by completing our quick and simple survey at www.surveymonkey. com/s/SZYVXDG Read
