Jun
2010
Articles from 4th Jun 2010
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BP chief poised to calm investors' fears
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
Embattled BP chief executive Tony Hayward is preparing to brief anxious investors later today as the company’s latest efforts to contain the devastating Gulf of Mexico oil spill reach a critical stage. Read
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Intelect UK expansion gathers pace
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
MIDDLESBROUGH-BASED electrical and mechanical engineering specialist, Intelect UK, has started work on the second phase of a five-year expansion programme costing almost £4m. Read
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Strong backing for new One North East chairman
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
BUSINESS Secretary Vince Cable has described business support via the North-east’s regional development agency as “necessary and appreciated” as he announced a new boss for the organisation. Read
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Jobs axe to fall at Cleveland Bridge UK
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
ENGINEERING firm Cleveland Bridge UK (CBUK) is set to shed around 90 staff from its Tees Valley workforce following a downturn in business. Read
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Wilton Group wins £16m investment from Barclays
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
A TEESSIDE engineering firm is looking to expand its presence overseas after securing a £16m investment. Read
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Sales double at Freeman Catering Butchers
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
A FAMILY-run firm of butchers, which specialises in high quality North East meat, has doubled its sales in the year since winning a national award. Read
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Fears of an end to fragile UK recovery
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
JITTERS over the general election and looming public belt-tightening overshadowed the UK’s powerhouse services sector in May, according to a new industry report. Read
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Nomad Digital wins cash to woo global markets
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
TECHNOLOGY company Nomad Digital has landed a £1.5m investment which it plans to use to increase the worldwide market share of its train-based internet technology which is hoped to quadruple its turnover. Read
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Award for Hydrascan Ltd pipe cleaning system
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
NEW pipeline technology developed in association with Northumbrian Water has scooped a national award for innovation. Read
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Axis Security brings new jobs to region
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
A NATIONAL security company is looking to create almost 100 jobs in the region over the next three years after setting up new offices in Newcastle. Read
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Newcastle Business School's industry coup
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
NORTHUMBRIA University’s Newcastle Business School has successfully achieved recognition from the European Foundation for Management Development. Read
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Shortage of homes sees rise in prices
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
A SHORTAGE of properties on the market continued to push house prices higher during May, according to new figures. Read
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Record fine for banker that didn’t protect cash
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
INVESTMENT banking giant JP Morgan has been fined a record £33.3m over its failure to ring-fence billions of pounds of client money. Read
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B&Q sales suffer as shoppers delay spring buying
Jun 04 2010 | Business News
B&Q owner Kingfisher has said that its first-quarter sales at the UK’s biggest DIY chain had been punished by cold weather as shoppers put off spring purchases. Read
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Biofuels plant production halted in bid to beat smell
Jun 04 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
SUE SCOTT, Business Editor Read
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Caution over rise in house sales
Jun 04 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
HOUSE sales in the region have risen by more than a quarter, new data has shown. Read
