Jul
2010
Articles from 3rd Jul 2010
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Be wary of ISA inertia
Jul 03 2010 | Business News
BANKS and building societies were lambasted earlier this year for the appalling rates they were paying on their existing cash ISA accounts and their tardiness in allowing people to transfer their money out into a new, better paying account. Read
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‘Impact’ fears over Budget
Jul 03 2010 | Business News
THE construction industry saw its fourth successive month of activity growth in June but firms fear the impact of a savage emergency Budget, according to a survey. Read
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Shareholders revolt against Tesco pay plans
Jul 03 2010 | Business News
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco narrowly avoided being defeated by its shareholders after nearly 40% of investor votes were cast against pay plans amid concerns over rewards for its US boss. Read
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Wickes make strong rebound from poor start to 2010
Jul 03 2010 | Business News
BUILDERS’ merchant and Wickes owner Travis Perkins has hailed better than expected first-half results as the firm made a “strong rebound“ from a snow-bound beginning to 2010. Read
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Kwik-Fit insurance sold
Jul 03 2010 | Business News
THE French owners of car repairs chain Kwik-Fit have agreed to sell its insurance broking arm in a £215m deal. Read
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Airline takes new jet on board fleet
Jul 03 2010 | Business News
EASTERN Airways, which operates flights from Newcastle and Durham Tees Valley airports, has taken delivery of an Embraer 135 jet aircraft and signed a lease agreement for a second, increasing its fleet of aircraft to 30. Read
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Company opens door on university contracts
Jul 03 2010 | Business News
A DOOR frame manufacturer has won a series of lucrative contracts with universities which it believes will help it to grow its sales from £4m to £7m and add 20 staff to its 30-strong workforce. Read
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Chilled food company is set for expansion
Jul 03 2010 | Business News
A CHILLED food company on Teesside says it is gearing up for “significant” expansion after growing its turnover by a third in three years. Read
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Jobs saved as part of failed firm is sold
Jul 03 2010 | Business News
THE future of 10 Tees Valley workers has been safeguarded after a key part of failed accountancy firm Vantis was bought by a new management team. Read
