Aug
2010
Articles from 2nd Aug 2010
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Filtronic results show a loss
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
WIRELESS communications firm Filtronic slumped into the red and is predicting another loss in the first half of next year but is confident its latest acquisition will boost earnings by 2012. Read
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Newton Aycliffe-based CVO fired up to grow
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
NORTH-EAST fireplace manufacturer, CVO Fire, has expanded into the South-east. Read
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Teesside entrepreneurs blast banking sector
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
TWO Teesside entrepreneurs have blasted the banking sector for putting their expansion plans in jeopardy, as new research shows firms are being denied access to business finance. Read
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Corus jumps to defence of its under-fire chief
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
STEEL giant Corus has rebuffed criticism of its chief executive who is believed to have been paid more than £2m a year as he oversaw the company’s axing of thousands of jobs Read
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Manufacturing uncertainty despite rise in output
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
BRITAIN’S manufacturing sector outpaced expectations in the first half of the year, but still faces questions about how long-term improvement can be sustained. Read
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BP may be forced to revert to Amoco brand
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
Embattled oil giant BP is facing pressure to re-name its US petrol stations under their old Amoco brand as the backlash in America shows no sign of easing. Read
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Pay-TV plan to help beat advertising slump
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
ITV’s new boss Adam Crozier is expected to unveil plans for a pay-TV strategy this week as part of his five-year vision for the broadcaster. Read
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'Piling on pressure won’t be tolerated', banks told
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
THE Chancellor has sent out a warning shot to banks over lending to businesses ahead of results expected to reveal billions in profit across Britain’s banking sector. Read
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Half-year reports put banks in the spotlight
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
THE UK bank reporting season begins in earnest this week, while updates are also due from retailer Next, broadcaster ITV and bookmaker Ladbrokes. Read
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Slumberdown buyer still being sought
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
ADMINISTRATOR Ernst and Young has confirmed it is still looking for takers for Slumberdown, which went into administration earlier this month. Read
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Reprotec takes the route to success
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
A FLOORING business that was hard hit by the downturn has stayed in profit despite seeing revenues sink. Read
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Law firm Crutes gets benefits of diversity
Aug 02 2010 | Business News
COMMERCIAL law firm Crutes is harvesting the dividends of its strategic refocusing with strong results for the last financial year – and 2010’s performance also surging ahead. Read
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Anger as reports suggest steel boss is paid £2m a year
Aug 02 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
UNION bosses and a Teesside MP have blasted steel boss Kirby Adams, who is believed to have been paid more than £2m a year as he oversaw the company’s axeing of thousands of jobs. Read
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Osborne’s loans warning
Aug 02 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
CHANCELLOR George Osborne today sent out a warning shot to banks over lending to businesses ahead of results expected to reveal billions in profit across Britain’s banking sector this week. Read
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PM’s Tata talk boost
Aug 02 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
DAVID Cameron has held talks with the Indian tycoon whose company owns the mothballed Teesside Cast Products operation. Read
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Undefined Headline
Aug 02 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
Green cash offer Read
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So far so good for manufacturing...
Aug 02 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
BRITAIN’S manufacturing sector outpaced expectations in the first half of the year, but still faces questions about how long-term improvement can be sustained - reports said today. Read
