Aug
2010
Articles from 25th Aug 2010
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Sembcorp UK team in running for award
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
SEMBCORP UK’s Teesside-based industrial emergency response team has been shortlisted for a prestigious training award. Read
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Staying safe on the road with Ridercraft
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
A MOTORCYCLING enthusiast, dedicated to improving road safety after nearly losing his leg in a high speed accident, has started a business that he hopes will help save the lives of fellow bikers. Read
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Intelect UK announce latest expansion plans
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
A MIDDLESBROUGH electrical and mechanical engineering specialist has announced the latest phase of its £4m expansion plans. Read
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Growth hope as Teesside pair look to future
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
TWO local firms are going for growth - following a major cash investment at a Hartlepool business and a rescue acquisition for a company in County Durham. Read
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Northern Rock withdraws £99 mortgage fee
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
NEWCASTLE-BASED bank Northern Rock has been forced to withdraw its £99 mortgage application fee due to a technical problem, it emerged last night. Read
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Wolseley's £43m deal to sell Brandon Hire
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
PLUMB Center parent Wolseley has announced a £43m deal to sell its Bristol-based building tools and equipment firm Brandon Hire. Read
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Housebuilder Persimmon sets sites on the future
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Persimmon says its is looking for new sites in the North East as it reported a rise in profits, turnover and house prices - and reinstated its dividend for shareholders. Read
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Gold pawnbroker has the Midas touch
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
THE UK's largest pawnbroker posted a 70% surge in half-year profits after volumes at its "Gold Bars" shopping centre sites more than tripled. Read
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Punch Taverns raises glass to its stronger profits
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
THE UK's biggest pubs group has forecast stronger-than-expected profits after its new-look managed estate saw a summer trading improvement. Read
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Tributes paid to Stadium Group director Ken Leung
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
TRIBUTES have been paid to a director at North East electronics firm Stadium Group who was tragically killed along with his two daughters during the hijacking of a tourist bus in Manila earlier this week. Read
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Barclays bank appoints new area business director
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
GLOBAL bank Barclays has a new director to look after the region's small and medium sized businesses. Read
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Storage firm Box Clever expands services
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
A NORTH East storage company has increased its range of services ahead of its plans to expand across the country. Read
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Turbo Power Systems wins £6m for solar idea
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
AN innovative business specialising in the design and manufacture of power electronics and electrical equipment has won over £6m in funding to look at charging electric cars via solar power. Read
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Board members take power at NOF energy
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
BUSINESS development organisation NOF Energy has announced the appointment of six new board members as it continues its growth in existing and emerging energy sectors. Read
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North East duo in finals for top award
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
TWO North East businesswomen are through to the finals of the national Remote Worker Awards Read
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HM Plant manages growth despite a tough year
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
CONSTRUCTION vehicles company HM Plant says it has managed to grow both its turnover and profits despite a tough year in the building sector, but remains cautious over impending Government spending cuts. Read
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Cairn Energy hails possible oil discovery
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
EDINBURGH-BASED explorer Cairn Energy has hailed signs of a possible oil discovery in the untapped waters off the coast of Greenland. Read
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Mortgage slump as market fails to rally
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
MORTGAGE lending remained subdued during July as the housing market failed to pick up, new figures show. Read
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Aer Lingus reduces losses by 80%
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
AER Lingus dramatically reduced its losses in the first half of the year, company accounts revealed yesterday. Read
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'The real force behind successful businesses is those working for them'
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
THE hunt is on for the stars of the region's business world in our prestigious North East Business Executive of the Year Awards 2010. Read
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Capitalising on ageing population's care needs
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
NEWCASTLE University has been blazing a trail worldwide with its research into ageing for decades. But now it is hosting an international conference to show businesses how they can get in on the act as well. John Hill reports. Read
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Fastest 50 helps to champion businesses
Aug 25 2010 | Business News
THE achievements of the North East's pace-setting companies will take centre stage this autumn when the definitive list of the region's fastest- growing businesses is revealed. Read
