Jun
2011
Articles from 9th Jun 2011
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North East exports at record high
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
THE North East has seen another rise in exports this year giving it the fastest growth rate of overseas sales of any English region. Read
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MPC keeps interest rates on hold
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
The Bank of England has kept interest rates at a record low of 0.5% for the 27th month in a row. Read
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Lack of funds threat to Teesside biomass plant
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
THE COMPANY behind a £150m biomass station on Teesside has threatened to pull the scheme unless it gets financial support from the Government. Read
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First tenants for reborn iconic Cargo Fleet Building
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
A NEW business centre hailed as a vital part of Teesside heritage has gained its first tenants. Read
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Coast & Country homes in on deal
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
COAST & Country has secured a major home improvement contract. Read
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Stockton firm Power Tech on course to triple turnover
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
AN electrical installation firm is on course to triple turnover following a surge in business. Read
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Doing business in Dubai could reap massive rewards
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
THE Journal has teamed up with the Government of Dubai's Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing to offer three North East firms a place on a trade visit to Dubai. Andrew Hebden reports on one local business already reaping the rewards of deals in the Emirate. Read
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Last chance to enter export awards
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
NORTH East companies have just a few days left to stake their claim to be one of the region’s exporting champions. Read
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140 jobs on way to Northumberland after bid success
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
MORE than 140 jobs are set to be created in Northumberland as a result of the county's only successful bid to the Government's Regional Growth Fund. Read
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Southern Cross aims to slash its workforce
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
TROUBLED North East care business Southern Cross has revealed plans to axe 3,000 jobs as it battles to stave off financial ruin. Read
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North East companies rewarded for their work
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
COMPANIES transforming the fortunes of the North East were recognised with a prestigious award last night. Read
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Nissan investment will safeguard North East jobs
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
JAPANESE car giant Nissan has said it will build its next model at its Wearside plant in a move which will safeguard thousands of North East jobs. Read
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The Officers Club had cash boost for its creditors
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
NORTH East fashion chain The Officers Club had a cash pile of £2.4m when it went bust earlier this year, leaving its administrators confident all creditors will receive a dividend. Read
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Northern Rock hailed for work in community
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
NORTHERN Rock has been hailed as one of the most socially responsible firms in the UK for its work in the community. Read
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Cumbria Nuclear Solutions wins Sellafield contract
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
A CONSORTIUM of businesses has sealed a multi-million pound deal for the next stage of the decommissioning work on the Sellafield nuclear power station site. Read
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Billingham biking enthusiast launches Muddybums business
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
A SPORTSWEAR retailer who turned to cycling after injury ended his hill walking days has launched an online business which will promote his favourite countryside as well as sell to the nation’s mountain biking enthusiasts. Read
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Proton Power Systems on the road to market
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
GREEN energy vehicle company Proton is on track to begin commercialisation of its hydrogen fuel cell systems after receiving a further £1.45m cash boost. Read
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High-profile discussion of how we ran into trouble
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
A HIGH-PROFILE panel of financial experts will tonight debate the causes of and lessons learnt from the 2008 financial crisis at a special screening of the Oscar-winning documentary Inside Job. Read
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The Barber Shop gets ahead with cuts for businessmen
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
A BARBER shop, which opened a year ago to fill a niche in the market, is aiming to open a second branch and may eventually grow into a chain after a strong reception from North East businessmen. Read
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Hot spell shines on sales at Punch Taverns
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
THE owner of Chef & Brewer and Fayre & Square pubs has said the recent hot weather and its refurbishment programme had helped boost sales. Read
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Banks face tax hike if they fail to increase lending
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
BUSINESS Secretary Vince Cable has told MPs the Government is prepared to increase taxation on UK banks if they fail to back small businesses. Read
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Oil price rises after Opec economy boost talks fail
Jun 09 2011 | Business News
OIL prices have surged after cartel Opec failed to back an increase in supplies which could have given some respite to businesses and motorists hit by high forecourt costs. Read
