Aug
2011
Articles from 16th Aug 2011
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Tata profits boosted by SSI deal at Redcar
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
TATA Steel has posted bumper profits following its sale of Teesside Cast Products to Thai giant SSI. Read
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Employment level warning made by TUC
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
THE UK’s employment rate is struggling to return to pre-recession levels, the TUC warned today, with the North-east having the widest gap. Read
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New data firm Dynamic Financials is launched
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
TWO heavyweight business leaders have joined forces to create a new firm which aims to help North-east companies dramatically improve their performance by better understanding their key data. Read
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Virgin Media sells UKTV to US broadcaster
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
TELECOMS giant Virgin Media has sold its stake in UKTV – home of channels including Dave, Gold and Yesterday – to a US broadcaster for £339m. Read
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More over-55s seek expert advice on pensions
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
CHANGES to pension regulations are encouraging over-55s to seek more expert advice on their finances, a North East adviser has claimed. Read
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Peter Atkinson's collection housed at Icon Image Library
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
A NEW image library business has been launched that gives the public the chance to get their hands on pictures from some of the region’s most talented photographers. Read
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Inflation set to rise in new consumer prices index
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
THE pressure on already-stretched household budgets will be underlined today when official figures show another increase in the rate of inflation. Read
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Whocanfixmycar.com to uncover the best mechanics
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
A FORMER London investment banker has returned to the North East to launch a new business that helps motorists source the best and most affordable mechanics. Read
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Tindale & Stanton aims to put North East on map
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
A NORTH East baker has secured a supermarket deal to sell a pie it hopes will become as identifiable with the region as Cornish pasties are with the South West. Read
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OpSec appoints new director Glenn Luk
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
OPSEC has appointed a new director from the company that is battling to take over the anti-counterfeiting specialist. Read
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Ashington pet shop Animal Trends opens Cramlington branch
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
THE economic crunch hasn’t stopped people spending on their animals, according to an expanding pet store chain. Read
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Harrison External Display Systems wins Military Tattoo contract
Aug 16 2011 | Business News
DARLINGTON’S Harrison External Display Systems has won a prestigious contract to supply the world famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Read
