Aug
2011
Articles from 18th Aug 2011
-
Jobless figures rise again on Teesside
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
UNEMPLOYMENT in Teesside is on the rise again after four successive monthly falls. Read
-
GE Oil & Gas plan £2bn oil refinery in Teesside
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
A £2bn OIL processing scheme could be on its way to Teesside after a similar project was ditched more than two years ago. Read
-
Indian chemical experts visit the North-east
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
PROCESS industry cluster group NEPIC are showcasing the region’s companies to a delegation from India. Read
-
Researcher can Explain rise in revenues
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
A RESEARCH specialist is set to pass the £1m turnover mark for the first time after picking up new public sector and financial services contracts despite the widespread cuts. Read
-
HMRC publishes guidelines on salary sacrificing
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
HMRC recently published its much-anticipated VAT guidance on salary sacrifice schemes. With the new policy taking effect in less than six months, employers may need to rapidly redesign the terms of their salary sacrifice arrangements to deal with any extra VAT costs. Read
-
New jobs at expanded Heaton Sainsbury's store
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
ALMOST 80 jobs have been created at an expanding Tyneside supermarket. Read
-
Durham businesswoman's banking on her success
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
A BUSINESS consultant has launched her first book which she was commissioned to write after a publisher discovered her on Twitter. Read
-
Wolf Consultancy makes great catch with Canadian connection
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
LONGSTANDING computer company Wolf Consultancy has established a link with Canadian firm Namtek, which will see it market software into the UK. Read
-
Angel Fund champions North East start-ups
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
NEWCASTLE-BASED fund manager Rivers Capital Partners expects to have invested over £2m in North East start-ups by the end of the year, and has £6m yet to invest from its North East Angel Fund. Read
-
Whitley Bay's Sec-Tech security firm hopes for £1m revenues
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
A FORMER North East police firearms expert hopes his security business will see revenues top £1m after his involvement in the Raoul Moat case saw the firm secure contracts to protect the rich and famous. Read
-
Development: The Old College
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
Location: Hall Drive, Linthorpe Read
-
Grolsch lager owner launches £6.1bn bid for Fosters
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
GROLSCH owner SABMiller has launched a £6.1bn hostile takeover offer for long-term target Foster’s. Read
-
Bank united on record low rates
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
BANK of England members were united in keeping interest rates at a record low this month after two policy makers dropped calls for higher borrowing costs. Read
-
Scottish Power plans to create 1,500 jobs
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
ENERGY giant Scottish Power is to create 1,500 jobs in Scotland as it upgrades its electricity network over the next 10 years. Read
-
Car dealer Lookers is ready for expansion
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
CAR dealership Lookers is set for an acquisition spree after a review of the business concluded that its best way forward was to expand. Read
-
Why working in the community is good business
Aug 18 2011 | Business News
Following the philosophy of his predecessors in the Greggs hot seat means Ken McMeikan is making a name for himself as a boss with a social conscience. KAREN DENT reports Read
