Sep
2011
Articles from 12th Sep 2011
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Niven Architects awarded St Lawrence Academy contract
Sep 12 2011 | Business News
DARLINGTON-BASED Niven Architects has been awarded the contract to assist a national building contractor with construction of a new multi-million pound education academy. Read
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Bar all the irresponsible bankers, says Ed Miliband
Sep 12 2011 | Business News
LABOUR leader Ed Miliband has called for irresponsible bankers who take unacceptable risks or mis-sell products to customers to be barred from the profession. Read
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Virgin Money poised to enter next sales round
Sep 12 2011 | Business News
VIRGIN Money is being tipped as a possible bidder for the 632 branches put up for sale by Lloyds Banking Group after receiving financial backing from a new group of investors. Read
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M&S reveals £600m revamp for stores
Sep 12 2011 | Business News
MARKS & Spencer is to embark on its second major store revamp in two years to boost its in-house brands and food offerings. Read
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Three years after delist, NRG headed into profit
Sep 12 2011 | Business News
THE North East's biggest recruitment agency says it is on target for a return to profit growth this year after winning big contracts in the strongest areas of the region’s private sector. Read
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Accountants PwC to announce turnover rise
Sep 12 2011 | Business News
ACCOUNTANCY PricewaterhouseCoopers will announce a 6% rise in turnover to £2.46bn today after winning more business from large private businesses. Read
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Results to come in battle for consumer cash
Sep 12 2011 | Business News
RETAILERS will dominate this week with a clutch of sector heavyweights due to shed more light on the current mindset of consumers. Read
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GT Group founder Geoff Turnbull heading to Russia with David Cameron
Sep 12 2011 | Business News
THE founder of North East engineering business GT Group has been invited by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) to join prime minister David Cameron on a business delegation to Russia. Read
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Maddi Alexander creator scoops Fortnum & Mason store deal
Sep 12 2011 | Business News
A FORMER ethical buyer has won an exclusive deal with upmarket London store Fortnum & Mason to stock her luxury beauty brand Maddi Alexander. Read
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North East business activity slowdown sparks recession fear
Sep 12 2011 | Business News
BUSINESS activity in the North East contracted for the first time in over two years during August, according to research which fuels fears of a double dip recession. Read
