Nov
2011
Articles from 23rd Nov 2011
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EEF calls on Government to support high energy-using firms
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
A LEADING business group has called on the Government to support high energy-using firms hit by the cost of complying with climate change legislation. Read
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Wynyard Hall set to pamper guests after £500k cash injection
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
WYNYARD Hall is preparing to unveil its new spa following a £500,000 investment. Read
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Finance firms' fears for the future
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
NEARLY 90% of financial firms think the chance of a "high-impact" event happening in the next year - such as the collapse of the euro - has increased in the last six months. Read
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Firm celebrates in the best way – with a new contract
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
AN electrical component firm has marked its 65th anniversary by undertaking a multimillion pound contract with a supermarket giant to help 52 stores across the country cut their energy usage. Read
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North East is promoted at international energy conference
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
THE region's supply chain will be showcased this month at a major international conference. Read
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MP in last-ditch bid to save jobs at Alcan
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
WANSBECK MP Ian Lavery will today tell Vince Cable to save the Alcan plant at Lynemouth or let a “disaster” unfold. Read
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Ward Hadaway trainees scoop awards
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
LAW firm Ward Hadaway is celebrating a hat-trick of industry award wins by its talented young trainee lawyers. Read
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Northumbria Helicopters aquired by former Eutechnyx financial controller
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
THE former financial controller of North East video games company Eutechnyx has taken her career sky-high after making a six-figure swoop for a helicopter business. Read
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AAF Power & Industrial's new £1m R&D centre to drive growth and jobs
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
AN air filtration specialist which has been based at the same site in Northumberland for almost half a century is creating jobs after investing more than £1m in research and development (R&D) centre. Read
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De La Rue print switch will see 100 jobs for Tyneside
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
WORK from one of banknote printer De La Rue's factories in the South is set to be transferred to the North East and create up to 100 jobs, as the company pushes ahead with its plan to cut costs and improve efficiency. Read
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Hundreds of software jobs to be created in Sunderland
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
A CENTRE for Wearside's software industry has won a £3.5m boost which it is hoped will create more than 350 jobs. Read
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Property expert Sarah Mains wins coveted award
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
SARAH Mains has brought home the coveted title of Best Women Business Owner from the UK Property Awards for Women. Read
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New award makes debut at nebusiness awards
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
FROM the invention of the lightbulb to George Stephenson’s developments in steam trains, to pioneering work in DNA, the North East has long been at the forefront of science and technology. Read
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Freelancers now fitting the bill for many North East firms
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
AS companies cut back, more people than ever are going freelance. And they offer more companies a chance to get a fresh injection of ideas and save money, writes John Hill. Read
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Gott Technical Services keeps emergency services on the roads
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
FAMILY firm Gott Technical Services is shifting up a gear after winning a four-year contract to keep the emergency services moving in the North East. Read
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Profits rise for Nationwide Building Society
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
BUILDING society Nationwide has hailed a 17% rise in half-year profits but warned UK prospects for the next 18 months looked to be very challenging. Read
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Holiday firm Thomas Cook begs for help
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
SHARES in holidays giant Thomas Cook plunged yesterday after it admitted dire trading had forced it back to its banks for more financial help. Read
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£35m pain for Homeserve
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
DOMESTIC repair giant Homeserve has revealed its customer service problems could cost it as much as £35m. Read
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North East business leaders hold economic priority meeting
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
BUSINESS leaders from across the North East held a summit in Newcastle to set the economic priorities for the region. Read
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Good relationships with press can benefit business
Nov 23 2011 | Business News
A GROUP of regional captains of industry heard how good relationships with the press can benefit their business. Read
