Dec
2011
Articles from 19th Dec 2011
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£1m boost for Wilton-based Earthly Energy
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
A PIONEERING green scheme on Teesside has been given a major cash boost. Read
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Energy Direct planning to invest in new technology
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
A TEESSIDE company is thriving as firms across the UK battle to cut their energy costs. Read
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Caterpillar to invest in North-east manufacturing
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
AMERICAN corporation Caterpillar has delivered a huge vote of confidence in North-east manufacturing by announcing plans to invest a share of £50m in one of its sites in the region. Read
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Hargreaves Services receives Tower go-ahead
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
FUEL and logistics company Hargreaves Services has finally received the planning certificate allowing it to start work on a major project in Wales. Read
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Cash aid call for firms to take on staff
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
THE Government has been pressed to offer financial incentives to firms to take on new staff because a lack of confidence in the economy which is said to be hitting recruitment. Read
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Business booms at store front firm Shopjacket
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
A BUSINESS which transforms the appearance of the growing number of empty shops on Britain’s streets is now winning work around the world. Read
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Squeeze leads to spending cuts
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
CONSUMERS are making big spending cuts as unemployment, inflation and depressed wage growth take a bite out of disposable income, says a new report. Read
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Northumbrian Water chief John Mowbray to retire from day job
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
THE president of the North East’s biggest business lobby group is to retire from his day job after more than 30 years in the water industry. Read
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Action stations as Spark Response bosses dive in
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
BOSSES at Gateshead contact and fulfillment centre Spark Response are ditching their desks and getting to grips with picking and packing to ensure the team copes with the Christmas rush. Read
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Deadline is looming for leisure firm Blacks
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
BLACKS Leisure is in danger of falling into administration and being broken up if it fails to find a buyer this week, putting 2,000 jobs at risk, it was claimed yesterday. Read
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New rules on mortgages are broadly welcomed
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
PROPOSALS by the Financial Services Authority to encourage more responsible lending and prevent borrower “nightmares” have been welcomed but concerns are being raised that more people could struggle to get a mortgage. Read
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HMV to update on battle for survival
Dec 19 2011 | Business News
AILING retailer HMV will today update the market on its position ahead of a make-or-break Christmas, while Chancellor George Osborne’s deficit reduction plans will be tested later this week. Read
