Feb
2012
Articles from 29th Feb 2012
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The Teesside factor boost Persimmon Homes
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
THE success of Persimmon Homes’ Teesside region has been cited as an instrumental factor in the company’s impressive results. Read
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Middlesbrough firm Aedis sees demand double
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
A MIDDLESBROUGH building control firm has recorded significant growth. Read
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High street is up but retail fears remain
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
CLOTHES stores reported their worst performance for nearly three years this month despite signs of better trading for other retailers. Read
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Energy firm Synergy Solar heads North to expand
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
A RENEWABLE energy business has expanded its reach to Newcastle which could turn into a £10m industry in five years. Read
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Vertu Motors expects sales to exceed £1bn
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
RAPIDLY-expanding car dealership group Vertu expects its full year's sales to top £1bn, it announced today. Read
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Former Eaga business boosts Carillion
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
REVENUES from the former Eaga business helped new owner Carillion to offset a reduction in income from its UK construction wing. Read
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100 jobs lost at McNulty Offshore in South Shields
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
A TOTAL of 100 people have lost their jobs after McNulty Offshore went into administration. Read
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MD of Bob Rudd Leisure hands the reins to his son
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
THE founder of a gaming and amusement machine supplier business is handing the reins to the next generation at the same time as it invests heavily in new technology for smartphone users. Read
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Fabricom Offshore Services expects to recruit 180 staff
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
AN ENGINEERING firm expects to recruit 180 staff in the next 18 months after winning multi-million pound contracts with oil giants. Read
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Persimmon in £1.9bn cash return to investors
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
HOUSEBUILDER Persimmon highlighted its "excellent prospects" yesterday by setting aside £1.9bn for shareholders over the next decade. Read
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Barclays ordered to pay £500m tax
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
BARCLAYS has been ordered to pay £500m in tax after the Treasury closed two "highly abusive" loopholes. Read
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Whitbread expansion bringing 10,000 jobs
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
THE rapid expansion of budget hotel chain Premier Inn and Costa coffee is to create 10,000 jobs over the next three years, owner Whitbread said yesterday. Read
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Power plan to create 300 jobs
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
ENERGY company Scottish Power is creating 300 new engineering and technical jobs to help it upgrade the electricity network. Read
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Serenity pledge over South Meadows Caravan Park
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
THE new owner of a Northumberland caravan park has pledged to keep it as a haven of peace and quiet. Read
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Tyneside Cinema focuses on the next generation of filmmakers
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
THE Tyneside Cinema has launched a film production business and its staff include the next generation of regional filmmakers. Read
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Onyx Group increases its network of data centres
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
THE roster of data centres operated by technology provider Onyx Group has increased as the Stockton firm bought another in Slough. Read
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British feeling better about their finances
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
BRITONS are becoming more optimistic about the economic recovery and their own finances, says an influential survey. Read
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Tesco's market share slips to 2005 level
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
THE dominance of market leader Tesco has continued to wane as competition between low-cost supermarket rivals rages on, industry figures have showed. Read
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nebusinessawards 2012 finalists announced
Feb 29 2012 | Business News
WE are proud to reveal today the names of the companies which have made it to the final of the North East's biggest and best business awards. Read
