Mar 31 2012 | Business News
THE Government has agreed to relax its control over defence firm QinetiQ to make it easier for it to buy or sell businesses and compete more effectively. Read
Mar 31 2012 | Business News
THE spring heatwave boosted demand for summer fashion ranges at department store John Lewis and triggered a five-fold rise in sales of barbecue food at sister chain Waitrose. Read
Mar 31 2012 | Business News
A SUPPLIER of sausages and bacon to supermarkets has warned that attempts to pull in hard-pressed consumers by slashing its prices would squeeze the business this year. Read
Mar 31 2012 | Business News
A SUNDERLAND University student and graduate have linked up in a scheme aiming to help young people get a foot on the employment ladder. Read
Mar 31 2012 | Business News
FORMER Arriva chief executive Bob Davies has been chosen as the next chairman of national social housing provider Home Group. Read
Mar 31 2012 | Business News
HIGH streets across the North East are to get a £500,000 boost from a new Government scheme to bring shoppers back to town centres. Read