Mar
2012
Articles from 31st Mar 2012
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Government relaxes control over defence firm QinetiQ
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
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Heatwave boost trade for John Lewis and Waitrose
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
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Warning on food price cuts
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
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Mentoring scheme gives a boost to Amy
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
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Ex-Arriva boss Bob Davies to head Home Group
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
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North East high streets to get £500,000 boost
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
