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Lloyds announce 135 job losses at its Newcastle office

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:23:00 GMT

LLOYDS banking group are to axe nearly 1,000 jobs and close three offices, including a North East site.

Software giant Sage buys payment firm Integral Computers

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:49:00 GMT

SOFTWARE giant Sage has paid £16.7m to take over an Ireland-based card payment processing company.

TTE apprentices showcase skills on YouTube

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

APPRENTICES at the TTE Technical Training Group have taken to YouTube to promote their skills to potential employers.

Redcar vertical pier steel framework completed

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:55:00 GMT

A NEW pier which will dominate the skyline of a Teesside seaside resort is starting to take shape.

Jobs saved as Popolo Leisure Limited takes over bars

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

HALF the former Principle Leisure bar and restaurant group has been taken over by a North East business, which is aiming to expand the portfolio.

Sales and house prices rise at Bellway

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:29:00 GMT

RISING sales and higher house prices are early indications that the housing market "remains resilient", according to housebuilder Bellway.

Angel Biotechnology marks move back to Cramlington with deals

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:28:00 GMT

A BIOTECH company which is expanding into its Northumberland laboratories has won three new contracts worth more than £4.5m.

Rolls-Royce completes aircraft carrier work

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:26:00 GMT

ENGINES giant Rolls-Royce has finished work on the latest components in the power and propulsion system it is supplying for the Royal Navy's new aircraft carriers.

Northumberland mum wins backing to commercialise cot design

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:20:00 GMT

A FORMER management consultant who has developed what she says is a safer type of children's cot is winning backing to commercialise her design.

Amitex LED Lighting Co plans to quadruple business size

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:19:00 GMT

A LIGHTING importer's plans to quadruple the size of its business have been given a £150,000 boost from a venture capital investor.

Durham University scientist lands investment for graphene venture

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:18:00 GMT

A SCIENTIST whose company is developing a way of mass producing a substance that can make cars and planes lighter has landed £1.2m investment.

Ofcom line rent decision may cut pricing

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:05:00 GMT

THE prices consumers pay for broadband and landline telephone services are expected to fall after Ofcom announced plans to reduce the amount BT can charge rivals to rent lines.

UK house prices stagnate due to low level of interest rates

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:04:00 GMT

THE continuing low level of interest rates has led to little movement in house prices for eight months, despite a 0.6% increase last month, according to the lender Halifax.

UK retail suffering as more shoppers swap to online

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:03:00 GMT

ONE in seven shops on the UK's high streets stood empty in 2011 and further closures are expected this year as more people shop online and in out-of-town centres.

Greek debt worries spark fall in markets

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:02:00 GMT

UNCERTAINTY over the likelihood of Greek politicians and EU leaders agreeing the terms of a new €130bn bail-out package required to avoid a Greek sovereign debt default tempered investors’ enthusiasm yesterday.

Apprentices doubled thanks to Tees Valley Apprenticeship Scheme

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

AN apprenticeship scheme on Teesside has placed almost 300 people with employers in the last two years - double its target.

New programme targets engineers of future

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:55:00 GMT

A NEW programme designed to inspire young people to take up careers in engineering launches today.

Smart Procurement aims to help retailers cut costs

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:30:00 GMT

A NEW concept in procurement has been launched which aims to help motor retailers cut their costs.

North East marine insurance giants create strategic alliance

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:29:00 GMT

THE North East's two biggest marine insurance firms are joining forces to increase their business around the world.

North East's engineering sector offers more apprenticeships

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:23:00 GMT

ENGINEERING companies in the North are offering more apprenticeships than other areas of the country, says new research.