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North East Vision - Winter 2006

Julian Atkinson

Booming trade

A coffin maker has increased productivity by 20% since securing a £180,000 finance package from business angels. JC Atkinson has recently moved from Sunderland - where it was based for almost 70 years - to 38,000sq ft premises in Washington. Read

Time off - Brothers keep contest alive

For Stephen Aitken, the Highland Games isn't just a hobby, but a passion stretching back generations. Sarah Judd finds out why the farmers' auction mart managing director and former world champion is at the top of his game. Read

Latest North-East Business News

True Potential

Late starter company meets true potential

A TEAM of entrepreneurs have seen their new software business recover from a technical hitch which delayed its launch, and it has already handled £40m in commission payments this year. Read

Bosses demand cut in fuel duty

BUSINESS leaders in the North are demanding a cut in fuel duty after claiming the Government has pocketed £505m from rising fuel bills in just six weeks. The North East Chamber of Commerce has called on Ministers to abandon plans to add 2p to the cost of petrol in October, saying that they risk pushing up inflation as costs are passed on to customers. Read