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Shortage of skills is harming North East, says CBI leader

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 07:20:00 GMT

NORTH East businesses need to adopt an attitude of self-help in order to tackle the skills shortages affecting sections of industry, the president of the CBI said yesterday.

Budget must be a winner for business

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

THE CBI is calling on the Government to make some targeted changes to the UK tax system, which could make an impact on business decisions and create opportunities for growth.

Greggs chief executive in call to tackle youth unemployment

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:07:00 GMT

THE chief executive of Greggs has called for the Government to intervene and end the "tragedy" of youth unemployment.

Army of North East businesses has £2bn potential

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:35:00 GMT

A "FORGOTTEN army" of medium-sized businesses in the North East with the potential to add nearly £2bn to the region's economy is being "overlooked" by policymakers locally and nationally, a report claims today.

North East business leaders gather for Alternative Business Awards

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:15:00 GMT

IT is the night that the North East business community is officially allowed to let its hair down - and they certainly didn't disappoint this year.

CBI hits out at bank reform plans

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:51:00 GMT

Darkening clouds over the UK economy mean the Government would be "barking mad" to press ahead with proposals to reform the banking industry, the director general of the CBI business lobby group said today.

UK financial services sector growth slows down

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:28:00 GMT

GROWTH in the UK financial services sector has slowed to its lowest level for nearly a year.

Prospects for jobs are picking up

nebusiness.co.uk — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

RECRUITMENT prospects are picking up across the private sector, particularly for professional and highly skilled staff, but there is little wage growth in the economy as pay restraint remains the norm.

Record low interest rate backed by business

nebusiness.co.uk — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

BUSINESSES have backed the Bank of England’s decision to keep interest rates at a record low of 0.5% for the 27th month in a row.

CBI survey shows production costs are soaring

nebusiness.co.uk — Tue, 03 May 2011 07:29:00 GMT

SOARING production costs have forced manufacturers to hike prices to the highest level in 16 years.