Government urged not to cave in over biofuels
12:14pm Friday 21st November 2008
A NEW multi-million pound industry vital to the rebirth of the region is threatened if the Government caves in to the “biofuels scare”, ministers were told yesterday.
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12:18pm Friday 21st November 2008
Only one year before its 100th anniversary of being one of Britain’s most recognisable high street names, Woolworths may be about to disappear after falling into financial trouble. Deputy business editor Deborah Johnson finds out what the future could hold for North-East staff.
Recycling plant is a step nearer to completion
12:15pm Friday 21st November 2008
THE latest phase of construction work to create the world’s biggest autoclave recycling plant has been completed.
Teamwork is benefiting both
12:19pm Friday 21st November 2008
TWO companies have hit on an alternative way of working in an attempt to help navigate the economic downturn and expand their businesses.
Electrolux intends to pay back grants
12:04pm Thursday 20th November 2008
ELECTROLUX last night said it would “honour its obligations”
Drop in output expected, says CBI
12:05pm Thursday 20th November 2008
MANUFACTURERS’ output expectations are the weakest for nearly 30 years as the global slowdown continues to take its toll on the industry, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said yesterday.
Going up in the world
12:06pm Thursday 20th November 2008
A DISABLED lift platform company is looking to increase turnover and create jobs after seeing a surge in sales.
Celebrating 150 years
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A SCIENTIFIC company has commemorated 150 years in business.
Shareholders back HBOS takeover
12:07pm Thursday 20th November 2008
SHAREHOLDERS in banking group Lloyds TSB yesterday backed the proposed takeover of rival HBOS.
‘Go online for share of Olympic gold’
1:38pm Wednesday 19th November 2008
A LEADING London Olympic official has urged North-East businesses to register on an online database that will enable them to compete for more than 75,000 contracts in the run-up to the 2012 Games.
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