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New suitors see bright future for Perfiliate

The new international owners of North East online marketing firm Perfiliate have vowed to grow the company – and its 70-strong workforce – from its Newcastle headquarters. Last week we brought…

11.Mar.10 | Business

  1. Tanfield bid promises jobs and investment

    New jobs and more investment into the region’s clean technology sector will be secured if a £37m bid for part of electric vehicles giant Tanfield is accepted. That is according to…

    11.Mar.10 | Business

  2. Director departs as BNS sold

    The founder of one of the region’s largest telecoms companies yesterday said the firm is in good hands, following its £10.5m sale and his official departure from the company. Telecoms group…

    11.Mar.10 | Business

  1. Rock defends pay-outs

    The chief executive of Northern Rock was buoyant about the bank’s future yesterday as he defended its policy to reward staff with bonuses of up to £3,000. The bonuses will affect…

    11.Mar.10 | Business

  2. Business Comment: Stay ahead of the game

    Talking Business with Chris Lee, managing director of CCS As a company, we sold our first mobile phone over 20 years ago. I almost hesitate to use the word ‘mobile’ now,…

    11.Mar.10 | Business

  3. Barratt rumours lift shares

    Shares in North East housing giant Barratt Developments soared on Wednesday amid City rumours that it could be set for a takeover bid. The firm, which started life in Newcastle in…

    11.Mar.10 | Business

  4. Hargreaves confirms merger talks

    Industrial group Hargreaves Services has confirmed that it is in early discussions with UK Coal plc over a potential merger. The company, based in Esh Winning, County Durham, said, as part…

    10.Mar.10 | Business

  5. Bonuses for staff as Rock reduces losses

    Northern Rock today said it had reduced its annual losses from £1.3bn to £383m and remains well placed to continue its recovery in 2010. The company, now known as Northern Rock…

    10.Mar.10 | Business

  6. From the factory floor to the catwalk

    A former factory worker who left the production line last year to launch his own record label is now planning to enter the fickle world of fashion. Gateshead’s Andy Bloomfield left…

    10.Mar.10 | Business

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