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New suitors see bright future for Perfiliate

bdaily business news network — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:00:00 GMT

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.

Tanfield bid promises jobs and investment

bdaily business news network — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Director departs as BNS sold

bdaily business news network — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Rock defends pay-outs

bdaily business news network — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMT

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.

Business Comment: Stay ahead of the game

Vodafone in association with CCS — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:00:00 GMT

Talking Business with Chris Lee, managing director of CCS

Barratt rumours lift shares

bdaily business news network — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT

Shares in North East housing giant Barratt Developments soared on Wednesday amid City rumours that it could be set for a takeover bid.

Hargreaves confirms merger talks

bdaily business news network — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:01:00 GMT

Industrial group Hargreaves Services has confirmed that it is in early discussions with UK Coal plc over a potential merger.

Bonuses for staff as Rock reduces losses

bdaily business news network — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:01:00 GMT

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.

From the factory floor to the catwalk

bdaily business news network — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

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.

Action needed to close gender gap

bdaily business news network — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

As a major report exposes a dearth of women in the boardroom, North East businesses have been warned there is still a long way to go before the gender gap in the region is closed.