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HSBC enjoys profits surge
Wednesday 8 May 2013 5:00
HSBC almost doubled pre-tax profits to £5.4bn in the first three months of 2013, the bank has reported.
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High street suffers surprise sales dip
Wednesday 8 May 2013 5:00
UK retail sales plunged unexpectedly in April, new figures show, although generally high street conditions appear to be improving.
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More clarity needed on tax message, CBI warns
Wednesday 8 May 2013 5:00
UK firms are being left feeling “schizophrenic” due to mixed messaging around tax, the CBI has warned.
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Isos sets out further Cleadon Park investment
Tuesday 7 May 2013 5:00
Social landlord Isos Housing is investing £2.3m on the latest phase of its Cleadon Park development in South Tyneside.
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Nissan creates 50 luxury car jobs
Tuesday 7 May 2013 5:00
Around 50 new jobs are reportedly being created at Nissan’s Washington plant within its luxury car division Infiniti.
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Small business lending scheme picks up
Tuesday 7 May 2013 5:00
Bank lending to SMEs through the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme has begun to show improvement, new figures show.
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Historic retailer Fenwick signs wireless deal
Tuesday 7 May 2013 5:00
The estimated 64 million shoppers that visit retailer Fenwick’s 11 department stores around the UK will now have access to wireless broadband after the Newcastle chain struck a deal with BT.
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IPCL marches on at the double
Tuesday 7 May 2013 5:00
Fire coatings subcontractor IPCL is looking to double turnover and take on more staff this year at is sees signs of pick up and grows market share.
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Mid table risers fighting back
Tuesday 7 May 2013 5:00
Medium-sized businesses which struggled most in the recession are recovering, with North East firms doing best.
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Partnership delivers capital gains
Tuesday 7 May 2013 5:00
Two Northumberland companies have teamed up to secure an exclusive retail deal in London for a range of eczema products.
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Takeover deal sees training firms join forces
Tuesday 7 May 2013 5:00
A Tyneside training company has expanded with the buyout of fellow training provider in Durham.
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Confidence rising says ICAEW monitor
Tuesday 7 May 2013 5:00
Confidence among UK firms is at a three-year high according to the quarterly Business Confidence Monitor released by accountancy body ICAEW.
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