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Chaos reigns as Comet calls in administrators
Friday 2 November 2012 7:00
In the aftermath of Comet's plunge into administration yesterday, the retailer faces a chaotic period amid technology breakdowns and customer uncertainty.
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Starbucks refutes tax charges
Friday 2 November 2012 6:00
Executives at Starbucks have reportedly dismissed charges that it has underpaid its European tax bills
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PPI payouts to hit £11bn
Friday 2 November 2012 6:00
As RBS prepares to increase its funds set asside for PPI payouts today, the overall bill is expected to hit the £11bn mark.
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Economy set for 'modest growth'
Friday 2 November 2012 6:00
The UK economy will return to modest growth next year, with developments in the euro zone posing the biggest risk, a leading think-tank said this morning.
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Northgate sees retail hires soar
Thursday 1 November 2012 9:00
Van hire group Northgate is on target to double its year-end revenue to £4.4m in its retail hire division.
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Copenhagen route to launch
Thursday 1 November 2012 7:00
Struggling Scandinavian airline SAS is to re-link Newcastle to the Danish capital with a new daily route from next year.
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Regional bodies back Heseltine report
Thursday 1 November 2012 7:00
Regional business organisations have backed Lord Heseltine’s calls made yesterday to empower regions like the North East to drive the national recovery.
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Architect wins first Scottish contract
Thursday 1 November 2012 6:00
A Newcastle architect has landed a contract to help restore one of Scotland's oldest castles.
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City centre office demand slumps
Thursday 1 November 2012 6:00
Demand for office space in Newcastle has climbed 10% on last year, although the market for city centre spots remains depressed, new figures show.
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4G's a jolly good solution
Thursday 1 November 2012 6:00
A new study has claimed that firms in the North East are the keenest in the country to access the next generation of mobile communications technology.
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China buys stake in Heathrow
Thursday 1 November 2012 4:00
Chinese sovereign welath fund China Investment Corporation (CIC) has reportedly invested in a 10% stake in London's Heathrow airport owner.
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Sporting investment aids expansion
Thursday 1 November 2012 2:00
An ethical sports and wellbeing brand developed in the North East has received a major angel investment for expansion from two of the region’s businesswomen.