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Rolls-Royce revved by profits rise
Friday 15 February 2013 7:00
Rolls-Royce has reported a 24% rise in full-year profits to £1.4bn and appointed Ian Davis as its new chairman to succeed Sir Simon Robertson.
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Buffett buys baked beans empire
Friday 15 February 2013 7:00
US billionaire Warren Buffett is reportedly snapped up food company Heinz in an £18bn deal.
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Profits soar at Manchester United
Friday 15 February 2013 7:00
Manchester United enjoyed a 74% rise in profits for the second half of 2012, on the back of rising revenues, the club said in its latest financial report.
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People making moves here in the North East
Friday 15 February 2013 6:00
Weekly round-up of key appointments from across the region.
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Pilot scheme takes off
Friday 15 February 2013 6:00
More than a dozen businesses have signed up to a new pilot scheme which aims to help the private and voluntary sectors work together in North Tyneside.
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Barclays battles, Eurozone woes and retail in focus
Friday 15 February 2013 6:00
Weekly investment round-up with John Dance, chief investment officer and CEO of Vertem Asset Management.
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Tapping into the power of new talent
Friday 15 February 2013 6:00
Graduates are helping an oil and gas engineering services company fuel its ambitions of business growth over the next three years through a new training academy.
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Esh completes £1.6m Yorkshire deal
Friday 15 February 2013 5:00
Esh Group subsidiary Esh Construction has completed a £1.6m contract for the Environment Agency to refurbish offices in Leeds city centre.
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Time to act on skills
Friday 15 February 2013 5:00
Business leaders have been urged to take a more active role in developing the future workforce of the process sector or face potentially damaging skills shortages.
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City centre business scheme rescued
Friday 15 February 2013 1:00
A scheme credited with boosting business in Newcastle city centre, which had been under threat, has been given a £600,000 lifeline by Newcastle City Council.
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Farmland prices reach record highs
Friday 15 February 2013 1:00
Farmland prices in the North East reached record levels during the second half of 2012, new figures show.
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Marketing firm expands into Gateshead
Thursday 14 February 2013 22:00
A marketing business has opened a new office in Gateshead creating two jobs to meet demand for its online services.