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Welsh Government to appeal high court decision to cut power at Baglan Energy Park
The Welsh Government has said that it is appealing the high court decision to switch off the electricity supply at Baglan energy plant power. In a statement, the Government said that it had been granted permission by the high court judge to appeal the decision made last month which would see businesses at the park …
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North East technology from Kromek used to protect NATO from dirty bombs
Tech firm Kromek kept heads of state safe at the recent NATO summit in Brussels after its nuclear-detection devices were deployed across the city. The Sedgefield company’s D3S “dirty bomb” radiation detectors have previously been used to protect world leaders, including two former US presidents. Last week 30 NATO heads of state gathered in Brussels, …
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Springing a career move – 35 appointments not to miss on the Humber
With spring well in the step, many in business on the Humber are blossoming in new roles in the season of new life. The first few months of 2022 have been a hive of activity in recruitment circles, with promotions, switches and new-starts aplenty. Here we look at the major moves not to miss in …
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Dragons’ Den appearance for Tyneside sisters’ firm Pretty Mama sparks rush of orders
A North East fashion start-up has been inundated with orders after braving the Dragons’ Den and leaving with a deal involving four of the millionaire entrepreneurs. Jenny and Alex McFadden, of South Tyneside, appeared on last Thursday’s episode of the BBC One show, where viewers saw them pitch their maternity clothing brand Pretty Mama to …
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More than 1,500 North East jobs created by growing companies in March
At least 1,500 new jobs have been announced in the North East this month, with major employers leading the recruitment drives. Leisure, care and property business Malhotra Group announced plans to create 200 new jobs after securing a £23m finance package. The Newcastle based business, which owns the Three Mile in Gosforth and city centre …
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London-listed miner Petropavlovsk lines up advisers for crunch debt talks
A London-listed gold mining group which was prevented from making a loan repayment this week after its Russian lender was sanctioned is lining up advisers to help restructure its borrowings.Sky News has learnt that Petropavlovsk, which has seen its shares plummet in the last year, is preparing to bring in AlixPartners to advise it on …
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Criminal and civil investigations opened into P&O Ferries after it sacked 786 employees
The government’s business misconduct watchdog has launched criminal and civil probes into P&O Ferries, adding to pressure on the embattled company. The move comes two weeks after P&O Ferries sacked nearly 800 workers and replaced them with lower-paid crew, a decision that the government called illegal. Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng confirmed on Friday afternoon that …
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Camelot takes Gambling Commission to high court over loss of National Lottery licence
Camelot, the company that currently operates the National Lottery, is suing the game’s parent organisation in the high court after it lost its licence to a rival.Last week, the Gambling Commission – the regulator that oversees the lottery – confirmed plans to transfer the game to rival operator Allwyn Entertainment after more than 28 years …
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Chelsea FC sale: Chicago Cubs-owners fortify bid with new bank signing
The owners of the Chicago Cubs baseball team have fortified their bid for Chelsea FC by adding a new team of bankers ten days before a four-way shootout determines the club’s future ownership. Sky News has learnt that the Ricketts family and the hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin have hired Jefferies, the US-based investment bank, …
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Russian gas still flowing to Europe despite deadline day for rouble payments arriving
The amount of gas flowing into Europe from Russia hit its highest level in four months today, despite threats from the Kremlin to halt all supplies to “unfriendly” countries, potentially wreaking havoc.Friday marks the deadline for countries in the European Union and elsewhere to start paying for their gas in roubles.Failing to comply, President Vladimir …
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Sofa Workshop collapses into administration with loss of 77 jobs
High Street retailer Sofa Workshop has gone into administration with the loss of 77 jobs. Supply chain and transport costs had contributed to trading losses and outweighed ‘significant revenues’, said appointed administrators Toby Banfield, David Baxendale and Zelf Hussain of PwC. The company had 16 stores across the UK and operated online. A notice on …
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Hull Trains’ ticket boost for tourism as city prepares to welcome back visitors
Hull Trains is aiming to green up leisure trips while cutting the cost of exploring the city for regional tourists as the summer season approaches. While the direct route to London may mean the service is more regularly associated with the opportunity to take in the capital’s charms, return fares of £10 or less are …

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