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Balance between cuts and growth key to sustainable economy

941157577 QZyws S Balance between cuts and growth key to sustainable economyA plan to foster growth and lock in the recovery was unveiled today by Business Secretary Vince Cable.

In it he argues that striking the right balance between making savings to public spending and promoting sustainable growth is crucial.

He believes recovery will be driven by growth

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Investment Secures 6,673 Jobs For North East

573656621 3fRjA S Investment Secures 6,673 Jobs For North EastOverseas investment created or safeguarded 6,673 jobs in the North East over the last year.

The inward investment figures were announced at the UK Trade & Investment Business Summit attended by over 100 of the UK’s leading investors.

Nationally, 94,346 jobs have been created or safeguarded as a result of direct

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Lease - a - Leaf keeps on growing

932067898 YtSfV S Lease   a   Leaf keeps on growing An interior landscaping company that transforms offices and private homes across the UK is celebrating 28 years in business and continuing to grow strongly despite the recession.

Lease-A-Leaf Ltd, based near Hexham, Northumberland, is one of the oldest established independent companies of its

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Cutting to the chase on red tape

924234363 MRRjM S Cutting to the chase on red tape A tough new Cabinet committee with the job of reducing the heavy burden of red tape on business is getting down to business.

The Reducing Regulation Committee (RRC) convened to look at a fundamentally different approach to regulation and began its major review of all regulations in the

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Backing a winner for cycling comfort

923696524 nTnrY S Backing a winner for cycling comfortA backpack that responds to the movements of the spine has been designed by a Northumbria University student.

And while it  might look like an outsize caterpillar but Shaun Little’s innovative rucksack could catch on big time with cyclists.

The specially designed Vertebrae backpack, features several miniature bag compartments to help disperse

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