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 Business Guide: Financial and Professional
 
Climate 'danger zone' for businesses
A number of major industries that have strong presences in the east of England are at particular threat from climate change. 
02 April 2008
 
Dennis ThoulessGlobal hope for biofuels pioneer
A leading authority in the biofuels industry based in Norfolk is set to see his latest invention go global.  
07 March 2008
 
Mike KimberleyIn footsteps of Colin Chapman
Mike Kimberley is credited with restoring the fortunes of Norfolk sports car manufacturer Group Lotus following the tragic death of founder Colin Chapman in 1982. 
04 March 2008
 
May Gurney secures major Network Rail contract
Construction services company May Gurney has secured a major contract to refurbish and maintain Network Rail's property across London and the North East. 
01 March 2008
 
Oil rigLooking east for a united approach to energy
Leading lights from the energy industry converged on Norwich last week to hear plans to keep the region at the cutting edge of new technology. Business editor Chris Starkie reports 
13 February 2008
 
Business air service to the Netherlands
Air charter company Skydrift is set to launch a scheduled service for business executives between Norwich and Den Helder in the Netherlands. 
31 January 2008
 
Academy for gas and oil industry
The UK oil and gas industry has launched a new academy to train the workers needed to sustain the North Sea's offshore operations. 
29 December 2007
 
Finance crisis for offshore company
A Yarmouth offshore engineering firm is in talks with a business recovery specialist to try and solve the company's financial difficulties. 
15 December 2007
 
Boost for Wisbech-March rail link
Plans to reopen a rail link between Wisbech and March have received a major boost after a promise of help.  
28 July 2007
 
May Gurney likely to build city bypass
Norfolk firm May Gurney is in pole position to build the Norwich northern bypass because of fears that an Olympic building boom will spark  
05 July 2007
 
Container terminal part of harbour plans
A container terminal bringing cargo through Norfolk from all over the world is to be built as part of Yarmouth's outer harbour, it was announced yesterday. 
30 May 2007
 
Deal clears way for work on £45m harbour
The signing of an historic agreement over the bank holiday has cleared the way for work on Yarmouth's £45m outer harbour to start this summer. 
29 May 2007
 
Turbines on Scroby SandsAction? But there's a lot of hot air
We need to act, and we need to act now - but how many times have we heard that before in relation to climate change? And yet, despite the long-awaited energy white paper, talking about the subject still seems to top the Government's agenda, as environment correspondent Tara Greaves reports. 
24 May 2007
 
Cash available to train energy staff
Energy businesses in the east of England are eligible to claim thousands of pounds to be used to help their employees improve their skills. 
25 April 2007
 
Biofuels spark 'green con' fears
A misguided push for biofuels could prove to be a “green con” unless more safeguards are put in place, according to the UK's largest environmental groups. 
13 April 2007
 
 
Oil industry workers
Maturing Southern North Sea gas and oil fields have seen major restructuring
Key stories
  Energy and drive a must for future
Harnessing, extracting and moving power sources requires constant innovation. CHRIS STARKIE looks at how those involved in the industry in East Anglia are keeping pace with changes.
Key links
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Tourism, Leisure & Boats
  Tourism bosses optimistic in face of credit crunch
  Lowestoft air show to increase spend
  Full ahead for boat-builders
 

Energy & Construction

  Climate 'danger zone' for businesses
  Global hope for biofuels pioneer
  In footsteps of Colin Chapman
 
Engineering & Manufacturing
  Lotus know-how will power Dutch sports car
  £80,000 invested in welding kit
  End of the road for company behind Le Mans Bentley
  Companies face up to challenges
  Fight-back raises hope for workers
  Norfolk earns a place in global markets
  New age transformers
  Builders providing a solid base
  Electrical specialist recruits engineers
  Rural areas left behind in hi-tech cover
 
Small Business & Start-Ups
  Entrepreneur branches out on her own
  Students bring a touch of colour
  Ten golden rules for start ups
 
Service Sector
  Recruiment company makes a step up
  Office support is big business
  Shopping: choice is ours
 
Health & Life Sciences
  Medical sector contract spotlights healthy orders
  Looking at a healthy future
  Alzheimer's on the rise in the region
 
Food & Rural Economy
  Suffolk cider set to break into Japan
  Colman's adds an extra dash of profit to Unilever
  Unilever: Colman's brand to stay put
 
Creative
  ITV Anglia news shake-up criticised
  Epic TV centre gets £1.5m grant for HD upgrade
  Made by hand, skill and in Norfolk
 

Shaping The Future

  Partnership zooms in on jobs and housing
  Investment plan to ensure region’s econo
  £5m available to entrepreneurs
 

Sector Report

  Horticultural excellence is big business
  Climate 'danger zone' for businesses
  Farmer sets industry a challenge
  Local shops fight back on high streets
  Farming industry faces uncertain times
  Manufacturers reap investment rewards
  High street music feels the pinch
  Fims banks on Swedish-style service
  Building safe workplaces in construction
 

 

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