Nov
2009
Articles from 9th Nov 2009
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Extra security at cinemas for Birmingham gang film
Nov 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Extra security is being used to search cinema goers who turn up to screenings of a controversial film depicting gang violence in Birmingham. Read
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Birmingham City Council workers honoured at awards ceremony
Nov 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Birmingham City Council workers have been publicly recognised for their at an awards ceremony in Birmingham. Read
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Cadbury reject £9.8 billion hostile bid from Kraft Foods
Nov 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Cadbury rejected a £9.8 billion hostile bid from US food giant Kraft today, saying it did not come "remotely close" to reflecting the true value of the business. Read
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Big wheel to return to Birmingham
Nov 09 2009 | West Midlands News
The foundations of Birmingham’s big wheel were laid last night in preparation for the return of the popular tourist attraction. Read
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Courier firm cashes in on disruption caused by postal strikes
Nov 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Rivals to the Royal Mail in Birmingham and Coventry are cashing in on the disruption caused by the postal strikes. Read
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Deacon claims he prayed to Cardinal Newman and walked again
Nov 09 2009 | West Midlands News
A US Roman Catholic deacon has spoken of how the agonising pain he had suffered from a spinal disorder disappeared after praying to the revered Birmingham cleric Cardinal John Henry Newman. Read
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Two new swimming pools to be built in Sandwell
Nov 09 2009 | West Midlands News
Two new swimming pools could be built in Sandwell under £23million council plans. Read
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Berlin Wall 'day of celebration'
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Chancellor Angela Merkel has joined former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and other luminaries at what was once a fortified border crossing - retracing her steps on the night 20 years ago that the Berlin Wall fell. Read
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Kraft's bid for Cadbury 'derisory'
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
A £9.8 billion hostile takeover bid from US food giant Kraft has been labelled "derisory" by Dairy Milk maker Cadbury. Read
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Pc in court over police dog deaths
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
A police dog handler accused of leaving two of his German Shepherds to bake to death in his car is due to appear in court. Read
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Dozens dead in El Salvador flooding
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Mud and boulders loosened by days of heavy rain swept down a volcano and partly have buried a small town, swallowing up homes as flooding and landslides across El Salvador killed at least 124 people. Read
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NOTW phone tapping claims dismissed
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Allegations of phone tapping at Britain's best-selling Sunday newspaper have been dismissed by the industry's watchdog. Read
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Lottery winners share £91m jackpot
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Two lottery ticketholders could find themselves with celebrity-sized bank balances as their claims are verified by Camelot. Read
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Sex abuse by women reports on rise
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
The number of children reporting sexual abuse by women to ChildLine has more than doubled over the past five years, it has been. Read
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Heavyweight champ Haye back home
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Boxing giant-killer David Haye has returned to Britain after defeating the "Beast from the East", and admitted: "I can't wear my belt - it's too big." Read
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Berlin Wall collapse celebrated
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Celebrations have enveloped Germany on the 20th anniversary of the night the Berlin Wall came down - signalling the beginning of the end of communism in Europe. Read
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Fast-track nuclear plants unveiled
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Plans to fast-track a new generation of nuclear power stations are set to be unveiled by the Government. Read
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IT staff share Euromillions cash
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
A group of IT workers from Liverpool have won a £45.5 million share of the Euromillions jackpot, sources said. Read
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PM's name error shows 'no respect'
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
The mother of a soldier who was killed in Afghanistan has accused Gordon Brown of disrespecting her son's memory by misspelling their surname in a letter of condolence. Read
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Cadbury could face bid from Kraft
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Dairy Milk maker Cadbury is set to face a hostile takeover bid from US food giant Kraft . Read
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Brown's apology over spelling error
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown said he has apologised to the grieving mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan for "any unintended mistake" in a hand-written letter of condolence. Read
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Thousands mark fall of berlin wall
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Thousands of cheering Germans re-enacted the electrifying moment the Berlin Wall came crashing down - toppling 1,000 graffiti-adorned 8ft-tall dominoes that tumbled along the route of the now vanished Cold War icon, celebrating 20 years of freedom from separation and fear. Read
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Germany marks fall of Berlin Wall
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
With prayers, music and pomp, Germany remembered the 20th anniversary of the day the Berlin Wall fell, sending East Germans flooding west and setting in motion events that soon led to the country's reunification. Read
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£45m Euro lottery winners checked
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Two lottery ticketholders are having their claims checked as part of a process that could see them become multimillionaires. Read
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Mis-spelling PM meant 'no offence'
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has personally contacted the mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan to assure her that he meant no offence when he spelt her son's name wrong in a letter of condolence, Downing Street said. Read
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Mudslide survivor hunt continues
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Rescuers dug through rock and debris in hope of finding dozens of people missing in a mudslide, part of a wave of floods that killed at least 124 people in El Salvador. Read
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Afghanistan blast soldier named
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
A British soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan was described as a "shining prospect for the future". Read
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Government accused on immigration
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Ministers have been accused of "deliberately deceiving" the British public over a secret plan to increase immigration. Read
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PM 'sorry' over condolence letter
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown has blamed his handwriting after apologising to a grieving mother of a soldier killed in Afghanistan for errors in a letter of condolence. Read
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Euromillions winners to be named
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
A group of IT workers from Liverpool and a married couple from Newport, south Wales, have each won a £45.5 million share of the Euromillions jackpot, it was announced. Read
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Top boxer David Haye back in the UK
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Boxing giant-killer David Haye has returned to Britain after defeating the "Beast from the East", and admitted: "I can't wear my belt - it's too big." Read
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GPs told to cut back on antibiotics
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
GPs are being urged to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds as overuse is increasing resistance to them, making it more difficult to tackle serious infections like hospital bugs, it has been reported. Read
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Afghan blast soldiers to be named
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Two British soldiers killed in separate blasts in Afghanistan are expected to be named on Monday, as the death toll passed another grim milestone. Read
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Credit card wane too late for many
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Consumers' enthusiasm for credit cards is showing signs of waning but for many people this new-found prudence is likely to have come too late. Read
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GPs told to cut antibiotics use
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
GPs are being urged to stop prescribing antibiotics for coughs and colds as overuse is increasing resistance to them, making it more difficult to tackle serious infections like hospital bugs. Read
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Pc denies killing two police dogs
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
A police officer has pleaded not guilty to killing two of his German shepherd dogs by leaving them to bake to death in his car. Read
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Brown to mark fall of Berlin wall
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Gordon Brown is to join other world leaders in Germany for the celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Read
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Soldiers 'kicked Iraqi prisoner'
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
A former British soldier has admitted for the first time that he saw two of his colleagues kicking and hitting a handcuffed Iraqi prisoner minutes before he died. Read
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Thousands mark fall of Berlin Wall
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Thousands of cheering Germans re-enacted the electrifying moment the Berlin Wall came crashing down - toppling 1,000 graffiti-adorned 8ft-tall dominoes that tumbled along the route of the now vanished Cold War icon, celebrating 20 years of freedom from separation and fear. Read
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Call for more debate on immigration
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Home Secretary Alan Johnson has called for a "rational" debate on immigration to challenge the views of the far right British National Party. Read
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Ronaldo wins nightclub slur payout
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted "substantial" libel damages over a false allegation that he went on a "bender" at a Hollywood nightclub. Read
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Nuclear power station sites named
Nov 09 2009 | UK News
A huge expansion of nuclear power has been signalled by the Government as it named 10 sites where new power stations could be built. Read
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Shots turn to Dillon
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Aldershot have confirmed the appointment of Kevin Dillon as their new manager. Read
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Bellamy out of Scotland clash
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Wales captain Craig Bellamy led a trio of withdrawals from the squad for Saturday's friendly with Scotland. Read
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Graham eyes final push for glory
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
England prop James Graham is happy to postpone his holiday plans for another week to give everything in pursuit of Gillette Four Nations glory. Read
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Agassi backs Murray for slam success
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Former world number one Andre Agassi is in no doubt Andy Murray will win grand slam titles. Read
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Carter hearing postponed
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Dan Carter's disciplinary hearing has been postponed until Tuesday, at the request of the New Zealand team management. Read
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Hall honoured as rookie of year
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
England winger Ryan Hall was named international 'rookie' of the year at the Rugby League International Federation Player of the Year gala dinner in Leeds on Monday night. Read
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Bullard: 'We want Brown to stay'
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Hull's players proved they are firmly behind Phil Brown as they bought their manager precious breathing space after moving out of the relegation zone with a superb performance and a 2-1 victory against Stoke. Read
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Doran-Jones added to England squad
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
England have called up Gloucester prop Paul Doran-Jones as cover for David Wilson, who suffered a shoulder injury during Saturday's 18-9 defeat to Australia. Read
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Ferguson to escape action
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson will not face any action from the Football Association over his criticism of referee Martin Atkinson following Manchester United's defeat to Chelsea. Read
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Gallacher - I thought my time had gone
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Paul Gallacher has admitted he feared his Scotland days were behind him after receiving a surprise recall for Saturday's friendly in Wales. Read
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England to begin with Holland rematch
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
England will begin their 2011 World Cup campaign against Holland in Nagpur - three days after the six-week tournament gets under way with Bangladesh hosting India. Read
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Wembley calling for champion Haye
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Newly-crowned WBA heavyweight champion David Haye could be heading for a massive showdown fight with one of the Klitschko brothers at Wembley Stadium. Read
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Grove poised to make Scotland debut
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Alex Grove will make his Scotland debut and Chris Cusiter will captain his country for the first time in Saturday's opening autumn international against Fiji. Read
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Rest causing King's hamstring trouble?
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp suspects Ledley King's recent hamstring problems may be linked to the centre-back resting his knee between games. Read
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Chelsea rocked by Cole injury
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea have been rocked by an injury to England left-back Ashley Cole which threatens to keep him out of action for weeks. Read
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Jones ruled out
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Scarlets flanker Dafydd Jones will miss Wales' remaining autumn Tests after suffering a serious shoulder injury which requires surgery. Read
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Gallacher replaces Gordon
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
St Mirren goalkeeper Paul Gallacher has been called into the Scotland squad for Saturday's friendly in Wales, the Scottish Football Association have confirmed. Read
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Henderson spot on for Blades
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Darius Henderson's late penalty spared Sheffield United the ignominy of five straight Coca-Cola Championship defeats as an action-packed South Yorkshire derby ended 2-2 at Oakwell. Read
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Gerrard spares Liverpool's blushes
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool avoided further humiliation at Anfield as Steven Gerrard's controversial penalty helped salvage a 2-2 draw with Birmingham. Read
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Foxes confirm Hoggard as new captain
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Leicestershire have won the battle to sign former England seamer Matthew Hoggard, agreeing a three-year deal with the 32-year-old - who will also become the county's new captain. Read
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Rooney warned by FA
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Wayne Rooney has been warned about his future conduct by the Football Association after appearing to mouth "12th man" into a television camera following Manchester United's defeat by Chelsea. Read
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Denly happy to be among runs
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Joe Denly is hoping his performance for England during their second tour match against the Warriors will be the start of better things as he bids to stave off pressure for the second opening position from other members of the squad. Read
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Haye ready to face Ruiz
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
David Haye expects to encounter little difficulty when he makes the first defence of his newly-acquired WBA heavyweight title against John Ruiz. Read
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Zola: Hammers will find winning formula
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Defiant Gianfranco Zola insists he will find the solutions needed to get West Ham out of the relegation zone when the Barclays Premier League resumes. Read
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Benitez backs players to bounce back
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez believes his players are angry at the way Liverpool's season has gone, and want to put things right starting with Monday's night's clash with Birmingham. Read
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Becks to miss England game as Galaxy win
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham will miss England's friendly against Brazil in Qatar on Saturday after the Los Angeles Galaxy reached the Major League Soccer Western Conference final with a victory over local rivals Chivas USA. Read
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Ancelotti unhappy with United protests
Nov 09 2009 | National Sport
Carlo Ancelotti saw Chelsea go five points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 1-0 win over Manchester United and then accused the visitors of trying to influence the referee. Read
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Browne Jacobson to advise West Midlands hospital giant
Nov 09 2009 | Legal
Browne Jacobson has been appointed as advisors to one of the largest hospital trusts in the country. Read
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Immigration lawyer Nagina Rashid moves to Alsters Kelley
Nov 09 2009 | Legal
The immigration department of Coventry and Warwickshire based law firm Alsters Kelly has expanded with the appointment of solicitor Nagina Rashid. Read
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Eversheds optimistic despite drop in turnover
Nov 09 2009 | Legal
National law firm Eversheds saw sales drop six per cent, but said it was still "cautiously optimistic" that things would improve soon. Read
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Fear of costs keeping many people from getting justice
Nov 09 2009 | Legal
More than half the population is being prevented from getting legal advice because of spiralling costs and the fear of visiting a lawyer. Read
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Historic Stourbridge law firms merge to form Wall James Chappell
Nov 09 2009 | Legal
Two historic Black Country law firms have merged, after decades facing each other on opposite sides of the street. Read
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Weightmans optimistic after revenue rises
Nov 09 2009 | Legal
Regional law firm Weightmans has seen an upturn in business, and says it is on course to beat its targets for the year. Read
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Corporate partner Marcus Everrett joins ORJ Solicitors
Nov 09 2009 | Legal
Midlands law firm ORJ solicitors has added to its corporate team with the appointment of a new partner. Read
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Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband backs nuclear
Nov 09 2009 | Politics News
The Government today insisted the country needed nuclear power as it prepared to unveil plans to fast-track a new generation of nuclear power stations. Read
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Tamworth schoolteacher suspended over claims he forged coursework
Nov 09 2009 | Education News
A Midland schoolteacher has been suspended after every single member of an English A level class complained that a teacher had corrected course work to boost exam pass rates. Read
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£10m performing arts centre for Edgbaston
Nov 09 2009 | Education News
One of the wealthiest men in the country is helping to fund a £10million performing arts centre in Birmingham. Read
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RSM Bentley Jennison Financial Management acquires Hornbuckle Mitchell IFA arm\n
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
RSM Bentley Jennison Financial Management has acquired the independent financial advisory arm of Hornbuckle Mitchell for an undisclosed sum. Read
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Cadbury board braced for last-minute Kraft bid
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Shares in Cadbury edged up this morning as the clock ticks towards a 5pm deadline for a takeover bid. Read
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Shrewsbury firms face fine over illegal immigrants
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Two Shrewsbury businesses are facing the prospect of significant fines after three illegal immigrants were found to be working at their premises. Read
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£4.5m for Lichfield firm to build best electric car yet
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
A West Midland firm has been awarded £4.5 million by the Government to help produce the “world’s most efficient electric car”. Read
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Birmingham International Airport's cash plea to AWM
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
A row is brewing between Birmingham International Airport (BIA) executives and regional development agency Advantage West Midlands over a crucial £25 million contribution to the airport’s expansion plans. Read
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Business activity grows for fourth month in a row
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Activity levels across sectors grew for the fourth successive month according to the latest figures from the Purchasing Managers’ Indexes (PMI). Read
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Private deal volumes lead fall in M&A figures
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
The recession has wiped 65 per cent of the value of private UK companies acquired in the last year according to research by Birmingham accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young. Read
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Unemployment could still top 3 million despite signs of recovery
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
UK unemployment could still rise to around 3 million by the end of 2010 according to new analysis by economists at PricewaterhouseCoopers. Read
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Edgbaston accountants merge with historic London firm Chantrey Vellacott
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Birmingham accountantcy firm Heathcote & Coleman has merged with one of the biggest names in UK financial services. Read
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BDO LLP lures London policy head to Colmore Row
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Birmingham accountancy firm BDO LLP has enticed the firm’s London-based head of public policy to become audit partner at the Colmore Row Office. Read
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MP Tom Watson defends gamers on Facebook
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Labour MP Tom Watson has set up a Facebook page for gamers frustrated with how the sector is portrayed in the media. Read
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European Food Brokers makes second north-west wholesale purchase
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Walsall wine seller European Food Brokers has made its second acquisition in a month after buying a Lancashire wholesale supplier. Read
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Cost-cutting at IMI Plc to push revenues above expectations
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Birmingham manufacturer IMI Plc has told investors its full year earnings will be ahead of analysts’ expectations after a cost-cutting drive offset lower revenue. Read
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Lloyds pledge support to 30,000 businesses
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Part-nationalised Lloyds Banking Group has pledged to offer support to 300,000 new start-up businesses over the next three years. Read
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Kraft poised to make hostile bid for Cadbury
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Cadbury will today discover if it is to be the subject of a hostile takeover approach by Kraft Foods. Read
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Victoria Carpets owner reports 84 per cent profits fall
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Carpet-maker Victoria PLC has seen its profits fall by more than 84 per cent after adverse market conditions have impacted performances in Ireland and Canada. Read
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Tata remain tight-lipped over new UK boss rumours
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Jaguar Land Rover and its Indian owner Tata Motors are keeping silent over reports that the departing boss of General Motors Europe is being lined up to take charge of the West Midland luxury carmaker. Read
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Birmingham Post and PRCA to deliver digital insights
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
The Birmingham Post and the Public Relations Consultants Association (PRCA) are joining forces to help the region’s PR and marketing professionals understand digital developments in the region. Read
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Revenues continue to slide for Aer Lingus
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Embattled airline Aer Lingus has reported a further slide in revenues, but said performance was “stabilising” after efforts to cut aircraft and capacity. Read
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Experts warn West Midlands manufacturers will struggle to recover from downturn
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Experts say West Midlands manufacturers will struggle to recover from the economic downturn unless banks and other lenders offer credit at reasonable rates. Read
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Funeral firm Dignity posts 7.2 per cent profit rise
Nov 09 2009 | Latest Business News
Midland funeral firm has posted a 7.2 per cent rise in profits for the first three quarters of the year. Read
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Kraft Foods launches hostile takeover for Cadbury
Nov 09 2009 | Cadbury
US food giant Kraft Foods has launched a hostile takeover for Midland confectionery firm Cadbury. Read
