Nov
2009
Articles from 13th Nov 2009
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Birmingham Chamber boss Jerry Blackett: No reason for Cadbury shareholders to back Kraft bid
Nov 13 2009 | Latest Business News
A senior Birmingham business leader has said there would be no reason for Cadbury shareholders to accept the hostile takeover by rival Kraft – but defended part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland’s role in the bid. Read
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Soaring losses for British Airways merger partner Iberia
Nov 13 2009 | Latest Business News
British Airways’ Spanish merger partner Iberia today said losses in the first nine months of the year more than tripled to £162.4 million. Read
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Ericsson job-loss crisis group holds first meeting
Nov 13 2009 | Latest Business News
The business group set up in the wake of the closure of the Ericsson R&D plant in Coventry has held its first meeting. Read
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Opposition from union Unite could threaten BA merger with Iberia
Nov 13 2009 | Latest Business News
British Airways will have to overcome union opposition and pension problems if its proposed merger with Spanish carrier Iberia is to go ahead, it was revealed today. Read
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Global interest for coffee machine firm Fracino
Nov 13 2009 | Latest Business News
Coffee machine manufacturer Fracino has received more than 100 enquiries from around the world after taking part in an exhibition in Milan. Read
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Lord Stafford Award winners announced
Nov 13 2009 | Latest Business News
A device which can change the lives of multiple sclerosis sufferers, a water stop tap and a pioneering insulin pen which records data on injections were among the winners of the 2009 Lord Stafford Awards. Read
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West Midlands skills action plan unveiled
Nov 13 2009 | Latest Business News
The West Midlands’ skills action plan will be launched today with a warning from Regional Minister Ian Austin that only by making skills the main priority will ehe economy be made stronger. Read
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National Express to relinquish East Coast Main Line
Nov 13 2009 | Latest Business News
Struggling Birmingham transport group National Express will relinquish its costly East Coast Main Line contract at midnight. Read
