Apr
2008
Articles from 14th Apr 2008
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Mitchells and Butlers eye a move for Punch
Apr 14 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham pubs group Mitchells & Butlers is thought to be in talks to buy part of its rival and former suitor Punch Taverns. Read
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Karren Brady pulls out of Young Professional awards night
Apr 14 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham City managing director Karren Brady has pulled out of an Inspiring Leader contest in which she was one of three finalists. Read
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Mitchells and Butlers confirms Punch interest
Apr 14 2008 | Other UK business news
Embattled Birmingham pubs group Mitchells & Butlers today confirmed talks to buy the managed pub business from its rival and former takeover suitor Punch Taverns. Read
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Enodis ready to accept US firm takeover bid
Apr 14 2008 | Other UK business news
Kitchen equipment firm Enodis, which has a base in Halesowen, has given its backing to a takeover by the same American firm it snubbed two years ago. Read
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Melrose moving in on £500m FKI
Apr 14 2008 | Other UK business news
Alcester private equity business Melrose is closing in on its near £500 million takeover of engineering group FKI. Read
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Fall in profit warnings gives hope to West Midland firms
Apr 14 2008 | Other UK business news
West Midland plcs appear to be bearing up better than expected to the current economic difficulties, new research claims today. Read
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Bullring store just the beginning for expanding Carlton
Apr 14 2008 | Other UK business news
Travel goods company Carlton has chosen Birmingham as one of the first stops on its round-the-world quest to becoming a global retailer. Read
