May
2008
Articles from 7th May 2008
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Cement maker Holcim set to hit targets
May 07 2008 | Other UK business news
Holcim, the world's second largest cement maker, which owns Midlands-based Aggregate Industries, posted a four per cent rise in first quarter net profit and said it will reach its long-term growth goals in 2008. Read
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Suffering EasyJet in warning over rising fuel costs
May 07 2008 | Other UK business news
Budget airline EasyJet said today that soaring fuel costs caused half-year losses to more than double as it warned that the rocketing cost of crude oil would put many players out of business. Read
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Luxury homes market hit by economic slowdown
May 07 2008 | Other UK business news
Upmarket property group Savills today said the economic slowdown had started to impact on London's luxury house market. Read
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Network Holdings takes stake in Cactus
May 07 2008 | Other UK business news
Midland-based recruitment company Network Holdings Group, formerly part of the Pertemps empire, has expanded its portfolio with the acquisition of a majority stake in Worcester-based recruiter Cactus Search. Read
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Birmingham Chamber warning over oil price
May 07 2008 | Other UK business news
West Midland companies could soon start to buckle under the pressure of rising oil prices, it has been claimed. Read
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Baggeridge boost for Weinerburger
May 07 2008 | Other UK business news
The acquisition of Black Country brick producer Baggeridge has helped parent Wienerberger, the world's largest brick producer, offset the slump in demand caused by the decline in the US housing market. Read
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Enterprise Inns shares soar 30 per cent
May 07 2008 | Other UK business news
Shares in Solihull-based Enterprise Inns soared nearly 30% today after Revenue officials rubber-stamped plans to take on tax-efficient REIT status. Read
