May
2008
Articles from 8th May 2008
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Interest rates pegged at 5 per cent
May 08 2008 | Other UK business news
Homeowners hoping for a back-to-back cut in borrowing costs were left frustrated today after the Bank of England kept interest rates at 5%. Read
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Next optimistic as warmer weather arrives
May 08 2008 | Other UK business news
Fashion chain Next today said the warmer weather had boosted trading as it looks to recover from a difficult start to the year. Read
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Sir Peter Rigby adds to luxury hotel portfolio
May 08 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham entrepreneur Sir Peter Rigby is spreading his wings again - this time in the upmarket hotel sector. Read
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Austin Reed to open another 30 new stores
May 08 2008 | Other UK business news
Clothing chain Austin Reed has announced it will open another 30 stores this year as the firm continues its expansion after going private. Read
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Birmingham hotels see fall in revenue per room
May 08 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham's hotel industry witnessed a fall in revenue per available room (revPAR) during the first quarter of 2008, according to new research from accountants Deloitte. Read
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Mansell wins £12.5m order for health centre and village
May 08 2008 | Other UK business news
The Stourbridge-based western region of Mansell has been awarded a building contract for a new health centre and an "extra care village" in Staffordshire. Read
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Computer firm Rock Group in administration
May 08 2008 | Other UK business news
West Midlands computer manufacturer and retail firm Rock Group has fallen into administration. Read
