May
2008
Articles from 21st May 2008
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CBI and Darling confident UK will see off credit crunch
May 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Chancellor Alistair Darling and the CBI have found one topic they agree on: Britain will get through the global credit crisis in good shape. Read
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Paragon expects turnaround after profits plunge
May 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Solihull buy-to-let lender Paragon has posted a sharp fall in first-half profits but said demand for rental was set to increase. Read
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Fewer workers and less hours as squeeze tightens its grip
May 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Employment intentions among UK businesses hit their lowest level in at least 11 years last month, according to a Bank of England report. Read
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Win a Virtual Office for a year with Regus
May 21 2008 | Other UK business news
The Birmingham Post has teamed up with Regus to bring you this exciting opportunity to win your very own ‘Virtual Office’ for a year. Read
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Wolseley suffers a tough month as market slows
May 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Warwickshire-based plumbing and heating supplies firm Wolseley has admitted its UK business endured a "challenging" April after the market slowed significantly. Read
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US and Europe orders lift Dermal
May 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Recently launched Staffordshire biomedical firm Dermal Technology Laboratory says it is on course to beat its turnover targets thanks to big export order wins in Europe and the US. Read
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Mitchells and Butlers confident REIT plan will strengthen performance
May 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham-based pubs firm Mitchells & Butlers has reported robust half time performance figures and revealed plans to convert into a real estate investment trust. Read
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Mortgage lenders revise expectations
May 21 2008 | Other UK business news
The Council of Mortgage Lenders has forecast a 35 per cent fall in the number of property transactions in England and Wales this year. Read
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Agency workers deal puts jobs at risk, says Chamber
May 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Jobs could be at risk because of a new deal on agency workers, Birmingham Chamber of Commerce has warned. Read
