Jun
2008
Articles from 16th Jun 2008
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Barclays closes in on £4bn of cash
Jun 16 2008 | Other UK business news
Barclays is reportedly on the verge of raising £4 billion from overseas investors Read
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FA decision will kickstart East Staffs regeneration
Jun 16 2008 | Other UK business news
Inward investment chiefs have hailed the Football Association’s decision to build the National Football Centre in Burton as a major milestone in East Staffordshire’s regeneration. Read
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M&B faces tax challenge
Jun 16 2008 | Other UK business news
An attempt by Birmingham pub group Mitchells & Butlers to take advantage of lower tax property rules is a test case for the sector, but the owner of the Harvester and All Bar One chains faces a huge challenge. Read
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CBI disagrees with City and forecasts inflation fall in 2009
Jun 16 2008 | Other UK business news
The CBI is challenging the City’s view that the Bank of England will have to raise interest rates later this year to contain inflation and predicts that fast-falling inflation will enable the Bank of England to start cutting the cost of borrowing next year. Read
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Majestic Wine recovers from budget hangover
Jun 16 2008 | Other UK business news
Wine warehouse chain Majestic Wine has said trading had bounced back after a slowdown in April caused by a sharp hike in alcohol duty. Read
