Jun
2008
Articles from 25th Jun 2008
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Breaking down the barriers to investing in low carbon future
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
British industry has urged the Government to recognise the vital role that business has to play in moving to a low-carbon economy – setting out the key policies needed to break down the current barriers to investment in key technologies where the UK can become a world leader. Read
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Barclays nabs top private UBS banker
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
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Science Park enters new phase of development
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
The fourth phase of Wolverhampton Science Park has taken a step forward with the appointment of design consultants, Fairhursts Design Group. Read
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Havelock Europa off to satisfactory start
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
Havelock Europa, the provider of educational and retail interiors, announced a satisfactory start to the year at its AGM. Read
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Piccadilly Arcade now open all week
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
One of Birmingham’s most famous shopping arcades is now opening seven days a week. Read
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bosses look at how to unlock British talent for Midlands workforce
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
Business leaders from across the West Midlands will gather at the Advanced Technology Centre in Brierley Hill next week to debate one of the gravest issues facing the country today – how to tackle the UK’s talent challenge. Read
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Barclays reveals details of £4.5 billion cash-call
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
Barclays has revealed details of a £4.5 billion cash-call to new and existing investors in the latest move by a bank to boost finances hit by the credit crunch. Read
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WS Atkins claims it is riding out downturn
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
The UK's biggest engineering consultant WS Atkins has said it is not suffering amid the economic slowdown as it unveiled a 31% hike in annual profits. Read
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BG Group goes hostile in £6.7m bid for Australia's Origin
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
Gas exploration firm BG Group yesterday turned up the heat on Australia’s Origin by announcing plans to make an improved £6.7 billion offer direct to shareholders. Read
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Ibex looking to rebrand on back of record results
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
Midlands-based interior fit out specialists Ibex Interiors has announced record annual results as the company looks to further expand and improve its operations. Read
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Ill wind from fuel bolsters Stagecoach’s performance
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
Transport group Stagecoach has said environmental fears and higher fuel costs were sparking a “fundamental shift” towards public transport as it unveiled big revenue rises for bus and train operations. Read
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Fuel and climate fears boost Stagecoach
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
Transport group Stagecoach said environmental fears and higher fuel costs were sparking a "fundamental shift" towards public transport. Read
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Surprise surge in retail sales more likely a statistical blip
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
The remarkable surge in retail sales reported by Office for National Statistics last week may have been a statistical blip, to judge from the outcome of the latest distributive trades survey from the CBI. Read
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Shine comes off Fennell with its expansion plans
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
Shares in upmarket jeweller Theo Fennell, a favourite of celebrities such as Sir Elton John, fell on Tuesday after it announced plans to accelerate its investment plans, which include opening outlets in Dublin and Russia. Broker Seymour Pierce cut its earnings estimates, due to the increased costs incurred by this move. Read
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Sector success in Coventry
Jun 25 2008 | Other UK business news
The service sector in Coventry and Warwickshire is still growing in the face of tough economic conditions, it has emerged. Read
