Jun
2008
Articles from 27th Jun 2008
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Europe sees new plane
Jun 27 2008 | Other UK business news
Europe has unveiled the long awaited A400M military transport – giving the public a first glimpse of a powerful turboprop plane being built to supply seven NATO countries with urgently needed strategic airlift capacity. Read
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Business ahead of law on flexible working, says IoD
Jun 27 2008 | Other UK business news
Britain’s businesses are ahead of the legislative game when it comes to flexible working, according to a major survey. Read
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John Lewis sales continue to fall
Jun 27 2008 | Other UK business news
John Lewis Partnership, the employee-owned retailer seen as a barometer of High Street trading, said week to June 21 sales at its 26 department stores fell 1.2 percent year-on-year to £45.5 million - the sixth time in seven weeks sales have declined. Read
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End of the road as New West Works building bites the dust
Jun 27 2008 | Other UK business news
One of Birmingham’s biggest buildings is being reduced to dust as part of the £750 million transformation of the former MG Rover site at Longbridge. Read
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GDP growth lower than expected, says ONS
Jun 27 2008 | Other UK business news
The UK economy put in a weaker than expected performance in the first three months of the year as GDP growth rates were revised lower led by a faltering services sector, official figures showed. Read
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Corus boosts Tata profits by 60pc
Jun 27 2008 | Other UK business news
India’s Tata Steel has said last year’s £6.2 billion acquisition of Anglo-Dutch company Corus had boosted profits by 60 per cent. Read
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National Express predicts earnings growth
Jun 27 2008 | Other UK business news
Shares in National Express Group were higher midmorning after the group said in a trading statement it expects significant earnings growth with Panmure Gordon and Investec retaining their 'buy' stances, market sources said. Read
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Oil surges to a record high
Jun 27 2008 | Other UK business news
Oil has surged to a new record above $141 a barrel, sparking further misery for shares on the London Stock Exchange. Read
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Goodyear takes global perspective on new expansion
Jun 27 2008 | Other UK business news
Goodyear plans to spend up to £655 million annually over the next few years on global development – but is closing its Australian plant as part of its strategy to reduce high-cost manufacturing. Read
