Jul
2008
Articles from 31st Jul 2008
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Anglo American still looking to sell off Tarmac
Jul 31 2008 | Other UK business news
Tarmac owner Anglo American (AAL) posted a 14 per cent rise in first-half underlying profit on higher output and prices and said its was still exploring options for the sale of the Wolverhampton-based business. Read
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Mitchells and Butlers in property swap with Whitbread
Jul 31 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham-based pubs group Mitchells & Butlers is to to acquire 44 pub restaurants from Whitbread in an assets swap. Read
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Severn Trent has UK's best tap water, say experts
Jul 31 2008 | Other UK business news
The West Midlands has the country’s best-tasting tap water, according to a panel of food and drink experts. Read
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Good start to 2008 for services group Mitie
Jul 31 2008 | Other UK business news
Support services group Mitie (MTO), which is responsible for the maintenance and repair of many of Birmingham’s schools, museums, libraries and art galleries, said it had made a good start to the year with trading in line with management expectations. Read
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Anger over Centrica dividend as British Gas prices rise
Jul 31 2008 | Other UK business news
British Gas parent Centrica have added fuel to the flames over record price hikes by announcing a £144.6 million dividend payout for its shareholders. Read
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Profits dive at Arena Leisure
Jul 31 2008 | Other UK business news
Arena Leisure, which operates Worcester and Wolverhampton racecourses, has seen a first half pre-tax profit fall of 41 per cent and has predicted a tough second half. Read
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British Gas slammed over price hike and profits
Jul 31 2008 | Other UK business news
Energywatch has reacted angrily to the news that British Gas owner Centrica has made nearly £1 billion profit over the past six months. The figures were announced just one day after the company imposed a 35% price increase. Read
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Market forces painting a grim economic picture
Jul 31 2008 | Other UK business news
Falling house prices, declining consumer confidence, bank writedowns and spiralling energy costs are combining to create a grim economic picture. Read
