Jul
2008
Articles from 21st Jul 2008
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Domino's Pizza sees profits surge
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Domino’s Pizza has reported a surge in profits as cash-strapped consumers shun dining out in favour of dialling a takeaway. Read
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Shareholders wait on Enterprise REIT news
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Investors in Solihull-based Enterprise Inns will be hoping for an update on the group’s proposed conversion to a Real Estate Investment Trust when it updates on full year trading. Read
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Chamber calls on Bank of England to keep calm
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Businesses in Birmingham would be harmed if the Bank of England overreacts to recession worries, the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said. Read
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Consumer confidence plummets in West Midlands
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Worries about the economy and rising unemployment have sent consumer confidence plummeting in the West Midlands, according to a survey. Read
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Palletways expands European scope
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Lichfield-based Palletways has extended the boundaries of its pan-European delivery services to include Spain, Portugal and Italy. Read
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TM Lewin looks smart as shirt sales stay healthy
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Upmarket shirtmaker TM Lewin appeared to be avoiding the high street slowdown after revealing healthy sales growth. Read
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Mansell to sponsor Stourbridge Cricket Club
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
The Stourbridge-based western region of Mansell Construction Services has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Stourbridge Cricket Club. Read
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Maximus out to make the most of property downturn
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
A Midlands development company has clinched a major joint venture as it looks to take advantage of the property downturn. Read
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HBOS rights issue 'a disaster'
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
HBOS is to reveal that as few as ten per cent of shareholders took part in the banking giant’s £4 billion rights issue. Read
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Barclays to move Midland HQ to Snowhill complex
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Barclays Commercial Bank is moving its main Midlands headquarters to the prestigious Snowhill development in central Birmingham, it has been confirmed. Read
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Business confidence still falling in Midlands
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Tougher economic conditions are taking their toll on business confidence across the Midlands, as company profits continue to decline, according to the latest Business in Britain survey from Lloyds TSB Commercial. Read
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Home sellers continue to cut their asking prices
Jul 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Home sellers have slashed their asking prices by more than £4,000 during the past month as the number of properties on the market hits a new high, figures have revealed. Read
