Jul
2008
Articles from 24th Jul 2008
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It pays to live in East Midlands, not the West
Jul 24 2008 | Other UK business news
Workers in the West Midlands are an average £3,000 a year worse off than their counterparts in the east of the region, according to a survey. Read
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Birmingham Chamber lines up for panto horse race
Jul 24 2008 | Other UK business news
And they’re off – in the panto horse races of the year to raise funds to buy a Variety Club sunshine coach. Read
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EasyJet profits warning as fuel prices bite
Jul 24 2008 | Other UK business news
Airline EasyJet showed the strain of rising costs after warning that annual profits could be as much as 42% lower than last year. Read
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B&Q owners see sales stabilise
Jul 24 2008 | Other UK business news
A better-than-expected sales performance at DIY chain B&Q caused shares in retail business Kingfisher to jump by more than 10%. Read
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JJB stores show signs of recovery while health clubs grow
Jul 24 2008 | Other UK business news
Sportswear retailer JJB Sports has said its estate of health and fitness clubs continued to grow revenues despite the current economic turmoil. Read
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Floors-2-Go yet to attract interest
Jul 24 2008 | Other UK business news
The search was continuing last night for a buyer for Floors-2-Go, the flooring materials retailer that went into administration this week. Read
