Aug
2008
Articles from 6th Aug 2008
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Johnson Fellows on a wave of success in retail sector
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham-based chartered surveyors Johnson Fellows said it is now the biggest specialist retail agency in the region after several of its competitors have been taken over. Read
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Accident Exchange happy with trading figures
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
Midland-based Accident Exchange, which provides accident management services to automotive and insurance companies, reported first-quarter trading in line with expectations. Read
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A great time to buy your own pub
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
Now could be the right time to buy your dream pub, despite the doom and gloom across the industry, according to licensing expert Maynard Burton, chairman of Midland law firm MFG. Read
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Oddbins bought by son of wine store's former boss
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
Wine merchant Oddbins has been bought out by a group led by the son of the chain's former boss. Read
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Standard Life looking positive after 51pc rise in profit
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
Standard Life has posted a 51 per cent rise in first-half profit – boosted by one-off gains from a deal to reinsure annuity liabilities and reduce the financial risk posed by Britons living longer. Read
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Top bioenergy research institute launched at Aston University
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
A new pioneering institute has launched at Aston University, paving the way for world-class research into all aspects of bioenergy. Read
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Long term sickness can be cut through support
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
Most people suffering from problems with their health can be helped back to work with the right kind of support, according to new research. Read
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WS Atkins on course to make good progress
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
WS Atkins – the UK’s largest design and engineering consultant which employs hundreds of people in Birmingham – has said strong demand in its major markets left it on course for “good progress” this year. Read
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Jaguar Land Rover signs up new IT support company
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
Jaguar Land Rover has appointed IT support services provider INCAT – a subsidiary of its new owner Tata – to help with the process of transferring IT applications from Ford to the new standalone company. Read
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Pashley Cycles teams up with Alex Moulton
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
Two of the UK’s longest established bicycle manufacturers, Pashley Cycles and Alex Moulton Bicycles, have merged to form a new company Read
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Fujitsu ready to team up with SAP
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
Electronics conglomerate Fujitsu – which has its European headquarters at Birmingham Business Park – is in talks with German business software maker SAP on expanding co-operation in Asia, Fujitsu president Kuniaki Nozoe confirmed. Read
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Wyatt lands deal to market Terex Pegson and Powerscreen
Aug 06 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham firm Wyatt International has been appointed by Terex Pegson and Powerscreen to develop and align their brands as part of a long term strategy to link the sales and marketing operations. Read
