Aug
2008
Articles from 12th Aug 2008
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Inflation hits 4.4 per cent as food prices soar
Aug 12 2008 | Other UK business news
Surging food prices have driven inflation to 4.4 per cent, a level not seen since the recession year of 1991. Read
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Tesco launches cash-and-carry in India
Aug 12 2008 | Other UK business news
Supermarket giant Tesco is to make its debut in India by developing a wholesale cash-and-carry business. Read
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UK hit by July retail sales slump
Aug 12 2008 | Other UK business news
The scale of the UK's retail downturn has highlighted after sales figures for July failed to beat last year's weather-hit performance. Read
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Former McAlpine directors team up with Hortons for LLP
Aug 12 2008 | Other UK business news
Robert Tattrie – former managing director of Alfred McAlpine Developments – has teamed up with Hortons’ Estate to form Trebor Developments LLP. Read
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Rok set to axe 200 jobs in preparation for recession
Aug 12 2008 | Other UK business news
Rok says it will cut about 200 jobs as it continues to scale down its capacity in the private-sector new-build market and to reposition the business. Read
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Business leaders urge Bank to hold interest rates as inflation hits new high
Aug 12 2008 | Other UK business news
Midland business leaders have pleaded with the Bank of England to rule out interest rate increases after inflation jumped to 4.4 per cent, more than double the official target and the highest figure since 1991. Read
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West Midlands praised over climate change issues
Aug 12 2008 | Other UK business news
An independent report has praised the West Midlands for its commitment to tackling climate change – but it also calls for a more “joined up” approach between the UK’s regions and countries. Read
