Aug
2008
Articles from 18th Aug 2008
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Arts & Business projects in line for national award
Aug 18 2008 | Other UK business news
Three Midland projects which bring business and arts organisations together have been shortlisted for a national award to be held in London in November. Read
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Hill & Smith Holdings sees shares up four per cent
Aug 18 2008 | Other UK business news
Shares in Hill & Smith Holdings (HLS) gained four per cent as the West Midland infrastructure and building and construction products group delivered some rare good news for the manufacturing sector. Read
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W H Ireland goes into the red
Aug 18 2008 | Other UK business news
Regional stockbroker W H Ireland (WHI) was in the red at the half-way stage as market turmoil hit revenues. Read
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Banking downturn hits Michael Page
Aug 18 2008 | Other UK business news
The banking downturn has hit UK profits at takeover target Michael Page International (MPI) the recruitment business with branches in the West Midlands. Read
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War over property websites could spell the end for high street estate agents
Aug 18 2008 | Other UK business news
A ‘web war’ over property advertising could spell trouble for estate agents. Read
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Up to £1,000 for a licence to employ non-EU workers
Aug 18 2008 | Other UK business news
Employers have warned they are set to be hit in the pocket by new immigration laws which require them to buy licences of up to £1,000 for overseas workers. Read
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Home sales slump means more houses are out to let
Aug 18 2008 | Other UK business news
The West Midlands lettings market is booming as a slumping housing market forces would-be sellers to rent properties, according to a survey. Read
