Aug
2008
Articles from 21st Aug 2008
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Retail sales on the rise, according to statistics
Aug 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Retail sales have not, after all, been crushed by inflation and the credit crunch. Read
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Persimmon profits plunge as market loses first time buyers
Aug 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Housebuilder Persimmon has revealed tumbling profits as the mortgage squeeze pushed thousands of buyers out of the housing market. Read
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Housebuilders need Government help, claims HBF
Aug 21 2008 | Other UK business news
The Government needs to act to prevent lasting damage to housebuilders, the industry body said as the number of homes being built slumped nearly 20 per cent. Read
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Advek lands Aston Villa print contract
Aug 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham-based printing company Advek has been appointed official commercial print partner by Aston Villa FC. Read
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Coventry Building Society proves value of mutual status
Aug 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Coventry Building Society has underlined the strength of the mutual sector with a £905 million inflow of savings deposits in the first six months of the year. Read
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Emirates deny Alitalia rumours
Aug 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Dubai-based airline Emirates, which operates services out of Birmingham International Airport, has rejected claims that it could be interested in Italian operator Alitalia. Read
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Prime farm land sacrificed to protect homes, says lawyer
Aug 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Claims that the Government is sacrificing prime farm land to “over protect” suburban homes against flooding have been backed by a West Midland agricultural lawyer. Read
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West Midlands SMEs boast success
Aug 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Investor interest in successful West Midlands SMEs is holding firm despite the credit crunch. Read
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Experts now urging BIA to join bidding war for BAA
Aug 21 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham International Airport has been urged to join the bidding war as BAA was told it will almost certainly have to sell off several of its UK airports. Read
