Sep
2008
Articles from 4th Sep 2008
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Interest rate cut bound to happen, says top economist
Sep 04 2008 | Other UK business news
It is only a matter of time before the Monetary Policy Committee is forced to cut rates aggressively according to one of the country’s most respected economists. Read
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Housing market now a two-tier market, says Birmingham broker
Sep 04 2008 | Other UK business news
The Government is failing to address the real problem in the housing market and has created a two-tier marketplace, a leading Birmingham mortgage broker has said. Read
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Passenger numbers taking off for Ryanair
Sep 04 2008 | Other UK business news
Budget airline Ryanair has reported a rise in passenger numbers despite the economic slowdown. Read
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 5pc
Sep 04 2008 | Other UK business news
There was no sign of relief for hard-pressed homeowners and borrowers after the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold for the fifth month in a row. Read
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Birmingham calls on Government action as interest rates are held
Sep 04 2008 | Other UK business news
Business leaders in Birmingham have called on the Government to spell out how it is going to support businesses following the decision to keep interest rates on hold. Read
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Why is Manchester outscoring Birmingham in business appeal?
Sep 04 2008 | Other UK business news
The man described as the Donald Trump of Abu Dhabi obviously thinks Greater Manchester is a good place to invest. Read
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Whitbread reports 7pc rise in sales
Sep 04 2008 | Other UK business news
Customers looking for budget deals amid the economic slowdown helped drive a 7% lift in like-for-like sales at Premier Inn and Beefeater parent Whitbread. Read
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£10m investment for JBM International
Sep 04 2008 | Other UK business news
A Staffordshire company specialising in processing industrial wastes has been given a multi-million pound cash boost as it looks to expand into new markets. Read
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McBride to close Coventry base as profits fall 38pc
Sep 04 2008 | Other UK business news
Private label household goods firm McBride is to close its Coventry base as "unprecedented" cost inflation sent annual profits down by more than a third. Read
