Sep
2008
Articles from 10th Sep 2008
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Government sells Qinetiq shares for £257m
Sep 10 2008 | Other UK business news
The Government has raised £257.3 million for after successfully disposing of the Ministry of Defence’s 18.9 per cent holding in Malvern-based Qinetiq. Read
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Thorntons bidding for Cadbury's chocolate crown
Sep 10 2008 | Other UK business news
Thorntons has strengthened its case to overtake Cadbury as the UK’s leading chocolate brand. Read
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Rural Economy Group in call for more members
Sep 10 2008 | Other UK business news
The new chairman of the West Midlands Business Council’s Rural Economy Group has said that joining the organisation can help boost a firm's bottom line. Read
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Thorntons targets No.1 spot in chocolate as profits soar
Sep 10 2008 | Other UK business news
Chocolate maker Thorntons has said new products and a brand overhaul helped it increase annual pre-tax profits by 19.6% to £8.5 million. Read
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Comet in line for loss as household appliances sales dive
Sep 10 2008 | Other UK business news
The owner of electrical retailer Comet said the high street chain would slump to a first half loss this year after sales of white goods dived. Read
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Barratt offers to pay stamp duty as profits plummet 68pc
Sep 10 2008 | Other UK business news
Housebuilder Barratt has announced a raft of sales incentives to shift stock after seeing annual profits slide by 68%. Read
