Sep
2008
Articles from 17th Sep 2008
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HomeServe sets up tradesman network for customers
Sep 17 2008 | Other UK business news
One of the few FTSE 250 companies still headquartered in the West Midlands is expanding its business to take advantage of an increasing repair culture among hard-pressed home owners. Read
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Speculation rife that HBOS in merger talks with Lloyds TSB
Sep 17 2008 | Other UK business news
Troubled mortgage giant HBOS is the subject of speculation that it could merge with rival Lloyds TSB. Read
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Bank's MPC voted 8-1 to hold interest rates at 5pc
Sep 17 2008 | Other UK business news
Bank of England policymakers voted overwhelmingly to keep rates on hold at 5% this month amid persistent fears over inflation, it has been revealed. Read
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Virgin Atlantic keen as BAA sells off Gatwick Airport
Sep 17 2008 | Other UK business news
Airport operator BAA has put Gatwick Airport up for sale, with Sir Richard Branson's airline, Virgin Atlantic, saying it would "relish" the chance to buy it. Read
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Julian Graves founder leaves company after failed MBO
Sep 17 2008 | Other UK business news
The original founder of Black Country health food retailer Julian Graves has left the business after failing to buy out the firm. Read
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Plea for calm as stock markets turn red
Sep 17 2008 | Other UK business news
Financial leaders have called for calm as sell-offs again drenched equity markets throughout the world in red ink in the wake of the collapse of US investment bank Lehman Brothers. Read
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Lloyds TSB and HBOS in advanced talks over merger
Sep 17 2008 | Other UK business news
Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) has confirmed that it is in advanced talks with Lloyds TSB over a potential merger. Read
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Julian Graves to be bought by Holland & Barrett
Sep 17 2008 | Other UK business news
The parent company of health food firm Holland & Barrett has acquired Black Country retailer Julian Graves. Read
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Birmingham Suit Amnesty is back
Sep 17 2008 | Other UK business news
The Birmingham Suit Amnesty is returning with volunteers being urged to put their unwanted suits to good use through charities. Read
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Ennstone appoints new interim chairman
Sep 17 2008 | Other UK business news
Midland quarrying and building materials group Ennstone has appointed a new interim executive chairman only days after sounding a profits warning. Read
