Oct
2008
Articles from 3rd Oct 2008
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Sales down 15pc at John Lewis in Solihull
Oct 03 2008 | Other UK business news
The economic outlook darkened further after upmarket retailer John Lewis reported an overall 8.3 per cent slump in sales last week and a survey showed the services sector contracting at the fastest rate for at least 12 years. Read
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Pertemps development group bought by Australian firm
Oct 03 2008 | Other UK business news
Australia’s largest private sector provider of Government Funded employment services has acquired the employment development arm of one of the Midlands top branded companies. Read
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Adili happy with growth despite losses
Oct 03 2008 | Other UK business news
Ethical fashion e-tailer Adili said it had defied the consumer downturn after reporting "substantial progress" in its maiden annual results. Read
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Administrators close 10 Rosebys stores
Oct 03 2008 | Other UK business news
Adminstrators looking for a buyer of a struggling textile specialist have been forced to close 10 of its stores including one in the West Midlands. Read
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US politicians back $700bn banks bail out
Oct 03 2008 | Other UK business news
The US government acted "boldly" and took "decisive action" to prevent the crisis on Wall Street spreading across the country, President George Bush said. Read
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Hilary Devey lands Businesswoman of the Year award
Oct 03 2008 | Other UK business news
A successful entrepreneur who recently featured on a popular reality TV show has been crowned Businesswoman of the Year 2008. Read
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GuestInvest buy-to-let hotel enters administration
Oct 03 2008 | Other UK business news
The company behind the UK's first buy-to-let hotel has gone into administration. Read
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Non-Muslims turn to Islamic Bank as a safe option
Oct 03 2008 | Other UK business news
Growing numbers of non-Muslims are turning to Islamic banking as customers increasingly see the sector as a safe haven. Read
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Michael invests his reputation into Crowne Plaza Birmingham
Oct 03 2008 | Other UK business news
Michael Mason, general manager of the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Birmingham, has more than professional pride at stake in its success. Read
