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Chancellor to announce rescue package for banks Oct 07 2008

Chancellor Alistair Darling is to announce a comprehensive rescue package for the embattled banks on Wednesday morning.Read

New AWM chairman to be revealed early next year Oct 07 2008

The much delayed recruitment of a new chairman for regional development agency Advantage West Midlands is expected to be concluded early next year.Read

Angels could have the solution to your investment needs Oct 07 2008

Wow, what a ride these last few weeks! Banks collapsing, house prices falling, dire economic news, and suggestions that this is the end of Capitalism! Read

BA to close Glasgow base putting 138 jobs at risk Oct 07 2008

British Airways has confirmed it is planning to close a Glasgow operation, with the possible loss to the city of 138 jobs. Read

Birmingham still 21st in Europe for business Oct 07 2008

Birmingham has retained its position as the 21st best business city in Europe, according to property consultants Cushman & Wakefield.Read

Iceland prime minister fears national bankruptcy Oct 07 2008

Iceland nationalised its second-largest bank under new emergency legislation as it moved to get a grip on the escalating economic crisis.Read

Nationwide reports a halt to the slide in consumer confidence Oct 07 2008

The feel-bad factor stopped getting worse as the nation’s gloom was steadied, possibly, by the dip in petrol prices, several cuts in mortgage rates and even Great Britain’s astonishing haul of Olympic gold.Read

Panic starts among Icesave customers in the UK Oct 07 2008

Icesave customers were beginning to panic today after the internet bank stopped savers withdrawing their cash. Read

Ryanair chief says credit crunch is good for business Oct 07 2008

Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary delivered a buoyant economic forecast today in the face of the global financial crisis. Read

Profits soar for Virgin Atlantic Oct 07 2008

Sir Richard Branson's airline Virgin Atlantic has announced markedly increased half-year profits.Read

Recruitment sector feeling the pinch Oct 07 2008

Fresh evidence that the economic downturn is hitting jobs has emerged with new research showing a sharp drop in the demand for staff. Read

Santander takeover of Alliance & Leicester gets go-ahead Oct 07 2008

The take-over of Alliance & Leicester by the Spanish bank Santander has been given the legal green light by the High Court.Read

Banking Crisis LiveBlog Oct 07 2008

The Birmingham Post today hosts a LiveBlog covering the financial crisis sweeping Europe.  Read

FTSE plunges as banks fall deeper into turmoil Oct 07 2008

More fears over the health of UK banks dragged shares in Royal Bank of Scotland down by another 30% today.Read

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