Oct
2008
Articles from 9th Oct 2008
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Greggs lowers forecasts after sales slowdown
Oct 09 2008 | Other UK business news
Bakery chain Greggs has blamed weather-hit sales and rising costs for its decision to cut £3 million from full-year profit forecasts. Read
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Magners chief quits after poor results
Oct 09 2008 | Other UK business news
The boss of Magners cider maker C&C today announced he is to stand down after failing to turn the business around in the face of "clear trading difficulties". Read
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Carillion lands £300m in contracts
Oct 09 2008 | Other UK business news
Wolverhampton-based Carillion’s joint venture businesses in the Middle East have won contracts worth an estimated £205 million. Read
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WH Smith sees profits rise 15 pc
Oct 09 2008 | Other UK business news
A strong performance at its motorway, airport and station stores helped WH Smith report a 15% hike in underlying full-year profits. Read
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Mortgage firm Edeus enters administration
Oct 09 2008 | Other UK business news
Administrators from KPMG have been appointed to Edeus Mortgage Creators Limited and Edeus Creators Limited by the company’s directors. Read
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Gordon Brown tells Birmingham of his anger at banks
Oct 09 2008 | Other UK business news
Gordon Brown told Birmingham business leaders there would be a return to the fundamentals of honest rewards for honest enterprise. Read
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Iceland struggles to contain economic meltdown
Oct 09 2008 | Other UK business news
Iceland has suspended its stock exchange and took control of the country's largest bank as it grapples with the financial crisis that is threatening to overwhelm the nation. Read
