Oct
2008
Articles from 29th Oct 2008
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Birmingham hotels warned to get smart as recession nears
Oct 29 2008 | Other UK business news
Hotels in Birmingham need to drop prices and think of more eye-catching marketing schemes if they are to survive the credit crunch, a leisure industry expert has said. Read
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St Basil's in call for London Marathon runners
Oct 29 2008 | Other UK business news
Youth homelessness charity St Basil's is appealing for Birmingham businesspeople to help raise funds by running the 2009 London Marathon. Read
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Budget airline Sterling files for bankruptcy
Oct 29 2008 | Other UK business news
Hundreds of air passengers had their travel plans wrecked when a budget airline ceased flying after filing for bankruptcy. Read
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Lufthansa takes control of Bmi - and lowers profits forecasts
Oct 29 2008 | Other UK business news
German airline Lufthansa has strengthened its position at the UK's biggest airport by taking control of Britain's second-biggest airline. Read
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Broad Street businesses insist trade is still good
Oct 29 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham’s first Business Improvement District have dismissed as “wild exaggeration” claims that Broad Street has fallen victim to recession. Read
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Mary, Queen of Shops, helps Birmingham attract independent retailers
Oct 29 2008 | Other UK business news
City planning chiefs have drafted in BBC2’s Mary, Queen of Shops, in a bid to create a distinctive Birmingham shopping experience by attracting more independent retailers to the city centre. Read
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Opticians Dollond & Aitchison closes Bullring store
Oct 29 2008 | Other UK business news
Birmingham-based opticians Dollond and Aitchison have closed their flagship store in the Bullring after nearly five years of trading. Read
