Dec
2008
Articles from 1st Dec 2008
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Mitchells & Butlers chief bullish over market prospects
Dec 01 2008 | Other UK business news
The top man at Mitchells and Butlers has come out fighting and predicted major market share gains for the Birmingham pub group – despite a huge profits slump. Read
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Acme Whistles chief is new head of West Midlands Chambers
Dec 01 2008 | Other UK business news
City business boss Simon Topman has taken up the top job at the newly renamed West Midlands Chambers. Read
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Claimar boss disappointed with results despite success
Dec 01 2008 | Other UK business news
The chairman of healthcare group Claimar has announced his company’s “disappointing” trading results - despite an increase in turnover of 136% and the creation last week of an extra 1,500 jobs. Read
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Halfords to cut staff at head office in Redditch
Dec 01 2008 | Other UK business news
The economic downturn looks set to strike another big High Street name this week amid claims that Halfords is set to cut a quarter of its head office staff. Read
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Call for Asian business leaders to have a greater say in West Midlands
Dec 01 2008 | Other UK business news
A prominent figure in the Asian business community has challenged large institutions in the West Midlands to address an undercurrent of prejudice limiting opportunities for Asian business leaders. Read
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Institute of Asian Business teams up with Birmingham Chamber
Dec 01 2008 | Other UK business news
After fears that it may close, the Institute of Asian Businesses (IAB) has agreed a five-year investment plan with the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce to bolster the influence of Asian business leaders on regional economic policy. Read
