Jan
2009
Articles from 5th Jan 2009
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Top Sandhurst instructor joins recruitment consultancy Fresh Approach Solutions
Jan 05 2009 | Other UK business news
A former chief instructor at the Sandhurst military training acadamy has signed up with fast-growing recruitment consultancy. Read
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West Midlands tourism bosses target dollars and euros
Jan 05 2009 | Other UK business news
The falling value of the pound against the dollar and the euro has inspired tourism bosses in the West Midlands to target the American, Canadian and German markets early this year. Read
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Experts predict UK unemployment to hit two million
Jan 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham saw several large job cuts in 2008, and things are expected to get worse this year, with national unemployment figures set to reach two million. Read
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Birmingham ICC to host international vets convention
Jan 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham is to play host to one of the world’s largest meetings of international veterinary professionals after the ICC won the contract to stage the event. Read
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CIPD formula shows the high cost to business of making staff redundant
Jan 05 2009 | Other UK business news
A leading management and development body for professionals says it may have the proof that employers should hold on to their workers during tough times. Read
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Financial backing for Telford driver safety firm
Jan 05 2009 | Other UK business news
An award-winning Midlands firm which provides driver safety courses across the UK has secured financial backing to launch a new arm to the business. Read
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Adams closes 111 stores and makes 850 staff redundant
Jan 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Around 850 staff were made redundant at failed childrenswear chain Adams today after administrators announced the closure of 111 stores. Read
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Birmingham Chamber survey underlines sinking business confidence
Jan 05 2009 | Other UK business news
A third of manufacturers in the Midlands have seen turnover fall in the past three months with almost half expecting a tougher 2009 according to the final quarterly economic survey for 2008 from Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCI). Read
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Solihull misses out on rise in John Lewis sales
Jan 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Department store chain John Lewis reported a rise in takings during Christmas week when sales attracted a late surge in bargain hunters, but the firm’s Solihull branch failed to join in the festive cheer. Read
