Feb
2009
Articles from 9th Feb 2009
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Focus on Voice09 in Birmingham to show merits of social enterprise
Feb 09 2009 | Other UK business news
As job losses and recession gloom spread throughout the country, attention in Birmingham is shifting to social enterprises to help the regional economy withstand the downturn. Honor Baldry reports. Read
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Rok secures deals worth £164m
Feb 09 2009 | Other UK business news
Building and maintenance company Rok has won eight major long-term agreements since the start of the year, adding about £164 million in revenue. Read
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Antony Worrall Thompson restaurant company in administration
Feb 09 2009 | Other UK business news
Four restaurants owned by celebrity chef Antony Worrall Thompson have closed after his company went into administration. Read
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Birmingham distribution firm Forward honoured
Feb 09 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham-based distribution company International Forwarding is building on its success at the British International Freight Association (BIFA) Annual Freight Service Awards by recruiting several new employees and increasing its fleet of vehicles. Read
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Half of British retailers happy with Christmas results
Feb 09 2009 | Other UK business news
Despite assumptions to the contrary, more than half of British retailers defied the credit crunch over Christmas by reporting positive like-for-like sales during the festive season. Read
