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2009
Articles from 13th Mar 2009
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Wrekin Construction and the mystery of the £11m ruby
Mar 13 2009 | Other UK business news
Collapsed engineering firm Wrekin Construction issued £11 million worth of shares a year before it collapsed in exchange for what the company’s accounts describe as probably the world’s most expensive ruby. Read
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Birmingham Forward sees turnover top £500,000
Mar 13 2009 | Other UK business news
Lobbying and networking organisation Birmingham Forward had a bumper year last year as its turnover exceeded £500,000 for the first time thanks to membership fees and sponsorship. Read
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Wetherspoon's sees profits rise as pub industry struggles
Mar 13 2009 | Other UK business news
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon announced its profits had risen in a market that has been crippling landlords and other pub companies. Read
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£8bn investment matters to us all
Mar 13 2009 | Other UK business news
Public sector funding is playing a vital role in keeping the wheels of economic development moving across the West Midlands region during the recession. Read
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Rural business in need of a rescue
Mar 13 2009 | Other UK business news
The recession is taking a stronger hold on rural areas and the outlook is bleak for the next six months according to the head of a national organisation representing people living in the countryside. Read
