Mar
2009
Articles from 16th Mar 2009
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Virgin Trade-Up deal was as Sweet As chocolate
Mar 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Virgin Media has signed a sweet deal in the latest round of trading in The Great Trade UP, the charity swap-a-thon for Birmingham’s top companies. Read
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Midland newspaper group collapse signals bleak times ahead
Mar 16 2009 | Other UK business news
The world of regional newspapers is reeling from last week’s barrage of bad news which saw the collapse of a Midland newspaper group, closures elsewhere in the country and further job cuts among regional journalists. Read
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Akal Air steps in to run new routes from Birmingham to India
Mar 16 2009 | Other UK business news
A new air link to northern India from Birmingham International Airport is being launched – shortly after the withdrawal of national carrier Air India left the city without a direct link to the country. Read
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Pay cut for all staff at Accident Exchange
Mar 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham-based vehicle replacement specialist Accident Exchange is cutting staff pay from the board level down to save cash in the face of a car market crisis. Read
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Birmingham pub launch of campaign to cut beer tax
Mar 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Publicans and drinkers in the West Midlands are signing up to an “axe the beer tax” campaign to save pubs in the region. Read
