Apr
2009
Articles from 16th Apr 2009
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Industrial espionage has existed since dawn of time
Apr 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Industrial espionage is not a new phenomenon - in fact it has been around since the dawn of history. Read
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Birmingham event to showcase new innovations in cleaning industry
Apr 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Up to 50 cleaning industry employers are to attend a science and skills event in Birmingham where new technology for creating safe environments will be shared. Read
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Gold brothers carve up Ann Summers to prepare for succession
Apr 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham City shareholder Ralph Gold has earned himself a £56.5 million windfall after selling his stake in the Ann Summers sex shop chain – to brother David. Read
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Budget must target medium-term austerity, says tax expert Richard Rose
Apr 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Richard Rose, Tax Partner at BDO Stoy Hayward’s Birmingham office, predicts the potential announcements in next week’s Budget - and scores them regarding their benefit to UK plc. Read
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Pub cheer for Marton's
Apr 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Marston’s, the Wolverhampton-based brewer and pubs group, sparked hopes of a turnaround for the embattled sector yesterday. Read
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Boost for first time house buyers
Apr 16 2009 | Other UK business news
House prices have been falling slightly less in the West Midlands than across the UK, even though a small pick-up in mortgage lending reported by the Council of Mortgage Lenders on Tuesday appears to have by-passed the region. Read
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Continued demand helps SSL International survive recession
Apr 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Condoms-to-footcare firm SSL International said continuing demand for its key brands was helping it survive the recession with annual profits growth of more than 30 per cent. Read
