Apr
2009
Articles from 17th Apr 2009
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Rising cost of childcare sees demand rise at Busy Bees
Apr 17 2009 | Other UK business news
Childcare vouchers firm Busy Bees is investing £3 million in new technology after seeing rising demand from working parents coming under cost pressure. Read
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Satnav puts brakes on Halfords' cycle sales
Apr 17 2009 | Other UK business news
Recession-hit commuters cycling to work and keeping older cars on the road helped Halfords raise cycling and car maintenance sales - but low satnav prices dragged overall sales down last quarter. Read
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BP chairman defends 'untenable' position
Apr 17 2009 | Other UK business news
BP chairman Sir Peter Sutherland has faced down criticism from shareholders angry over his senior role at Royal Bank of Scotland. Read
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SABMiller beer sales drop, but Purity on the up
Apr 17 2009 | Other UK business news
International brewing giant SABMiller saw a disappointing start to the year, after selling less beer than expected in the first three months of 2009. Read
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Black Country Chamber of Commerce president outlines hopes for Budget
Apr 17 2009 | Other UK business news
The Black Country Chamber of Commerce is calling for more support for manufacturers in next week’s Budget. President Peter Mathews also wants to see a simplification of the tax system and is highlighting the need for an injection of confidence into the economy Read
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Chamber calls for confidence-boosting Budget
Apr 17 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the Chancellor to stimulate demand, support business and boost confidence when he stands up to deliver his Budget on April 22. President Bridget Blow says he must tackle the cashflow difficulties which are crippling small businesses in the economic downturn Read
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GMB blames Punch Taverns for pub landlord 'churn'
Apr 17 2009 | Other UK business news
Pub company “cartels” have cause landlords in the West Midlands to abandon pubs in droves, a union has claimed. Read
