Apr
2009
Articles from 21st Apr 2009
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First period of deflation in UK for nearly 50 years
Apr 21 2009 | Other UK business news
The UK experienced its first period of deflation in almost 50 years in March, official figures revealed today. Read
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Budget 2009 - live coverage from the Birmingham Post
Apr 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Welcome to the Birmingham Post Live Blog coverage of the 2009 Budget. Read
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Bankers defend lending policies as more businesses face ruin
Apr 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Senior Midland bankers have denied claims by MPs that they are driving business to the wall through the imposition of swingeing additional charges. Read
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Tesco reports record profits of £3bn
Apr 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Supermarket Tesco today said it had rung up sales of £1 billion a week and annual profits of more than £3 billion for the first time in its history. Read
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Black Country hoping for windfall as Wolves make the Premier League
Apr 21 2009 | Other UK business news
The Black Country is hoping for a windfall worth millions of pounds after Wolverhampton Wanderers gained promotion to the Barclays Premier League. Read
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Bowling group Georgica hit by earnings plunge
Apr 21 2009 | Other UK business news
The UK’s biggest ten pin bowling group, Georgica, has reported a further plunge in sales amid falling consumer spending. Read
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Reports of £100m sweetener in TV channels merger bid
Apr 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Channel Five parent RTL is prepared to offer a cash incentive to sweeten its bid to merge with Channel 4, according to reports. Read
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Newbury racecourse set to follow different track
Apr 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Newbury Racecourse said it was pressing ahead with plans to offer more events, to broaden its appeal in “increasingly challenging” trading conditions. Read
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Asking prices for houses increase for third month in row
Apr 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Property asking prices increased for a third month in a row in April, by 1.8 per cent, figures showed yesterday. Read
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Early warning scheme for Government contracts will help UK firms
Apr 21 2009 | Other UK business news
British-based manufacturers are to receive advance details of Government contracts, in a bid to help them win billions of pounds worth of business. Read
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PwC reveals who will fare best in economic up-turn
Apr 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Experts are predicting accountants, legal firms and property management companies are among the best placed to benefit from an economic recovery. Read
