Apr
2009
Articles from 24th Apr 2009
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Chambers’ convention in Birmingham puts focus on recovery
Apr 24 2009 | Other UK business news
About 900 delegates from the world of business will come to Birmingham next week to hear heavyweight speakers including Nick Clegg, Ken Clarke and Karren Brady at the British Chambers of Commerce convention. Read
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Designer Wayne Hemingway to present and DJ at BYPY awards
Apr 24 2009 | Other UK business news
Iconic designer Wayne Hemingway will be compering this year’s Birmingham Young Professional of the Year (BYPY) awards. Read
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Birmingham Chamber of Commerce puts HQ plans on hold and cuts staff pay
Apr 24 2009 | Other UK business news
Plans for a new £80 million headquarters for the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce have been put on hold and staff face a wages cut as the recession deepens. Read
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Adrian Mansfield and his fresh approach to recruitment
Apr 24 2009 | Other UK business news
Tom Fleming speaks to a man behind a recruitment firm with a difference. Read
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Network Rail staff relocated to Milton Keynes
Apr 24 2009 | Other UK business news
Dozens of workers at Network Rail in Birmingham are being forced to relocate to Milton Keynes in a £100m cost-cutting drive. Read
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UK economy figures show worst slump ever
Apr 24 2009 | Other UK business news
The UK economy has experienced its worst six months on record after figures today revealed a much worse-than-expected 1.9% slump in output. Read
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West Bromwich Building Society celebrates 90,000 new members
Apr 24 2009 | Other UK business news
West Bromwich Building Society has generated over £1 billion in new net retail savings and attracted over 90,000 new members in the last year, the group’s 160th birthday celebrations heard. Read
