Apr
2009
Articles from 29th Apr 2009
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Irish economy shrinking fastest of developed nations
Apr 29 2009 | Other UK business news
A think-tank has warned that the Irish economy is shrinking faster than any other developed country in the world. Read
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Waterstone's book sales blow
Apr 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Falling sales of celebrity biographies and travel books have hit revenues at high-street bookshop Waterstone’s. Read
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Average earnings fall 5.8 per cent
Apr 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Earnings in private sector jobs fell by 7.7 per cent to £463.50 a week in the 12 months to February, while rising in the public sector by 3.2 per cent to £442.90. Read
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Swine flu epidemic could further weaken global economy
Apr 29 2009 | Other UK business news
After a case of swine flu was confirmed in the Midlands, Nariman Behravesh, chief economist at financial analyst IHS Global Insight, assesses the potential impact on commerce. Read
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Recession threatens sales of football replica shirts
Apr 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Football fans are set to cut back on buying new replica shirts as the recession threatens spending on club merchandise. Read
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Fall in consumer spend hits Home Retail
Apr 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Homebase and Argos owner Home Retail Group saw its annual profits slump by a quarter last year amid falling consumer spending. Read
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IoD convention: Alistair Darling defends tax hikes for top earners
Apr 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Chancellor Alistair Darling defended tax hikes on high earners after coming in for criticism over his new 50p rate of income tax. Read
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Oil giant Shell's first-quarter profit crash
Apr 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell has posted first-quarter profits of £2.26 billion – down 58 per cent on a year earlier. Read
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Bar Room Bar calls in the administrators
Apr 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Upmarket bar chain Bar Room Bar has collapsed, two years after it was set up in a high-profile £20 million deal by a pair of Birmingham entrepreneurs. Read
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Birmingham Post masterclass to help businesses get more from their banks
Apr 29 2009 | Other UK business news
The Birmingham Post has teamed up with the Institute of Directors to help companies build stronger ties with their banks during the downturn. Read
