May
2009
Articles from 1st May 2009
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Goalkeeper-turned-surveyor remains safe pair of hands
May 01 2009 | Other UK business news
Tom Fleming speaks to a new managing partner about his progression from footballer to surveyor Read
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BAE Systems to close Telford site
May 01 2009 | Other UK business news
Hundreds of jobs are being axed as part of cutbacks at defence giant BAE Systems, which has announced it is to close its Telford base. Read
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AWM funding boost to help school-leavers enter business
May 01 2009 | Other UK business news
A programme to help school-leavers enter the world of business has been given a funding boost to support it over the next two years. Read
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West Midlands experiences biggest fall in house prices
May 01 2009 | Other UK business news
Hitherto resilient West Midlands house prices slumped by a clear two per cent during the month of March, more than in any other region, trimming the average price to £126,820, 16.5 per cent less than in March last year. Read
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Wrekin owed nearly £21m despite ruby's value
May 01 2009 | Other UK business news
Collapsed building firm Wrekin Construction owed nearly £21 million to creditors when it fell into administration – but the true value of its cricket ball-sized ruby remains shrouded in mystery. Read
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The Gem of Tanzania: A mysterious tale
May 01 2009 | Other UK business news
The story of the collapse of Wrekin Construction has it all – mysterious gemstones kept under lock and key, forged Italian documents and even the shady dealings of a goat-serum toting businessman purporting to offer a cure for AIDs. Read
