May
2009
Articles from 14th May 2009
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Vodafone cuts roaming charges
May 14 2009 | Other UK business news
Holidaymakers using their Vodafone mobile phones in parts of Europe this summer will pay the same for texts and calls as they do at home, the firm said today. Read
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Wrekin creditors told they are not likely to get money back
May 14 2009 | Other UK business news
Creditors of Wrekin Construction have spoken of their anger after it was revealed they have little chance of getting their money back following the collapse of the building firm. Read
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Catering group's surprise profits surge
May 14 2009 | Other UK business news
Catering group Compass has reported better-than-expected profits despite a cull in hospitality spending by corporate clients. Read
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Numbers of new mortgages rise to reflect fresh optimism
May 14 2009 | Other UK business news
Reports of a more active housing market were confirmed yesterday with news that the number of mortgages taken out for house purchases jumped by 29 per cent between February and March to 31,000. Read
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Royal Mail doubles profits to £321million
May 14 2009 | Other UK business news
Royal Mail has doubled its profits to £321 million despite a huge fall in the number of letters being posted. Read
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Sprue Aegis sales boost
May 14 2009 | Other UK business news
The West Midland company behind the Fire Angel safety products overcame the recession to grow its sales by 29 per cent to £9.4 million last year. Read
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Branson hits out at proposed link-up of airline giants
May 14 2009 | Other UK business news
Virgin Atlantic boss Sir Richard Branson said it will be “disastrous” for passengers if British Airways and giant US carrier American Airlines are allowed to link up. Read
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BT to cut 15,000 jobs
May 14 2009 | Other UK business news
Telecoms giant BT is to cut up to 15,000 jobs in the coming year, 10% of its workforce, the company announced today. Read
