May 20 2009 | Other UK business news
Businesses in the West Midlands have called on the Government to act to stave off worsening deflation, which moved into record territory last month. Read
May 20 2009 | Other UK business news
Business leaders have condemned alleged anti-competitive practices which are putting hundreds of newsagents out of business. Read
May 20 2009 | Other UK business news
Marks & Spencer slashed its dividend payment by a third yesterday as it reported a 40 per cent drop in full-year profits. Read
May 20 2009 | Other UK business news
The price of teabags is set to rise by up to 15 per cent as a major manufacturer said it was putting up prices as the result of increasing costs of the raw ingredients. Read
May 20 2009 | Other UK business news
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell suffered a dramatic shareholder revolt yesterday amid fury over its recent pay awards. Read
May 20 2009 | Other UK business news
A £100 million scheme to move Birmingham Wholesale Markets out of Digbeth has been given the green light - clearing the way for one of the UK’s biggest urban regeneration opportunities. Read
May 20 2009 | Other UK business news
Employers are increasingly planning to lay off older workers during the recession even though most people believe they should have the right to work beyond retirement age, according to a new report. Read