Jun
2009
Articles from 3rd Jun 2009
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Northumbrian Water has ten per cent drop in profits
Jun 03 2009 | Other UK business news
Northumbrian Water blamed soaring energy costs and lower usage by recession-hit industry for a ten per cent drop in annual profits. Read
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Bank of England member to speak in Coventry on June 12
Jun 03 2009 | Other UK business news
A member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee will speak in Coventry on June 11. Read
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New Look reports rise in annual earnings of 10pc
Jun 03 2009 | Other UK business news
Fashion chain New Look said it had enticed cash-strapped customers with affordable clothing and accessories, helping it to report a 10 per cent rise in annual earnings. Read
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Confidence of consumers improves but only modestly
Jun 03 2009 | Other UK business news
The feel-better factor detected by Nationwide with a sharp increase in its consumer confidence index in April persisted into May, albeit with only a modest improvement. Read
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Warm weather boost for B&Q
Jun 03 2009 | Other UK business news
Consumer demand for outdoor products in the warm spring weather helped DIY chain B&Q double its first quarter profits. Read
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Willenhall-based Poundland to open more stores
Jun 03 2009 | Other UK business news
Bargain-hunting shoppers helped profits surge at Willenhall-based Poundland as the firm said it was ploughing ahead with a string of new store openings – many in former Woolworths stores. Read
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Birmingham NEC to host convention of 20,000 Rotarians
Jun 03 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham is gearing up to welcome 20,000 Rotary Club members from all over the world who are set to bring up to £20million to the region’s economy. Read
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Birmingham firm clinches KLM cabin crew contract
Jun 03 2009 | Other UK business news
Dutch airline KLM has awarded its cabin crew movement contract to Birmingham firm AFJ Travel. Read
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Coventry and Warwickshire ‘will come out stronger from recession’
Jun 03 2009 | Other UK business news
British Chambers of Commerce leader David Frost has expressed his confidence in the economy of Coventry and Warwickshire. Read
