Jun
2009
Articles from 12th Jun 2009
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UK economy still facing years of turbulence
Jun 12 2009 | Other UK business news
With new figures suggesting the worst of the recession is over and with the pound making inroads into the euro, Russell Lynch examines whether there are really grounds for optimism. Read
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Sainsbury’s to axe nearly a third of drivers – after 11pc profit rise
Jun 12 2009 | Other UK business news
About 80 drivers face redundancy at Sainsbury’s main Midland distribution centre at Hams Hall – a month after the supermarket giant announced an 11 per cent profits rise to £543million. Read
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Call to make big decisions as UK hits 'burning platform moment'
Jun 12 2009 | Other UK business news
A business leader has urged politicians to “get a grip” on long-term problems facing the UK, from rising Government debt to energy security and increased levels of youth unemployment. Read
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Weather helps boost struggling DIY chain's profits
Jun 12 2009 | Other UK business news
Fine weather and price cutting have helped struggling DIY chain Homebase to like-for-like sales growth for the first time in two years. Read
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White collar job losses rising at alarming rate
Jun 12 2009 | Other UK business news
New research shows the number of managers and professional employees claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance has more than doubled in a year – and workers at all levels in the West Midlands are among the hardest hit. Read
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Beachcroft winners of Birmingham Children's Hospital Great Trade-Up
Jun 12 2009 | Other UK business news
The charity trade-up competition raising money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital came to a dazzling close amidst the glamour of the Bentley and Lamborghini showroom. Read
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Neil Anderson drives Qcom with positivity
Jun 12 2009 | Other UK business news
Tom Fleming speaks to Qcom managing director Neil Anderson, who took over from his father. Read
