Jun
2009
Articles from 26th Jun 2009
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Svanberg to become chairman and end BP's two-year hunt
Jun 26 2009 | Other UK business news
BP’s two-year hunt to fill one of Britain’s most prestigious corporate jobs has ended with the appointment of Carl-Henric Svanberg as chairman. Read
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Zaun make the most of Olympic chance
Jun 26 2009 | Other UK business news
While British athletes are busy preparing for London 2012, Nick Howard looks at how businesses in the West Midlands are in their own race to profit from the Olympics. Read
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Clinton Cards buys back 196 Birthdays stores
Jun 26 2009 | Other UK business news
Dozens of West Midland workers are celebrating after Clinton Cards saved nearly 1,500 UK jobs – just a month after 332 stores crashed into insolvency. Read
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Weak pound could force retailers to increase prices
Jun 26 2009 | Other UK business news
Experts are warning retailers could be forced into huge price rises because of the weak pound. Read
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Student work scheme set for launch in Birmingham
Jun 26 2009 | Other UK business news
A government scheme to subsidise work experience schemes, training placements and university courses is set to be launched today at Aston University. Read
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The keepers of Birmingham's Loveland half mile
Jun 26 2009 | Other UK business news
Tom Fleming spoke to a couple making names for themselves in Birmingham. Read
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Survey shows private sector pay rises at lowest since records began
Jun 26 2009 | Other UK business news
New research shows pay deals have slumped to their lowest level on record, averaging 1.3 per cent, following a “collapse” in wage rises in private firms. Read
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DSG falls into red despite Midland store boost
Jun 26 2009 | Other UK business news
Currys and PC World owner DSG International racked up losses of £140.4 million last year despite a boost from the UK’s largest electrical store in Wednesbury. Read
