Jul
2009
Articles from 1st Jul 2009
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Building work at Digbeth coach station halts as contractor stops trading
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
The long-awaited £15 million redevelopment of Digbeth Coach Station has been stopped in its tracks after the main contractor on the prestige project suddenly ceased trading amid crippling debts. Read
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Enterprise Inns unveils pub management plan
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
Solihull pub giant Enterprise Inns has promised the government it will change the way it manages thousands of pubs in a bid to stave off a potential competition commission investigation. Read
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Healthcare company Claimar for sale despite ‘strong market position’
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham healthcare company Claimar has put itself up for sale amid disappointment that its share price does not “fairly reflect its strong market position”, chairman John Crabtree said yesterday. Read
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Handsworth business support centre closes
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
An organisation set up 27 years ago to help young black Birmingham entrepreneurs set up their own businesses has gone into administration. Read
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Bucklemaker restaurant in Birmingham crashes amid mounting losses
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
One of Birmingham’s best-known restaurateurs spoke of his devastation after his business collapsed in the wake of spiralling losses. Read
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National Express chief quits as work on Digbeth Coach Station stops
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
The chief executive of troubled National Express is to quit amid spiralling debts and the sudden halt to the £15 million redevelopment of Digbeth Coach Station. Read
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Economy suffers worst fall in 50 years reveal ONS figures
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
The UK economy recorded its sharpest decline in more than 50 years during the first quarter of 2009. Read
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BCI survey reveals small signs of optimism
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry said yesterday it is seeing signs of a marginal recovery from the recession. Read
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Turnaround plan and rivals' demise lifts HMV in tough climate
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
Music and games group HMV says the demise of rivals and benefits from its turnaround plan boosted profits in a difficult retail climate. Read
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Region's house prices down 11.5pc on 2008 period
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
House prices picked up by another 0.9 per cent in June, according to Nationwide, the third increase in four months recorded by the building society. Read
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The sad demise of The Bucklemaker
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
Food critic Richard McComb reflects on the demise of a Birmingham institution Read
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Enterprise Inns unveils pub management plan to stave off government action
Jul 01 2009 | Other UK business news
Who: Hill & Smith Read
