Jul
2009
Articles from 15th Jul 2009
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Sausage demand soars in the heat
Jul 15 2009 | Other UK business news
The fine start to the summer has sent demand for sausages soaring as households light up the barbecue, foods firm Cranswick said. Read
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Plant firm Jarvis hit by a £6.3m loss
Jul 15 2009 | Other UK business news
Rail and plant firm Jarvis has slumped to a loss of £6.3 million after delays to Network Rail spending forced it to downsize its business. Read
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Britvic results beat expectations
Jul 15 2009 | Other UK business news
Robinsons squash firm Britvic said its full year performance would beat expectations but warned of continued troubles in its Irish business. Read
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Upturn in confidence reported at Midlands businesses
Jul 15 2009 | Other UK business news
New research shows Midlands businesses are showing signs of “rekindled confidence” in their prospects for the rest of the year – even though they accept profits could still fall. Read
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£17m fillip to help firms survive and create new jobs
Jul 15 2009 | Other UK business news
A £17 million recession-busting package to help Birmingham businesses has been agreed. Read
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Edgbaston-based National Express ‘ripped off’ taxpayer, Labour MP John McDonnell says
Jul 15 2009 | Other UK business news
Politicians have criticised transport group National Express for making £500 million from running its rail operations despite receiving £2.5 billion in public subsidy. Read
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Coleshill flooring group sales down by 8 per cent
Jul 15 2009 | Other UK business news
Flooring group Headlam has told investors it is still struggling with tough market conditions after seeing an 8.2 per cent fall in first half sales. Read
