Jul
2009
Articles from 22nd Jul 2009
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New AWM chief Roy McNulty says regions need development agencies
Jul 22 2009 | Other UK business news
Speaking publicly for the first time since his appointment in May, Sir Roy McNulty said the competing influences of almost 40 separate councils could hold back progress on issues such as developing an integrated transport system across the region. Read
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Pubs trade loses 24,000 jobs in one year
Jul 22 2009 | Other UK business news
Local pubs are closing at a record rate with the loss of 24,000 jobs in the last year, figures from an industry body have claimed. Read
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BA talks with unions deadlocked
Jul 22 2009 | Other UK business news
Talks aimed at breaking the deadlock over plans by British Airways to cut thousands of jobs and freeze pay will resume today – with no immediate prospect of an early breakthrough. Read
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Brewer and pub owner Fuller enjoys warm-weather sales boost
Jul 22 2009 | Other UK business news
Brewer and pub owner Fuller, Smith & Turner has enjoyed a weather-related boost to sales – but warned of an uncertain outlook for the year ahead. Read
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Ryanair to reduce its winter flights from Stansted
Jul 22 2009 | Other UK business news
Budget carrier Ryanair has announced it is slashing the number of flights it will operate from Stansted airport this winter. Read
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Too early to judge quantitative easing, says Bank's Charles Bean
Jul 22 2009 | Other UK business news
It is still too early to judge the impact of the Bank of England’s drive to pump money into the economy and boost spending. Read
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Charities pitch in for funding to fight negative stereotypes of youth
Jul 22 2009 | Other UK business news
Head of Business Alun Thorne joins forces with a team from the Co-operative Foundation to hear pitches from five Birmingham charities trying to win funding for projects aimed at challenging the negative perceptions of young people. Read
