Aug
2009
Articles from 21st Aug 2009
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Blockbusters boost profits at Cineworld
Aug 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Cineworld said profits rose by 33 per cent after box office takings surged on the back of strong performing films such as Slumdog Millionaire. Read
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How Daniel Gidney put Ricoh Arena on the map
Aug 21 2009 | Other UK business news
As the Ricoh Arena celebrates its fourth anniversary, Tom Fleming caught up with the man putting the venue on the map Read
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MPs committee claims bus deregulation has failed passengers for 20 years
Aug 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Buses outside London have been deregulated since October 1986 but the system, introduced by Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative government, has been deemed a failure. Read
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Online currency exchange rates among the best
Aug 21 2009 | Other UK business news
For British travellers in Europe this summer, the cost of everyday living is painfully high because the pound is so weak against the euro. Read
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Tesco to create 800 service centre jobs
Aug 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Supermarket giant Tesco has announced it is to create 800 jobs with the opening of a customer service centre to support its personal finance operation. Read
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Passenger transport faces probe for price increases
Aug 21 2009 | Other UK business news
The bus sector in the West Midlands is among those facing a probe by the competition watchdog following concerns that a lack of competition is driving up prices. Read
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Carillion in £1 billion contract to supply support for BT services
Aug 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Construction giant Carillion has landed a £1 billion contract to supply nationwide support for BT’s Openreach business. Read
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Increase in mortgage lending with £16 billion advanced
Aug 21 2009 | Other UK business news
Mortgage lending jumped by 26 per cent during July as the housing market showed further signs of improving. Read
