Aug
2009
Articles from 24th Aug 2009
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Centrica gains controlling stake in Venture to secure gas supplies
Aug 24 2009 | Other UK business news
British Gas owner Centrica has secured a breakthrough in its £1.3 billion takeover battle for North Sea oil and gas firm Venture Production. Read
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More houses change hands as market shows signs of recovery
Aug 24 2009 | Other UK business news
The number of homes changing hands jumped by 17 per cent during July as buyers continued to return to the property market. Read
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Lufthansa ponders sale of Midland airline Bmi
Aug 24 2009 | Other UK business news
Midland airline bmi could be up for sale just two months after it was taken over as part of plans to raise funds for new owner Lufthansa. Read
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Rescue plan at Focus DIY approved by creditors
Aug 24 2009 | Other UK business news
Creditors of stricken retailer Focus DIY have backed a rescue plan that should safeguard around 4,500 jobs. Read
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Regional Development Agency cutbacks could damage regeneration
Aug 24 2009 | Other UK business news
Overlooking the role of regional development agencies risks damaging vital regeneration projects at a time when it is needed most, a Birmingham academic has warned. Read
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Birmingham Airport to unveil £45m ‘International Pier’ passenger terminal
Aug 24 2009 | Other UK business news
A new £45 million passenger terminal at Birmingham International Airport which can hold double the number of passengers will be unveiled next month. Read
