Aug
2009
Articles from 25th Aug 2009
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Licensing system key to stopping dangerous lorries – Freight Transport Association
Aug 25 2009 | Other UK business news
Unsafe overseas-registered lorries driven by over-tired drivers are giving the logistics industry a bad name even though the UK fleet is the best in Europe, the Freight Transport Association said yesterday. Read
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Online retailers enjoy sales surge
Aug 25 2009 | Other UK business news
Online sales showed a significant increase last month amid signs of returning consumer confidence, according to a new report. Read
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Focus creditors back rescue plan to save 4,500 jobs
Aug 25 2009 | Other UK business news
Creditors of struggling retailer Focus DIY have backed a rescue plan that should safeguard about 4,500 jobs. Read
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Bromsgrove-based The Hospital Group joins forces with Mills Medical Group
Aug 25 2009 | Other UK business news
A Midlands medical group has made a second acquisition in a year after taking control of a Spanish operation. Read
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Increase in combined assets but 11 biggest Midland pensions’ deficit rises
Aug 25 2009 | Other UK business news
The combined assets of the 11 biggest company pension schemes in the Midlands increased by more than £350 million in the second quarter of 2009. Read
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British Airways marks its 90th birthday
Aug 25 2009 | Other UK business news
British Airways, which has flown under a series of names in its history, will celebrate its 90th anniversary today. Read
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Bovis stays cautious as £8.6m loss chalked up
Aug 25 2009 | Other UK business news
Bovis Homes sounded a note of caution on the housing market as it reported an £8.6 million loss in the first half of the year. Read
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Chamber seeks business hopes before next General Election
Aug 25 2009 | Other UK business news
Businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire are being asked what they would like from the next government by the General Election. Read
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Detention centres lift security group’s profits
Aug 25 2009 | Other UK business news
Security group G4S posted higher profits after its UK operation benefited from new contracts to run two immigration detention centres. Read
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West Midland firms benefit as investor confidence starts to return
Aug 25 2009 | Other UK business news
West Midland companies made strong gains on Monday as global stock markets surged to ten-month highs amid signs that one of the worst recessions for 100 years is coming to an end. Read
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Evesham hotel group steps in to save Birmingham bars Utopia and Epernay
Aug 25 2009 | Other UK business news
A hotel chain has acquired two upmarket Birmingham bars that were put into administration but has kept on the previous owner to run the businesses. Read
