Aug
2009
Articles from 27th Aug 2009
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Advertising giant WPP sees profits plunge by 47pc
Aug 27 2009 | Other UK business news
Advertising giant WPP reported a 47 per cent drop in profits and predicted 2010’s big events like the FIFA World Cup and US Congressional elections will fail to lift performance. Read
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Microbreweries are no small beer in the West Midlands
Aug 27 2009 | Other UK business news
Despite the woes of the pub industry, independent breweries are becoming more popular than ever. Tom Scotney reports. Read
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Sustainability represents saving rather than cost for property sector – Graeme Bradley
Aug 27 2009 | Other UK business news
The property sector is finding that sustainability matters, according to a Birmingham legal expert. Read
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The financial backing behind the Midlands brewing boom
Aug 27 2009 | Other UK business news
Despite the woes of the pub industry, independent breweries are becoming more popular than ever. Tom Scotney talks to two breweries about how tax breaks helped them off the ground. Read
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Punters reduce Paddy Power profit
Aug 27 2009 | Other UK business news
Bookmaker Paddy Power said a run of punter-friendly sporting results caused operating profits to drop 26 per cent in the six months to June 30. Read
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National Express receives £700m takeover offer from Cosmen family
Aug 27 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham-based transport group National Express today said it was mulling an increased takeover offer from its biggest shareholder worth almost £700 million. Read
