Sep
2009
Articles from 9th Sep 2009
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Deflation hits UK high streets
Sep 09 2009 | Other UK business news
Deflation has arrived on Britain’s high street for the first time since February 2007. Read
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London Midland reinstates weekend pay rates to avoid more Sunday rail chaos
Sep 09 2009 | Other UK business news
Transport group London Midland has agreed to reinstate enhanced overtime terms for weekend working to avert further chaos after the cancellation of all but one of the firm’s trains on Sunday. Read
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Midland construction bosses raided in tax fraud investigation
Sep 09 2009 | Other UK business news
The homes of construction firm bosses across the West Midlands were raided by officials today as part of an investigation in to a multi-million pound income tax fraud. Read
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Leading councillors and property developer join board of Colmore BID
Sep 09 2009 | Other UK business news
The former leader of Birmingham City Council and the man in charge of the city’s transport system have thrown their weight behind the Colmore Business Improvement District. Read
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Fashion guru buys back top British label from the Japanese
Sep 09 2009 | Other UK business news
Fashion brand Aquascutum is to return to British ownership after entrepreneur Harold Tillman announced a deal to buy the business. Read
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Greene King cautious about future despite robust trading figures
Sep 09 2009 | Other UK business news
Robust trading figures from pubs and brewing group Greene King have failed to brighten the company’s view of prospects for the industry. Read
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Shares boost for B&Q owner Kingfisher
Sep 09 2009 | Other UK business news
Shares in B&Q owner Kingfisher got an unscheduled boost after it emerged the firm racked up better-than-forecast half-year profits. Read
