Sep
2009
Articles from 29th Sep 2009
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Birmingham must get streetwise in search for new shoppers
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Head of Business Alun Thorne spoke to a leading city developer and an architect about their vision to transform Birmingham’s city centre experience Read
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Alistair Darling warns of a return to 'Tory dark ages' if Conservatives win next General Election
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Chancellor Alistair Darling yesterday warned of a return to the “Tory dark ages” if David Cameron wins the upcoming General Election. Read
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Engineers deserve more respect, Black Country Chamber chief tells Labour conference meeting
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Britain needs to rethink its education system to encourage young people to train for careers in manufacturing, business leaders have warned. Read
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Birmingham MP issues apprenticeship appeal at party conference
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Labour MPs were urged to employ local youngsters as apprentices, as Birmingham MP Liam Byrne addressed delegates to the party’s annual conference. Read
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BA gambles on all-business class flights to New York
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
British Airways will launch a luxury, all-business class transatlantic service today featuring flat beds and the latest communications technology. Read
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Prime country homes see rise in price
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
The cost of prime country homes rose for the first time in two years during the third quarter as buyers returned to the market, new research has shown. Read
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Kiran Bains: Birmingham still short of being absolutely fabulous
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Fashion writer Kiran Bains gives her take on Birmingham as a shopping city. Read
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Wolverhampton brewer Marston's joins forces with Travelodge
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Wolverhampton brewer and pub operator Marston’s has joined forces with hotels group Travelodge in a bid to capitalise on rising demand from business travellers. Read
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Claimar to delist from AIM after charity takeover 'first'
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Claimar Care, the Birmingham company that provides specialist services for old people, yesterday applied for its shares to be delisted from the Alternative Investment Market after a takeover offer was declared unconditional. Read
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Government spending fuels EDI’s strong growth
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
AIM-listed Education Development International is keeping up its recent record of strong growth, the Coventry-based qualifications and assessments company said yesterday. Read
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Hard work of 1,700 Wiseman Dairies staff rewarded with tax-free windfall
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Hundreds of workers at Robert Wiseman Dairies are set to share in a £700,000 windfall this autumn because of their hard work. Read
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Wolseley reports annual losses of £766million
Sep 29 2009 | Other UK business news
Plumbing and heating group Wolseley slumped to an annual loss of £766 million as it took drastic steps to offset a severe downturn in building markets across the world. Read
