Oct
2009
Articles from 5th Oct 2009
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Barrie Williams in pledge after taking up role on JSIB
Oct 05 2009 | Other UK business news
A businessman has vowed to lobby on behalf of West Midlands companies after being given a place on an influential board. Read
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West Midlands' house prices rising but note of caution is still in the air
Oct 05 2009 | Other UK business news
New research shows house prices in the West Midlands rose by 2.3 per cent in the last quarter as property prices continue to creep back to levels seen 12 months ago. Read
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Sutton Coldfield security firm expands with two acquisitions
Oct 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Security firm Contract Fire Security has taken over two companies to strengthen its portfolio in high-tech CCTV and intruder systems in the south of the UK. Read
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Ryanair chief in attack on airport departure tax rise
Oct 05 2009 | Other UK business news
This autumn’s rise in the Air Passenger Duty (APD) airport departure tax is “insanely stupid” and will “destroy” tourism, according to Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary. Read
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AWM backs Business Link for another two years
Oct 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Rumours had been flying over the future of Business Link after troubleshooters were sent in by AWM following the surprise departure of chief executive Alison White. Read
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Ambitious plans to turn Stratford hotel in boutique venue revealed
Oct 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Entrepreneur Sir Peter Rigby is extending his high-end hotel portfolio with the ambitious restoration of a historic plot where Shakespeare is reputed to have penned his verse. Read
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Travel Management Group secures new contracts worth £1million
Oct 05 2009 | Other UK business news
A travel management company has secured a host of new contracts worth more than £1 million after seeing an upturn in demand. Read
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Companies supporting Business Improvement District for Solihull
Oct 05 2009 | Other UK business news
Businesses in Solihull are firmly behind the campaign to set up a business improvement district, the professionals behind the bid have said. Read
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Smethwick firm wins deal to crash test rail coaches
Oct 05 2009 | Other UK business news
A Smethwick company has won new business to help crash test rail coaches for the European market. Read
