Oct
2009
Articles from 16th Oct 2009
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Qatari takeover rumours boost Sainsbury’s shares
Oct 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Supermarket Sainsbury’s saw its shares rocket after rumours circulated about renewed takeover interest from its major Qatari investors. Read
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WH Smith to return up to £35m to investors after meeting forecasts
Oct 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Retailer WH Smith has vowed to return up to £35 million to investors after it met forecasts with an eight per cent rise in full-year profit. Read
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Margaret Corneby named as next chief executive of Black Country Chamber of Commerce
Oct 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Black Country Chamber of Commerce has revealed that former Wolverhampton chamber director Margaret Corneby will take over as its new chief executive. Read
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Kraft plans for Cadbury takeover hit by death of advisor
Oct 16 2009 | Other UK business news
The chances of US food giant Kraft succeeding in its takeover bid for Cadbury have been hit by the death of a US dealmaker at the heart of the negotiations. Read
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National Express takeover offer withdrawn by Cosmen family
Oct 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Transport group National Express saw shares hammered today after it said talks over a £765 million takeover had hit the buffers. Read
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Flat growth at Marston's, despite strong ale sales
Oct 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Midlands beer company Marston’s has said ale drinking is on the rise, an encouraging sign after a year of no growth at the Wolverhampton firm. Read
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Chamber of Commerce chief Paul Bassi wants big showcase project for Birmingham
Oct 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Birmingham needs a “big win” showcase project to help it claw back ground lost to Manchester and London, the new president of the city’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry said yesterday. Read
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Premier's promotion of Hovis puts sales on the rise
Oct 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Premier Foods’ relaunch of the iconic Hovis brand has closed the gap on market leader Warburtons. Read
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Two 24-hour nationwide postal strikes to start next Thursday
Oct 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Mail deliveries will be crippled by two nationwide postal strikes next week as a bitter row over pay, jobs and working conditions refuses to die. Read
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Welconstruct staff rescued in ISIS Projects takeover
Oct 16 2009 | Other UK business news
Staff at Birmingham fit-out specialist Welconstruct have been plucked from the dole queue less than a month after its collapse in a deal which promises to secure £12 million worth of business. Read
