Oct
2009
Articles from 22nd Oct 2009
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Cadbury chief hails latest trade figures as proof of confidence
Oct 22 2009 | Other UK business news
Cadbury put its US predator under pressure yesterday with an “excellent” third quarter trading performance. Read
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West Midlands businesses look for alternatives to Royal Mail
Oct 22 2009 | Other UK business news
Businesses in the West Midlands have turned their backs on the Royal Mail as the postal strikes begin this week. Read
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National Express issues profits warning
Oct 22 2009 | Other UK business news
Troubled transport firm National Express today warned profits were below hopes after revenues slowed in the challenging economic conditions. Read
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BAA sell Gatwick Airport in £1.5billion deal
Oct 22 2009 | Other UK business news
Britain’s second-biggest airport will have new owners within weeks after a £1.51 billion deal was announced. Read
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Pre-pack deal saves 1,800 Regent Inns jobs, but axe falls on 200
Oct 22 2009 | Other UK business news
About 1,800 jobs at a variety of bars and restaurants have been secured after the owners of bar chain Regent Inns bought it out of administration in a pre-pack deal. Read
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OFT gives pub companies the all-clear after Camra complaint
Oct 22 2009 | Other UK business news
Britain's pub industry was given the all-clear by competition watchdogs today following a "super complaint" about so-called beer ties. Read
