Oct
2009
Articles from 19th Oct 2009
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FTSE 100 hits 13-month peak
Oct 19 2009 | National Business News
The FTSE 100 Index pushed to a fresh 13-month high today as investors were cheered by strong results from a raft of US companies. Read
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William Hill impresses with resilient trading
Oct 19 2009 | National Business News
William Hill put rival Ladbrokes in the shade today after its betting shop business weathered a run of punter-friendly football results. Read
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Post union considering legal action over temporary staff
Oct 19 2009 | National Business News
Talks aimed at averting this week’s national postal strikes started today as union leaders confirmed they were considering legal action against Royal Mail’s plan to take on 30,000 temporary staff. Read
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Aviva eyes £1bn from Delta Lloyd listing
Oct 19 2009 | National Business News
Insurer Aviva said today it should generate proceeds of £1.1bn through Europe’s biggest stock market listing of the year so far. Read
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Yell secures more time for debt overhaul
Oct 19 2009 | National Business News
Directories group Yell today said it had secured another week to agree a refinancing deal for its £3.8bn debt mountain. Read
