Nov
2009
Articles from 3rd Nov 2009
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1,700 HSBC jobs to go
Nov 03 2009 | National Business News
The jobs cull in the banking sector continued today when HSBC said it would cut around 1,700 posts from its UK workforce. Read
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392 UK jobs face axe at Twinings
Nov 03 2009 | National Business News
Tea firm Twinings has announced plans to cut almost 400 UK jobs as it shifts its manufacturing focus overseas, it was revealed today. Read
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House prices rise again
Nov 03 2009 | National Business News
House prices increased for the fourth month in a row during October, rising by 1.2%, figures showed today. Read
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Boots sales given lift by anti-ageing cream
Nov 03 2009 | National Business News
Demand for anti-ageing creams today helped Alliance Boots report a surge in sales growth at its health and beauty arm. Read
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Dunelm lifts forecasts after strong trading
Nov 03 2009 | National Business News
Homewares retailer Dunelm scored another success with investors today after forecasting that annual profits will be ahead of previous expectations. Read
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Union angry over Anglian Water job cuts
Nov 03 2009 | National Business News
Union leaders today attacked plans by a water company to axe jobs, complaining that the “burden” of keeping down costs was falling on to workers. Read
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Blacks puts forward rescue plans
Nov 03 2009 | National Business News
Troubled outdoor chain Blacks Leisure today said it had finalised plans for a rescue deal to “ensure the survival” of its core business and preserve more than 4,000 jobs. Read
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Lloyds to stage £13.5bn rights issue
Nov 03 2009 | National Business News
Lloyds Banking Group is to stage the UK’s biggest-ever rights issue in its bid to avoid the Government’s asset protection scheme (APS). Read
