Jan
2009
Articles from 31st Jan 2009
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Honouring the best we have to offer
Jan 31 2009 | Business News
THE region's brightest and most creative innovators will be honoured at an awards ceremony next week. Read
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Car workers' fears as production stops
Jan 31 2009 | Business News
THOUSANDS of workers left Honda’s UK factory for a four-month sabbatical last night as the company embarked on one of the longest breaks in production in Britain’s industrial history. Read
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Premium Bars slides despite festive boost
Jan 31 2009 | Business News
PREMIUM Bars and Restaurants has recorded an 8.5% fall in sales as it continues to be affected by tightening purse strings as the recession deepens. Read
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Record UK Christmas for Amazon
Jan 31 2009 | Business News
ONLINE retailer Amazon has revealed another record Christmas in the UK saw the group handle 1.4 million orders in its busiest day over the festive season. Read
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Caterpillar to shed 2,110 jobs
Jan 31 2009 | Business News
HEAVY equipment maker Caterpillar yesterday announced 2,110 new job cuts as it scales back production to match lower demand in a slowing global economy. Read
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Young people losing confidence
Jan 31 2009 | Business News
CONSUMER confidence has plunged to its second lowest level on record, with a marked drop among young people, according to new research. Read
