Jan
2009
Articles from 28th Jan 2009
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Meadowhall stake said to be on market
Jan 28 2009 | National Business News
Property giant British Land is reported to be selling a stake in one of the UK’s largest shopping centres, Meadowhall in Sheffield, as it tries to ease its debt burden. Read
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UK recession expected to be worst of all leading nations
Jan 28 2009 | National Business News
The UK is expected to suffer the worst slump of all advanced nations in the ``deepest recession since the Second World War", world economists said today. Read
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Greene King reports increased festive sales
Jan 28 2009 | National Business News
BREWER and pub company Greene King has provided a glimmer of hope for the battered sector with news of rising festive sales and no sign yet of the feared post New Year slowdown. Read
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Standard Life hit by financial crisis
Jan 28 2009 | National Business News
Life and pensions giant Standard Life today revealed the impact of the financial crisis as it reported double-digit sales declines in the months after last autumn’s market turmoil. Read
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BSkyB profits jump
Jan 28 2009 | National Business News
Broadcaster BSkyB reported a 31% rise in half-year operating profits today and said it planned to create 1,000 jobs to support further growth. Read
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GKN axes 360 jobs with more to come
Jan 28 2009 | National Business News
British industry suffered a fresh blow today when engineering giant GKN announced it had axed 360 jobs and planned further cuts this year because of the downturn in the car industry. Read
