Public sector jobs' crisis looms
The recession will have a delayed impact on the public sector, which will be hit by job losses in the next year, a new report predicted today.more
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MINERS soared higher today after Rio Tinto announced it was scrapping its 19.5 billion US dollar (£12.1 billion) deal with China’s Chinalco in favour of a venture with rival BHP Billiton.
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PUBS group and London Pride brewer Fuller, Smith & Turner today reported a near 40% plunge in profits following hefty property writedowns in a "very difficult year".
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Carphone Warehouse today said it would spin-off its TalkTalk broadband business by July 2010 at the latest as it reported results after a "significant year of achievement".
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Strong sales figures from supermarket Morrisons helped boost retailers today as the wider FTSE 100 Index also steadied after hefty falls the previous session.
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Supermarket Morrisons today said it attracted half a million more new customers each week to its stores in the first quarter as like-for-like sales rose 7.3%.
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Debenhams today launched an investor cash-call for around £323m as it looks to reduce its debt mountain.
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FASHION chain New Look today said it had enticed cash-strapped customers with affordable clothing and accessories, helping it to report a 10% rise in annual earnings.
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OIL giant BP has become the latest firm to close its UK final salary pension scheme to new members, it was confirmed today.
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BANK stocks continued to weigh heavy on the FTSE 100 Index today as miners also dragged the market lower.
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Online gaming site Sportingbet today reported a 34% leap in third quarter earnings and said the summer had got off to a strong start despite the end of the football season.
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Jun 02 2009
Advertisers face near-revolt
SHOWER designer and maker Roman, of Newton Aycliffe, has achieved the Environmental Management Award ISO 14001.
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HOME furnishings and fashion retailer Laura Ashley today said price promotions had helped lift sales in a "challenging and unpredictable" market.
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ECONOMIC recovery hopes were fuelled further today after survey figures revealed the slowest pace of decline in construction activity for more than a year.
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BARCLAYS was the leading top-flight faller today after one of its biggest investors sold a major stake in the banking giant.
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Consumer demand for outdoor products in the warm spring weather helped DIY chain B&Q double its first quarter profits, the firm revealed today.
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Low-cost airline Ryanair revealed today that it dived into the red by £169.2m euros (£145.9m) in the year to March after being hit with a 59% hike in its fuel bill.
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THE FTSE 100 Index surged 2% today as miners posted big gains on positive global economic news.
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THE FTSE 100 Index surged 2% today as miners posted big gains on positive global economic news.
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