Oct
2009
Articles from 6th Oct 2009
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Shock fall in UK manufacturing output
Oct 06 2009 | Latest National Business News
A surprise fall in manufacturing output during August underlined the fragility of the UK’s pull out of recession today. Read
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Halifax say house prices up 1.6% in September
Oct 06 2009 | Latest National Business News
HOUSE prices rose for the third month in a row during September, increasing by a further 1.6%, figures showed today. Read
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New car sales up 11% last month
Oct 06 2009 | Latest National Business News
SALES of new cars in Britain increased by more than 11% last month, providing fresh evidence of the motor industry’s recovery from recession, new figures showed today. Read
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Easyjet shares rise on reports of increase in passenger numbers
Oct 06 2009 | Latest National Business News
SHARES in low-cost airline easyJet were given a boost today after the carrier reported a 5.3% rise in passenger figures for September. Read
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Tuesday morning market opening powered by mining stocks
Oct 06 2009 | Latest National Business News
MINING stocks dominated the risers’ board in London today as the FTSE 100 Index built on Monday’s gains. Read
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Northern Foods boosted by strong Fox's biscuits sales
Oct 06 2009 | Latest National Business News
NORTHERN Foods today hailed a cartoon character called Vinnie for helping to boost sales at its Fox’s biscuits arm. Read
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Tesco announces £1.4bn profit for first six months
Oct 06 2009 | Latest National Business News
SUPERMARKET giant Tesco today said it made £1.4 billion in profits for the first half of its financial year. Read
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Public sector top earners face pay freeze in 2010
Oct 06 2009 | Latest National Business News
THE highest earners in the public sector are in line for a salary freeze next year after Alistair Darling moved to ensure they shared in the financial pain facing the rest of the country. Read
