Jun
2008
Articles from 18th Jun 2008
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ENERGY regulator Ofgem said it had launched a probe into the UK gas and electricity markets because of the similar way in which energy firms hiked their bills during the winter.
Jun 18 2008 | Business News
Ofgem chief executive Alastair Buchanan told a Parliamentary committee that the timing of the increases and close resulting prices forced him to call for a “time out” to look at how the markets were working. Read
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SUPERMARKET chain Sainsbury’s said today that its promotional offers had paid off – with a 3.4% rise in first quarter sales.
Jun 18 2008 | Business News
Britain’s third biggest supermarket put faith in its “universal appeal” to suit customers on all budgets amid challenging economic conditions. Read
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RETAILER Woolworths today announced the departure of its chief executive and said high street sales fell by 2.2% in the first 19 weeks of its financial year.
Jun 18 2008 | Business News
Woolies, which has a store at Victoria Lane in Huddersfield, said it had agreed with Trevor Bish Jones that it was the right time to look for new leadership. Read
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A £3bn tie-up between two rival media companies looked unlikely today after merger talks ended.
Jun 18 2008 | Business News
United Business Media was in talks over an all-share deal with conference organiser and publisher Informa, which would have propelled the company into the FTSE 100 Index. Read
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Sharing success secrets
Jun 18 2008 | Business News
A BUSINESSWOMAN who smashed through “the glass ceiling” will share the secrets of her success when she speaks at Huddersfield University next month. Read
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Staff in the pink at store
Jun 18 2008 | Business News
STAFF at a Huddersfield town centre store dressed in pink to raise funds for breast cancer charities. Read
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Helping firms go green
Jun 18 2008 | Business News
HUDDERSFIELD firms can find out about energy-saving tips at a breakfast seminar. Read
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County’s training failure
Jun 18 2008 | Business News
YORKSHIRE is lagging behind other regions for recruiting apprentices, says a report. Read
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Sport watch warning
Jun 18 2008 | Business News
FIRMS face a £1,000 penalty if they let football-mad staff watch live sport on the internet at work without a TV licence. Read
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Hunt for tech talent bosses
Jun 18 2008 | Business News
BOSSES with a talent for using technology to boost their businesses have been urged to enter a regional award. Read
