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2008
Articles from 24th Jun 2008
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DEBENHAMS countered fears over its financial health today by posting a rise in sales.
Jun 24 2008 | Business News
The department store chain said like-for-like sales rose by 1% in the 10 weeks since April 15. Read
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HIGH demand for laptops and flat screen TVs helped electrical chain Comet post a 0.3% rise in same-store sales in the year to April 30. Owner Kesa lifted retail profits by 0.9% to £434m on revenues 2.9% ahead at £1.74bn.
Jun 24 2008 | Business News
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Asma Iqbal has been appointed to head the corporate recovery and insolvency team at law firm Chadwick Lawrence. Ms Iqbal, pictured with managing partner Jeremy Garside (left) and senior partner Stephen Oakes, joins the firm from solicitors Brooke North in Leeds, where she was an associate specialising in insolvency and foreign debt recovery. Bradford-born Ms Iqbal will be based at Chadwick Lawrence’s new Wakefield office. The firm also has offices in Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Halifax, Pudsey, Morley and Ossett.
Jun 24 2008 | Business News
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MORTGAGE lender Bradford & Bingley today rejected plans to pump £400m into the business.
Jun 24 2008 | Business News
The plan by investment group Resolution would replace B&B’s current fundraising and form part of a £2bn move by Resolution to snap up smaller banks and merge them with B&B. Read
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GAS exploration firm BG Group today announced plans to make an improved £6.7bn offer direct to shareholders in its efforts to land Australian rival Origin.
Jun 24 2008 | Business News
It comes a month after Origin’s board backed an offer from BG, but changed its mind a day later when a separate deal in the industry caused executives to rethink Origin’s value. Read
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Heidi charts path to help companies
Jun 24 2008 | Business News
A BUSINESSWOMAN who has made her home in Huddersfield is helping local firms and their employees excel. Read
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Creative ambition on the agenda
Jun 24 2008 | Business News
A DESIGN agency providing a range of creative services for smaller firms has won an award. Read
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Showdown looms in town centre battle
Jun 24 2008 | Business News
KINGSGATE bosses and Kirklees Council officials are on course for a shopping centre showdown. Read
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Building on its success
Jun 24 2008 | Business News
A BRIGHOUSE firm has won an industry award. Read
