Jul
2008
Articles from 2nd Jul 2008
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RETAIL giant Marks & Spencer today reported worsening sales as consumer confidence “deteriorated markedly” in the first three months of its financial year.
Jul 02 2008 | Business News
Total UK like-for-like sales fell by 5.3% in the 13 weeks to June 28 amid tough high street conditions. Read
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BRITISH Airways today boosted its new trans-Atlantic operations today by announcing the takeover of a French airline for £54m.
Jul 02 2008 | Business News
The new acquisition is privately-owned L’Avion, which operates two Boeing 757 all-business class aircraft between Orly airport and Newark in New Jersey, USA. Read
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Fuel prices impact
Jul 02 2008 | Business News
SOARING fuel prices have hit out-of-town shopping centres, new figures showed today. Read
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WATER regulator Ofwat confirmed today that it was fining Severn Trent Water a total of £35.8m for deliberately providing false information and poor customer service.
Jul 02 2008 | Business News
Ofwat proposed the fine – the biggest ever levied by the regulator – in April after ruling that customers had paid higher bills than necessary because of the failings. Read
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WINNERS WITH BITE
Jul 02 2008 | Business News
A SANDWICH firm in Huddersfield has proved to be the upper crust. Read
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Spotlight on health and safety
Jul 02 2008 | Business News
A QUARRY company in Huddersfield hosted a high-profile industry health and safety event. Read
