Jul
2008
Articles from 3rd Jul 2008
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PUBS and brewing group Greene King today sounded an upbeat note – despite a near-3% fall in sales for the past two months.
Jul 03 2008 | Business News
The group, which includes Abbot Ale, IPA and Old Speckled Hen among its brews, said takings at its 753 managed pubs and 39 restaurants fell by 2.8% in May and June due to declining consumer confidence, the English smoking ban and raw material cost increases. Read
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TRANSPORT technology group Invensys has won a £100m contract to help develop a high-speed rail link between Madrid and Valencia in Spain.
Jul 03 2008 | Business News
Work to be undertaken by the group’s rail division involves installing signalling and communications, including track circuits, train protection systems and the line’s traffic control centre as well as a three-year maintenance deal. Read
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MARKET research firm Taylor Nelson Sofres today fended off a third attempt by advertising and media giant WPP to muscle in on its planned £1.5bn merger with German rival GfK.
Jul 03 2008 | Business News
TNS told WPP and its chief executive Sir Martin Sorrell to “stop interfering” after snubbing the latest approach, which values TNS at £1.08bn. Read
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COMPUTER games retailer Game today said a strong market and a raft of hit new releases helped it beat expectations in the first half of the year.
Jul 03 2008 | Business News
The firm, which has a store at Kingsgate in Huddersfield, said it was “slightly ahead” of forecasts thanks to new titles, including Grand Theft Auto IV and Nintendo’s Wii Fit. Read
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New owner for storage tank firm
Jul 03 2008 | Business News
A FIRM building chemical storage tanks and equipment for some of the UK’s leading companies has a new owner. Read
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Centenary beer for Hudderfield Town
Jul 03 2008 | Business News
A BEER has been brewed to honour Huddersfield Town in its centenary year – and its historic championship treble. Read
