May
2009
Articles from 23rd May 2009
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Households strapped for cash
May 23 2009 | Business News
HOUSEHOLD spending sank to its lowest level since 1980 in the first quarter of this year – as UK workers suffered a record fall in pay. Read
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Pubs owner Marston’s encouraged by recent trading
May 23 2009 | Business News
PUBS and brewing group Marston’s unveiled lower half-year profits – but reported signs of a “modest improvement” in trading since mid-February. Read
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MUSIC group Chrysalis said it had emerged from recent woes in good shape as it reported better than expected half-year figures.
May 23 2009 | Business News
The company, which sold off radio stations Heart and Galaxy to become a focused music and distribution group, posted interim pre-tax losses of £2.6m against a deficit of £13.1m for the same period last year. Read
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Poor weather and price cuts boost footfall for John Lewis
May 23 2009 | Business News
DEPARTMENT store chain John Lewis said unsettled weather and another round of high street price cuts helped boost footfall last week. Read
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ROYAL Bank of Scotland has appointed Sir Sandy Crombie as senior independent director.
May 23 2009 | Business News
Standard Life’s chief executive will take the role from next month. Read
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British Airways slump to record £401m losses
May 23 2009 | Business News
TWO senior bosses at British Airways will work one month for no pay after the airline revealed record losses of £401m. Read
