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Builders' merchants Jewson more than doubled pre-tax profit and improved revenue to £1.5bn in its most recent financial year. The Coventry-headquartered timber specialist said the improvement in its fortunes was "powered mainly by cost savings" despite a "stagnant" UK construction sector. READ MORE...
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Arena Leisure, which operates Worcester and Wolverhampton racecourses, has revealed that the billionaire Reuben brothers have submitted a proposal to possibly buy the company. Read More...
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The Birmingham office of Gateley has advised Silverdell on its acquisition of RDS Asbestos Management Consultants. Read More...
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Financing cross-border moves is less of a concern to chief financial officers of medium-sized companies than finding the right staff overseas, according to a new survey. Read More...
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Stafford-based property developer Pritchard Group has put new banking facilities in place arranged by Lloyds Banking Group to restructure and change direction. Read More...
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Work is expected to start later this month on the £2.5m Goldmine in Walsall. Read More...
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Mortgage lending levels have hit a two-year high, according to the Council of Mortgage Lenders. Read More...
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The Coventry-based automotive specialist CPP Global Holdings is to play a leading part in the rebirth of the Jensen Interceptor. Read More...
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Stafford-based IT company eg solutions has increased pre-tax profit by 92.4 per cent for the six months to 31 July 2011. Read More...
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