All Finance articles – Page 172
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CommentDave Lowery on government cuts
The Bank of England has a tough decision to make over interest rates, and opinions are divided
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NewsRenew ceases public sector work in the North
Firm says the public sector in the North is no longer viable and will be pulling out
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FeaturesThe Budget: Can George win the day?
How do you fight off the threat of a double-dip recession with no weapons in your armoury? For George Osborne putting together next week’s Budget, the most obvious solution is likely to be deregulation. Here’s a look at what changes to expect
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Billington boss believes steel market has ‘reached bottom’
Billington chief executive Steve Fareham says markets are improving and the cycle is turning
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CityWatch: Devastation abroad but dull week at home
Japan’s crisis impacts the stock market while UK firm’s share prices see little movement
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NewsMears operating profits up by 27% as rivals crash out
Social housing repairs provider says underbidding has led to failures, allowing it to ’pick up the pieces’
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FeaturesWates wins £160m to go top
Amount of work awarded in February dropped but big wins shuffle positions of top 10 contractors
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Miller Group sales down 15%
The firm’s 2010 loss was an improvement on 2009, and its chairman was optimistic of market recovery
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NewsFocus on costs boots Bovis Homes' profit by 146%
Despite increase in sales of only 6%, a focus on costs pushed the firm’s margins higher
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NewsPinnacle to proceed after funding secured
Full funding is set be confirmed for the £1bn development later this month, according to reports
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NewsEaga secures £300m solar project funding
Eaga has secured financing to help fund the installation of solar PV panels on 30,000 homes
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NewsSIG feels winter chill as it posts £77m loss
An extreme winter and restructuring costs hit interiors firm
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NewsMiller group sales down 15%
Miller reduced its loss before tax from £72m in 2009, to £58m in 2010
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NewsBillington profits fall 75%
Profits collapsed at the steel specialist but it is still in the black and has £4.9m in the bank
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NewsRenew retreat hits 60 jobs at Allenbuild
Allenbuild to close regional office in Wigan as parent company shuts northern business
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NewsMears targets work from failed rivals
Social housing contractor hits out at underbidding as turnover rises 11%
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NewsLorne Stewart profits flat on turnover down £10m
Lorne Stewart pre-tax profits were virtually unchanged in 2010, despite a drop in turnover
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NewsRenew closes Northern division and abandons public sector work
Renew Holdings will close division in the north of England blaming poor returns and lack of profit in the public sector
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NewsAtkins boosts Scottish team with acquisition
Atkins has taken over Technical Services Scotland in a deal worth £800,000