Wednesday, 9 July 2008 @ 14:07
Regional link-up for accountants
CHARTERED accountants Grant Thornton is creating a new regional structure in East Anglia, bringing together the expertise and services offered by its teams based in Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Norwich and Cambridge.
Wednesday, 9 July 2008 @ 14:07
National eco-award for Adnams
SOUTHWOLD brewer Adnams has beaten off competition from more than 350 other companies to secure one of the UK's leading awards for responsible business.
Wednesday, 9 July 2008 @ 14:07
Global award for label company
WEST Suffolk-based leaflet label specialist Fix-a-Form International has received a top award for overseas business. The Bury St Edmunds-based company won the Global Business category in the 2008 BPIF/Printing World Excellence Awards 08, organised by the British Printing Industries Federation and industry publication Printing World.
Wednesday, 9 July 2008 @ 02:01
Sir Stuart may need help from on high to survive
In the Bible, St Michael is a principal angel whose role is to rescue the faithful from the enemy.
Wednesday, 9 July 2008 @ 02:01
US mortgage lenders see shares tumble
Despite Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke's warm words, aimed as much at soothing the markets as sending a message to investment banks on what to expect in the future, the majority of investors remain nervous about the near-future and where markets are headed.
Wednesday, 9 July 2008 @ 02:01
Merger of AA and Saga lifts revenues
The merger of roadside assistance group the AA and travel and insurance services company Saga last September helped drive a 4pc increase in revenues in the year to the end of January.
Wednesday, 9 July 2008 @ 02:01
Barclays stops loans at FirstPlus
Barclays is closing the doors to new lending at FirstPlus, the controversial loans business which was advertised by TV presenter Carol Vorderman.
Tuesday, 8 July 2008 @ 18:01
BMW and Fiat mull parts alliance
Talks between German car maker BMW and Italy's Fiat could result in the use of common parts for their Mini and Alfa Romeo brands.
Tuesday, 8 July 2008 @ 17:58
Recession 'looming' for UK firms
The UK faces a "serious risk" of recession within months, a survey of firms suggests, as the FTSE 100 dips into a "bear market".