Business
Black September as 300 jobs lost
Published 7 October 2008
NEARLY 300 jobs were lost in Cumbria’s black September as the credit crunch arrived with devastating effect.
Sellafield transferred in historic £20bn deal
Published 7 October 2008
THE £20bn deal to transfer Sellafield to private ownership, described as “the most important development in the history of west Cumbria”, was signed yesterday.
Rival bought for £2.5m
Published 7 October 2008
A CUMBRIAN engineering design firm has swooped to buy a rival for £2.5m.
Global group buys county waste firm
Published 7 October 2008
A CUMBRIAN waste business has been bought by a world leading construction and services group.
Food firm is still on track
Published 7 October 2008
NORTHERN Foods, the food producer which owns Cavaghan & Gray, announced a trading update this morning.
Sellafield transferred in historic £20bn deal
Published 7 October 2008
THE £20bn deal to transfer Sellafield to private ownership, described as “the most important development in the history of west Cumbria”, was signed yesterday.
CAR SALES DRIVEN FURTHER DOWN
Published 7 October 2008
CUMBRIA’S beleaguered car sales industry has been dealt another blow with the news that new UK car registrations fell 21 per cent in September.
Cumbria trade chief's rescue strategy plea
Published 6 October 2008
Cumbria's trade chief has demanded the Government come up with a “coherent rescue strategy” for the economy, rather than the current “piecemeal” approach.
Miracle-Gro buys Gretna compost company Humax
Published 6 October 2008
The world’s largest lawn and garden company has snapped up a Gretna compost company.
Credit crunch plunges Carlisle firm Just Vans into administration
Published 4 October 2008
A Cumbrian motors boss has seen his business forced to the brink after the credit crunch wiped millions off the value of its stock.
Worst year in living memory for fishermen
Published 4 October 2008
CUMBRIAN fishermen have experienced their worst year in living memory as a crippling cocktail of bad weather, soaring fuel prices and low fish prices has conspired against them.
Sellafield workers to meet over pay strike
Published 3 October 2008
SELLAFIELD union chiefs will meet next Wednesday to decide whether to strike in a long running battle over pay.
Designed by the best
Published 3 October 2008
COCKERMOUTH building consultants White Young Green (WYG) has been named the best in the business.
BOOTHS TAKE ON BIG COST-CUTTERS
Published 2 October 2008
THE boss of Cumbrian supermarket Booths says the firm can take on the big hitters in the battle to cut prices.
Flying the flag abroad
Published 2 October 2008
CUMBRIA’S multi-million pound contribution to the British export market will be celebrated in the county’s premier business awards.
Jolly good effort by counsellor!
Published 2 October 2008
A CUMBRIAN weight loss counsellor has been named top in her field by the company she works for.
New role beckons for Trevor
Published 1 October 2008
ONE of Cumbria’s best-known businessmen has taken on a new role.
Game notches up record profits
Published 1 October 2008
A RARE note of cheer has emerged from the High Street after computer games retailer Game raised sales forecasts and delivered record profits.
Store’s uncertain future
Published 1 October 2008
STAFF at a Workington home furnishings store have still not been told whether their jobs are safe as a buyer is sought for its owner.
Increase would force people to switch lender
Published 30 September 2008
MORTGAGE holders will bear the brunt of the nationalisation of lender Bradford & Bingley (B&B), according to Britain’s best-known finance expert.
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