News Tag: services
November 30, 2009
A survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has today revealed a poor performance among services companies in the July to September period.
The group said a net 13% balance of service firms said profits had increased annually for the quarter, less than the 19% expected.
Business services firms such as accountancy and law practices had expected sales to improve ...
UK service firms see weak performance in Q3
by Kay Murchie
July 21, 2009
A dispute with airport owner, BAA, has led Ryanair to reduce its services at Stansted Airport.
The budget airline said it will cut the number of aircraft it runs at the Essex airport by 40% in its winter schedule, and will slash the number of flights by 30%, blaming higher charges.
The reduction means the airline will be ...
Ryanair reduces Stansted flights and urges Government to scrap tourist taxes
by Kay Murchie
February 1, 2009
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson is understood to be in full support of extending financial services at the UK’s 12,000 Post Offices.
The Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR), led by Lord Mandelson, is in favour of creating a 'People's Bank', which will see Post Office outlets as the backbone of a new national bank.
Many believe the move will help to ...
Post Office to expand banking services
by Kay Murchie
