Nomura eyes up Bass Brewers and Whitbread pubs Nomura principal finance unit head, Guy Hands, says he is interested in buying Bass Brewers from…
Hilton invests £40m in new UK clubs Hilton Group is investing £40m on developing eight new LivingWell health clubs over the next 18…
Clinton ready for 700th shop Clinton Cards expects to open its 700th shop this year. Financial Times 12/01/01 page 27.
Taylor Woodrow tries to scupper Domus deal Taylor Woodrow has launched a £499m-£507m bid approach for Bryant. The offer was intended to wreck…
Irish hotelier looks for UK acquisitions Jurys Doyle Hotel Group is looking for UK acquisitions. The Times 12/01/01 page 30.
Infrastructure spending and PFI good news for Amec Increased spending on UK infrastructure and a tendency towards PFI projects will increase the…
NAO warns of wasted money on new buildings The National Audit Office has warned that government plans to spend billions on building new schools…
McAlpine upbeat on trading Alfred McAlpine has issued an upbeat trading statement reflecting the strength of the housing…
Gowrings plans 5 new BKs Gowrings is planning to open five more Burger King restaurants this year. The expansion will take it…
ABI probes Hemingway bond offer Hemingway Properties' bond offering is under investigation by the Association of British Insurers…