JD on track for 90 new pubs this year JD Wetherspoon expects to open a total of 90 pubs in the current financial year. The 448-strong…
Insurers get tough on asbestos claims A group of UK insurers say that from June 1 they will only reimburse asbestos claims supported by…
Big Yellow weighs up Continent Big Yellow is considering expanding onto the Continent. The company still sees potential for…
£24m help for blighted rural businesses The government has announced an extra £24m help for rural businesses hit by foot-and-mouth. It will …
Banks in joint venture talks with other outlets High street banks are looking at launching joint ventures with bookshops and sporting goods…
Tories vow to scrap housebuilding targets The Conservatives would scrap all housebuilding targets within days of victory, according to its…
Commercial property rides stormy climate The commercial property sector has been immune so far from weaker global economic conditions, says…
Nursery competition launches this week The government will launch an architectural competition this week to come up with the most…
£24m fund for hard-pressed rural businesses The Government will announce a £24m fund today for foot-and-mouth hit small and medium-sized…
Hands set to quit Nomura Guy Hands is quitting Nomuras Principal Finance Group to launch his own £2bn fund. He helped Nomura …