27 April 2017 Week In Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY ENGINEERING WOOD: AMEC Foster Wheeler is one of those specialist engineering conglomerates which the fall of the oil price, and the consequent cost cutting in that sector, has knocked sideways. The weakness in the oil market caught AMEC at exactly the wrong moment – it… Continue reading Issue 102:2017 04 27:Week in Brief Business
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Issue 77:2016 10 27: Week in Brief (Financial)
27 October 2016 Week in Brief:BUSINESS AND THE CITY THE PRICE OF PLEASURE: The effects of the weak pound are starting to hit British consumers where it hurts – in their sweet tooth. Nestle, the Swiss domiciled chocolate and food manufacturer who own the former Rowntree’s brand in the UK, have announced that they will… Continue reading Issue 77:2016 10 27: Week in Brief (Financial)
Issue60:2016 06 30: Week in Brief Financial
30 June 2016 Week In Brief: BUSINESS AND THE CITY STIMULATING THE ECONOMY: There may be a need for strong stimulants over the next few months as Britain’s economy enters a brave new world (or sinks into a declining old one, if that is your take). If you find yourself seeking “something to go” from… Continue reading Issue60:2016 06 30: Week in Brief Financial
