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Pay deal waits for stamp of approval

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

POSTAL staff remain wary of a deal struck to end a long-running dispute with Royal Mail.

An agreement reached yesterday is reported to include a 6.9 per cent pay rise over three years for workers, a shorter working week and greater job security.

Royal Mail and...

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Groups could be in the money... with your help

Monday, March 08, 2010

Business owners and managers in North Staffordshire are being asked to contribute to the new Stoke-on-Trent Community Fund - a scheme that will...

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Joinery boss carves out fresh niche at old firm

Pictured from left are Paul Nixon, Andrew Wagg and Jamie Lovatt.

Monday, March 08, 2010

A BUSINESSMAN is aiming to return the specialist joinery firm founded by his father to its former glory after buying it out of administration....

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Three Lions chillers set to be a roaring success

David Foulstone with the range of coolers and chillers branded with the England Three Lions badge. The products range from an inflatable beer cooler at £14.99 to a 130-litre capacity chiller at £199.99. Picture: Steve Bould

Monday, March 08, 2010

A POTTERIES firm has won a licence from the FA to produce official chillers for thirsty England fans during the World Cup. Fenton-based Swan Products,...

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'It's critically important to have support of staff'

Tim Franklin, chief operating officer at CFS.

Monday, March 08, 2010

The merger between Britannia and The Co-operative Financial Services (CFS) was made offical seven months ago. So what has been happening since,...

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Cobra sheds AIM listing

Monday, March 08, 2010

COBRA Bio-manufacturing has been de-listed from the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). The Keele-based vaccine maker was taken off AIM on Friday by...

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Wedgwood reveals golf trophy design

Monday, March 08, 2010

POTTERY giant Wedgwood has revealed the design for its bespoke trophy for the National Golf Club Challenge, which aims to raise more than £1...

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Bentley sales are driven up

Monday, March 08, 2010

LUXURY car-maker Bentley enjoyed a third successive month of increased UK sales in February. New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and...

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Open day at campus

Monday, March 08, 2010

HUNDREDS of businesses from across the West Midlands are set to take advantage of the expertise on offer at Staffordshire University. A free open day,...

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