Packaging firm Robinson moves low-margin work to Poland
20/08/2008 13:50:00: The Derbyshire-based maker of packaging for Jaffa Cakes and Fruit Pastilles today said it was on course to improve profits, despite pressure on the business from rising costs. more »

CBI manufacturing survey points to falling output
20/08/2008 11:40:46: There was no let up in the economic misery today as a survey showed manufacturers rated their output prospects as the worst for nearly seven years. more »

Steve Kent to lead merged ClinPhone as it becomes Perceptive - Nottingham Evening Post
20/08/2008 10:19:13: One of the best-known technology companies in Nottingham is set for a name change after it was bought out by an American business. more »

Former Goldfish boss Charlotte Hogg is new Experian MD
20/08/2008 10:15:57: Charlotte Hogg, the former head of the UK credit card operation Goldfish, is to become the new managing director of Experian UK and Ireland.  more »

Autumn fair suits tastes - Lincolnshire Echo
20/08/2008 09:45:00: Food lovers are being encouraged to tuck into the best that Lincolnshire can offer next month.September will see the county celebrate British Food Fortnight 2008, with an Autumn Food Fair hosted by Tastes of Lincolnshire. more »

Mortgage lending rose slightly in July
20/08/2008 09:43:59: Mortgage lending increased slightly during July but remained well down on the level recorded a year ago, figures showed today. more »

Bank of England was split up or down on rates
20/08/2008 09:42:52: An interest rate increase was ruled out this month because of the risk that it might make the economic downturn "unnecessarily deep", the Bank of England revealed today. more »

House of Fraser in £150 million brands investment
20/08/2008 09:24:13: House of Fraser today said it was ready to roll out a host of brands across its revamped department stores, despite facing "difficult" trading conditions. more »

Notts firms turn to exports - Nottingham Evening Post
20/08/2008 09:00:00: Notts firms are turning to export markets to help them overcome a sales downturn at home. more »

Praise for Capital One worker support - Nottingham Evening Post
20/08/2008 09:00:00: The support package offered by Capital One for its redundant workers has been praised by development officials.The first of the 750 employees to leave the credit card firm's Nottingham base departed this month. more »