Credit Crunch

Councils play safe over savings after Icelandic bank crash

Saturday, June 27, 2009

CAUTIOUS council chiefs are lending tens of millions to the Government rather than gambling with public money on the volatile financial markets.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council has tightened its investment...

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Church could provide Salvation for job seekers

Church could provide Salvation for job seekers

Monday, June 22, 2009

SOARING numbers of unemployed people could be thrown a lifeline by a church. The Salvation Army is considering extending its Employment Plus UK...

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Bid to help job hunters

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

A PUBLIC meeting is to be held in a bid to set up a centre to help unemployed people in Leek. The idea for an 'opportunity centre' has been put...

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Climbing down a mountain of debt (VIDEO)

Climbing down a mountain of debt (Video)

Friday, June 12, 2009

YOUNG people who have struggled with debt problems have created two short films to help others in similar situations. A group of 10 16 to...

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First bus pensioners reunion scrapped amid recession

Monday, June 08, 2009

A YEARLY reunion for retired bus company staff has been axed because of the recession. First has cancelled the 2009 Christmas party for...

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Workers return to five day week

SCENE: Siemens in  Congleton.

Friday, June 05, 2009

WORKERS at manufacturing giant Siemens have returned to a five-day week after more than 100 people lost their jobs. The Congleton company...

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Workers return to five day week

Workers return to five day week

Friday, June 05, 2009

WORKERS at manufacturing giant Siemens have returned to a five-day week after more than 100 people lost their jobs. The Congleton company...

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Credit crunch hits profits at clothing firm

Credit crunch hits profits at clothing firm

Thursday, June 04, 2009

LADIESWEAR firm Slimma has reported a sharp decline in its half-yearly pre-tax profits, which fell to £2,000 from £44,000 last year. The company,...

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Full steam ahead for historic railways

FLYING THE FLAG: William Sandiford, aged four, enjoys his visit to Churnet.  Picture: Mark Scott

Thursday, June 04, 2009

What better way to enjoy the beautiful Staffordshire countryside than from the carriages pulled by a steam engine. And to cope with increasing...

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Results out at Severn Trent

Results out at Severn Trent

Friday, May 29, 2009

WATER supplier Severn Trent is expected to announce its annual results today. The utility giant, which supplies thousands of homes and businesses...

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