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AstraZeneca cuts 250 north west jobs

AstraZeneca cuts 250 north west jobs

MORE job cuts were announced by manufacturing giants with north west operations today.

AstraZeneca said it plans a reduction of 1,400 in its workforce worldwide, with 250 jobs to go at its Macclesfield site, between next year and 2013, in addition to previously announced changes.

 

Retail: Discretionary spending most hit

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Myleene's boost for booming Mothercare

Myleene's boost for booming Mothercare

MOTHERCARE said it was well placed for the Christmas trading period today, after international and online growth helped profits almost double.

 

Halfords on track for profit targets

CAR parts and bicycles chain Halfords today said it remained on track to meet profit targets, despite a further slowdown in sales in recent weeks.

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