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FirstGroup plc

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FirstGroup plc
Type: Company
Name: FirstGroup plc
First Reported 11/19/2009 - Updated 11/19/2009 - 1 Documents (in Internet & IT)
London bus drivers to strike over pay
London is bracing itself for strike action that could cripple the capital's public transport system.Around 2,500 East London bus workers will take two days of industrial action starting at 3am tomorrow (Friday) in a row over pay.Unite claims the bus drivers ... [Personnel Today - 11/19/2009]
First Reported 11/16/2009 - Updated 11/16/2009 - 3 Documents (in Environment)
Green bus programme spreads across UK (Mon 16/11)
Buses are going green GreenRoad, a global pioneer in improving driving behaviour, has announced that First UK Bus, Britain’s largest bus operator, is using GreenRoad’s service in 5,000 buses just 90 days after the launch of its DriveGreen program ... [Click Green - 11/16/2009]
First Reported 11/17/2009 - Updated 11/17/2009 - 1 Documents
Ryanair Holdings plc - Click to view image in its original context
Ryanair Holdings plc
Thanks, boss, but no thanks
Sometimes chief executives can't help but get involved in supplier negotiations. Allie Anderson finds that buyers are divided on whether this is a good thingRyanair chief executive Michael O'Leary is renowned for making waves with his distinctive brand ... [Supply Management - 11/17/2009]
First Reported 11/14/2009 - Updated 11/14/2009 - 1 Documents
A commuter writes
FirstGroup is investing in drivers on its severely disrupted cross-London First Capital Connect rail service . FCC's reliance on drivers working overtime is a legacy... ... [FT.com - Transport - 11/14/2009]
First Reported 11/16/2009 - Updated 11/16/2009 - 1 Documents
News: ‘Incensed’ FCC drivers start voting in strike ballot
ASLEF drivers at First Capital Connect are starting to vote on whether to take industrial action which could include all-out strikes, as a pay dispute continues. FCC Thameslink services were halved after drivers chose to work only their core shifts in ... [Railnews UK - 11/16/2009]
First Reported 11/04/2009 - Updated 11/05/2009 - 4 Documents (in Politics)
Coach firm hit by profit slump
FIRSTGROUP suffered a slump in profits yesterday after its recession-hit Greyhound intercity coach business dented half-year results.The Dallas-based operation – acquired by the rail and bus firm in 2007 – posted a 71% slide in operating profits to £14.4m ... [Wales Online - 11/05/2009]
First Reported 11/05/2009 - Updated 11/05/2009 - 3 Documents (in Internet & IT)
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Logica plc
Thursday tips round-up: Logica, Rig...
Most companies are looking at any way to cut costs during the downturn, which puts a company like Logica, one of the biggest UK-listed IT service providers, in a strong position. Yet, analysts fear that profit growth will not be huge next year and Evolution ... [Digital Look - 11/05/2009]
First Reported 11/04/2009 - Updated 11/05/2009 - 2 Documents
PRESS DIGEST - British business press - Nov 5
The TimesCHANGE AT THE TOP OF MITCHELLS & BUTLERS Mitchells & Butlers (MAB.L) is seeking a new non-executive director who could potentially take over as chairman in the next few months. Drummond Hall, chairman of the pub and restaurant group since last ... [Reuters - 11/05/2009]
First Reported 10/23/2009 - Updated 10/23/2009 - 2 Documents (in Corporate Deals)
SCENARIOS-Stagecoach bid may tempt Nat Express back to table
LONDON, Oct 23 (Reuters) - British bus and rail operator National Express has said it wants to raise cash in a share sale to cut debt, but analysts believe that could change if a takeover approach by rival Stagecoach is formalised.National Express is ... [FinanzNachrichten.de - 10/23/2009]
First Reported 11/02/2009 - Updated 11/02/2009 - 2 Documents
Business News: Turbulent times for BA as losslooms
A HOST of high street firms report figures this week, while half-year results from British Airways will provide the latest update from the embattled airline industry.Retail bellwethers Marks & Spencer and Next will give a snapshot of high street trading ... [Wales Online - 11/02/2009]
First Reported 11/05/2009 - Updated 11/05/2009 - 2 Documents (in Politics)
Government takes over east coast trains next week
THE East Coast Main Line, which serves the Yorkshire region, will come under public control next week, the Department for Transport has announced.The London-to-Edinburgh service will transfer to a Government-controlled company at one minute before midnight ... [Yorkshire Post - 11/05/2009]
First Reported 10/26/2009 - Updated 10/26/2009 - 2 Documents (in Politics)
Is Britain on the brink of a second winter of discontent?
BRITAIN is on the brink of a second "winter of discontent" with other militant unions set to join postal workers in ravaging public services.The Royal Mail dispute has already cost the UK economy close to £1billion but, as talks continue to try and avert ... [Daily Express - 10/26/2009]

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...He says: "Sometimes it's more powerful coming from above but it has to be consistent and part of a coordinated plan. If that's the case, everyone owns a part of the relationship." However, it is the buyer who knows the issues best and therefore should take the lead, he adds
Thanks, boss, but no thanks [Supply Management - 11/17/2009]
Keith Norman, Aslef general secretary, said: "First Group is very profitable and we demand proper recompense for our members who play an essential part in help to make that profit."
Railway chaos as drivers stay at home and plan Christmas strike [London Evening Standard - 11/11/2009]
...'I don't see this as a step backwards into some sort of BR or public sector-type environment,' she said. "It is a commercial company that happens to have the government as its owner." BR was replaced by the ill-fated Railtrack when the network was sold off, while train franchises were carved out of individual routes such as east coast...
National Express East Coast now public [Observer - 11/07/2009]
...Transport minister Lord Adonis said: "I can assure the travelling public that services will continue without disruption and all tickets will be honoured." Lord Adonis issued a formal termination notice to the company on Wednesday night, and one of the UK's biggest rail franchises will transfer to a new...
Government takes over east coast trains next week [Yorkshire Post - 11/05/2009]

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Over 5,000 UAE residents participate in Dubai C... [Eye of Dubai - 7 hours ago]
London bus drivers to strike over pay [Personnel Today - 11/19/2009]
UAE Community Supports Dubai Cares' "Water... [Albawaba - 11/18/2009]
Research and Markets: The Fitness and Leisure I... [Forbes.com - 11/18/2009]
Market Report: Bargain hunters fuel Arriva's ad... [The Independent - 11/18/2009]
Thanks, boss, but no thanks [Supply Management - 11/17/2009]
Green bus programme spreads across UK (Mon 16/11) [Click Green - 11/16/2009]
Programme to cut fuel and improve safety being ... [Intelligent Transport System - 11/16/2009]
GreenRoad Deploys Service in 5,000 FirstGroup B... [Response Source - 11/16/2009]
News: ‘Incensed’ FCC drivers start voting in st... [Railnews UK - 11/16/2009]
School-bus company risks new suspension [Columbus Dispatch - 11/14/2009]
A commuter writes [FT.com - Transport - 11/14/2009]
Meet Catherine, the transport chief who takes p... [Belfast Telegraph - 11/13/2009]
Broker Roundup: Goldman recommends Lloyds but t... [Citywire - 11/13/2009]
News: Thameslink in tatters, as ASLEF ballots f... [Railnews UK - 11/12/2009]
London close: Footsie retreats afte... [Digital Look - 11/12/2009]
London close: Footsie retreats after new high [Digital Look - 11/12/2009]
Dean Finch tapped up for National Express boss [Telegraph - 11/11/2009]
Railway chaos as drivers stay at home and plan ... [London Evening Standard - 11/11/2009]
Another winter of discontent? [Human Resources Magazine UK - 11/11/2009]
Mt. Clemens, Michigan school bus drivers strike [World Socialist Web Site - 11/11/2009]
National Express readies heavily discounted ... [Telegraph - 11/10/2009]
Karen Boswell joins Government Rail [Telegraph - 11/09/2009]
East Coast handover to take place on Friday [Railnews UK - 11/08/2009]
National Express East Coast now public [Observer - 11/07/2009]
Back to BR as train service nationalised [Guardian.co.uk - 11/07/2009]
National Express East Coast franchise nationalised [Guardian.co.uk - 11/06/2009]
Workers Struggles: Europe & Africa [World Socialist Web Site - 11/06/2009]
Glance-PRESS DIGEST - British business press - ... [Interactive Investor International - 11/06/2009]
UK government agrees £150 million payment ... [FinancialAdvice.co.uk - 11/05/2009]
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Big name stocks for all seasons [Interactive Investor Blog - 11/04/2009]
Magic squared  Things are looking up for the stockmarket according to Edmund Ng, an Analyst at Morgan Stanley. In a research note published the day before Halloween, ...
London Moves a Step Closer to Hydrogen Buses [Green Car Congress - 11/02/2009]
The Olympic Delivery Authority has granted planning permission for a hydrogen refuelling facility to be built in east London—a major milestone in bringing a fleet ...
London Moves a Step Closer to Hydrogen Buses [Green Car Congress - 11/02/2009]
The Olympic Delivery Authority has granted planning permission for a hydrogen refuelling facility to be built in east London—a major milestone in bringing ...
DealZone Daily [DealZone - 10/20/2009]
The end of the year looks set to be full of news of rights issues and IPOs as share investors are offered a bet on next year’s economic recovery. The travails of ...
Snap news [FT Alphaville - 09/30/2009]
Breaking pre-market news on Wednesday, - International Power acquires Canadian wind farm developer - statement. - Man Group says assets rise to $43.8bn - statement. - ...
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