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Thousands of jobs were at risk today after administrators were called in at budget retailer Ethel Austin and the chain’s sister company, home interiors specialist Au Naturale.

End of era as Cadbury name melts away

The Cadbury name will disappear from the London Stock Exchange in a month’s time, bringing down the curtain on nearly two centuries as an independent British company.

Axe falls on City link HQ

A national courier firm is to close down its Black Country headquarters, where 600 people are em-ployed, and axe jobs, bosses announced today.

Kraft avoids pledge to Cadbury workers

Lord Mandelson today said he was “disappointed” that Cadbury’s new American owners, Kraft, had refused to confirm that the historic chocolate maker would still be run from the UK.

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Stairlift maker buyout by firm

Kingswinford stairlift manufacturer Minivator has been bought by a Norwegian company in a multi-million pound takeover deal.

Kraft boss says job cut fears overstated

The chief executive of Kraft says fears of job cuts at Cadbury’s UK sites are “greatly overstated” – and that the Dairy Milk-maker had a “positive future” under US food giant’s ownership.

Nikki will take top carpets firm role

Kidderminster carpets group Victoria has appointed its first ever woman chairman, former dotcom company boss 48-year-old Nikki Beckett.

Ale sales revival cheers brewers and pubs

Beer sales are showing signs of recovery as the industry starts to claw its way out of the downturn, according to the British Beer and Pub Association.