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James Pugh

Shropshire Star Business and Farming Editor.

Stories by James Pugh

North America and Morocco drive up sales at National Express

National Express looked to North America, Spain and Morocco for growth as it controlled rising wages for school bus drivers in the US, helping to drive up margins.

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James Pugh

Stories by James Pugh

North America and Morocco drive up sales at National Express

'It is quite amazing': CBD oil entering the mainstream

Somers Forge wins top award

Jessops boss mulls rescue plan

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Marston's forecasts lower profit

Unemployment continues to fall in the West Midlands

Taylor Wimpey expands regional headquarters in relocation to Wolverhampton

Region's housing market remains subdued

Hope for staff as Thomas Cook stores are bought by rival

Manufacturer relocates to West Bromwich

Hollywood Bowl strikes higher profits

Boost for Bilbrook and Wombourne in Barclays move

Pizza Express facing talks over £1bn debts

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New housing group for Staffordshire and Shropshire launched

Firms take advantage of free digital advice

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Babcock trading in line with expectations

Loss reduces as DX turnaround continues