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83 results found for '"Business failures"' in Keywords.
Geoffrey Robinson on future of Meriden cooperative (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Chief Executive of Meriden Motorcycles cooperative, Geoffrey Robinson, about his meeting with creditors over the prospect of liquidation of the company. He hopes the Government will offer a...
After eight special (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Jingle; Special; Speech; Vox pop
Chris Martin presents this After Eight special investigating the financial crisis facing soccer teams in Britain. Begins with a clip of comedian Jasper Carrott performing. Speaks to Aston Villa manager, Ron...
Denis Healey criticises government economic policy (1980)
- Genre
- Parliamentary debate; Speech
Parliamentary speech by former Chancellor Denis Healey where he criticises the Government’s economic policy, giving details of business closures and unemployment. The speech follows his decision to enter...
Closure of Evening News (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Unidentified (Scottish) male speaker on the closure of the Evening News, in London. He says it is important for democracy to have competition in newspapers and he will be lobbying Secretary of State for...
Final edition of Evening News (1980)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the final edition of the Evening News, which has closed amid falling sales and financial problems. Includes interviews with a man referred to as Charles; newspaper reporter Ann Morris; copytaker...
Freddie Laker on problems facing Laker Airways (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Freddie Laker says he is going to sell some of his Laker Airways aeroplanes to reduce his debt-equity ratio. Male interviewer not identified.
Barry Calvert scandal (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the missing Sheffield liquidator, Barry Calvert, after compensation cheques to redundant workers were not honoured. Labour MP Alf Morris comments. Male reporter and male interviewer not identified.
Redundancy money stolen? (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Former company liquidator, Barry Calvert, denies the accusation that he stole redundancy money. Male interviewer not identified.
British Leyland may close (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Employment Secretary Norman Tebbit on the possible closure of vehicle manufacturing company British Leyland if it can’t be made competitive, effect on unemplyment, and current dispute over...
Riots adversely affect local business (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with a group of shopkeepers following a meeting organised by the National Chamber of Trade, on the effect the recent riots are having on their businesses, particularly in the Brixton and Lewisham...