41. Nigerian business leaders ‘buzzing’ after Reading visit

A colourful group of Nigerian business leaders paid a special visit to Reading to talk to Institute of Directors (IoD) members about corporate practices.

42. Latin quarter is heading to town as eaterie opens

Reading is to have its very own Latin quarter when Las Iguanas opens its doors next month.

43. Firms ‘ruined by HBOS executive’

Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) is facing calls for an inquiry into the conduct of a worker at its Reading offices after businesses claimed they have been ruined by his actions.

44. Best offices in the region at Microsoft

Staff at Microsoft’s headquarters at Thames Valley Park should count themselves lucky – they are working in the best offices in the region.

45. The banker who wants to lend you money

Tom Fuller is a rare commodity in the current economic climate – a banker who actually wants to lend money.

46. New look for AB Walker & Son

Family funeral director AB Walker & Son has unveiled its newly refurbished offices in Reading.

47. Blockbuster video store to shut

Blockbuster is pressing the stop button on its store in Reading town centre leaving nine staff at risk of losing their jobs.

48. Yell print profits down 11 per cent

Yellow Pages owner Yell has seen annual revenues from its UK printed directories slump nearly 11 per cent as a result of the economic downturn.

49. Benefits of using disabled people

Reading's business leaders are invited to a workshop being held to show employers the benefits of recruiting people with disabilities.

The event at the Copthorne Hotel tomorrow is part of the Jobcentre Plus Employ Ability campaign to promote the hidden talents of disabled people.

50. Jobs boost as town part of multi-billion train order

More than 12,500 jobs are to be created or safeguarded through a multi-billion pound order for new trains, the Government announced today.