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Britain’s mid-sized enterprises more than match smaller and larger rivals in terms of job creation and retention

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Mar 8, 2013

The resilient middle becomes place to be

Britain’s mid-sized enterprises more than match smaller and larger rivals in terms of job creation and retention, writes Matthew Vincent

Branston ©Bloomberg Mar 8, 2013

Prospects: Downturn survivors find reasons for optimism amid the gloom

Mark Wembridge says some fears are receding as hopes of foreign growth rise

A Virgin train passes along the West Coast mainline route near Abington in Scotland ©Getty Mar 8, 2013

Transport: Rail operators hold the line after franchise debacle

Failure of West Coast main line bid process still reverberates, says Rose Jacobs

Police officers stand guard outside the King Edward VII's Hospital ©Reuters Mar 8, 2013

Shareholder value: Big versus medium debate has legs yet

David Oakley finds both sides have arguments to deploy in a discussion that is likely to continue

A branch of WH Smith in London ©PA Mar 8, 2013

Retailers: Austerity and online competition challenge stores

High street stores that have adapted to the internet age are faring best, says Andrea Felsted, but the evolution of shopping is not over yet

Newly printed sheets of £5 notes are checked for printing mistakes ©Alamy Mar 8, 2013

FTSE 250 Club: Investors increasingly eye middle ground

Businesses in the index offer profitable returns

Mar 8, 2013

M&A: Brokers hang on in hope of a reversal in fortunes

Vanessa Kortekaas discovers that there are hopes of a recovery but from a very low base

Mar 8, 2013

Profiles of 2012 PLC Awards winners

Votes from FT readers helped pick winning companies and individuals in the awards, sponsored by PwC and now in their 27th year

Ray Kelvin of Ted Baker Mar 8, 2013

Well-tailored success for ‘father of Ted’

Chief executive Ray Kelvin expanded the business from shirts into men’s, women’s and children’s wear, writes Andrew Felsted

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