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Vkok UK retail growth crawls ahead Thursday 05 March 2015 10:19 amMuslims are disproportionately likely to become company directorsBy: Sarah SpickernellShareFacebookShare on FacebookXShare on TwitterLinkedInShare on LinkedInWhatsAppShare on WhatsAppEmailShare on EmailAdd as a preferredsource on GoogleMuslims account for just 3.1 per cent of the UK s population, but the proportion occupying the top spots at companies exceeds this. Al Rayan Bank, formerly known as the Islamic Bank of Britain, conducted the first ever survey into the prevalence and influence of Muslims in British businesses, and found that seven per cent of organisations are ld <a href=https://www.stanley-canada.ca>stanley canada</a> quo;affected by Muslims.This means at least a third of their directors are Muslims, who are capable of influencing how the company is run because of their positions. Additionally, six p <a href=https://www.polenes.com.es>polene</a> er cent of UK businesses have at least two-thirds Muslim directors.The data was collected through a combination of public, modelled and research data, and when compared to Experian s estimation that Muslims made up 3.1 per cent of the country s adult population in 2012, it highlights how quickly Muslims are rising the workforce ranks.The research also claimed that one-third of all directors at 297, <a href=https://www.brumates.us>brumate tumbler</a> 715 companies in the UK are now Muslim, although Al Rayan was not available for comment.Tim Sinclair, head of retail sales at Al Rayan, said in a statement:The findings from this piece of research indicate that the UK is home to a thriving Muslim business community, particularly in the small Dnxx US downgraded to A- by Dagong Monday 08 October 2012 5:35 amFTSE 100 lower on weak corporate newsBy: Cathy AdamsShareFacebookShare on FacebookXShare on Twi <a href=https://www.stanley-cup.at>stanley cup</a> tterLinkedInShare on LinkedInWhatsAppShare on WhatsAppEmailShare on EmailAdd as a preferredsource on GoogleThe blue chip index was firmly lower in early trade, as worries over the health of the global economy pulled stocks down. Weaker resources prices and concerns ahead of a meeting of EU finance ministers to launch the latest bailout fund weighed on sentiment.Materi <a href=https://www.stanley-cup.at>stanley austria</a> als firm Cookson Group and recruiter Michael Page led the index down in early deals, as both firms this morning issued profit warnings. Cookson fell 13 per cent while Michael Page slumped 4.55 per cent.Brewer Punch Taverns fell 8.46 per cent, while materials company Morgan Crucible fell 7.66 per cent.South Africa-focused miner Aquarius Platinum slumped 7.37 per cent on news that its chief executive is to stand down with immediate effect.Travel company FirstGroup was off by 4.28 per cent on news that it could take legal action over the failed West Coast rail franchise. Russian steelmaker Evraz dropped 3.74 per <a href=https://www.stanley-cups.pl>stanley butelka</a> cent.At the other end of the spectrum, insurer CPP Group topped the leaderboard, adding 9.38 per cent in early trading.Supply chain group Wincanton rose almost five per cent this morning on news that it has signed a five-year contract with Morrisons to operate a distribution centre in London.African conglomerate Lonhro rose 3.33 per cent, as it announced it had appointed a specialist t |