Statement re. Suspension

The Core Business
                            ("Core" or the "Company")

            Suspension of Trading in the Company's Shares & Warrants

25 September 2009


The  Company  has requested that trading in its ordinary shares and warrants  be
suspended   pending   clarification  of  its  financial  position.    A   recent
investigation  has  identified certain discrepancies in  the  accounts  for  the
current  six  months;  these accounts are in the process of  being  checked  for
further errors.  It is not believed at this point that there are errors  in  the
previously reported financial statements.

The Board is in discussion with its advisers regarding options for restructuring
the Company and possible sources of new working capital.

A further announcement will be made when possible.


ENDS


For further information, please contact:

The Core Business PLC                                   www.thecorebusiness.co.uk
Stirling Murray, Chief Executive                                020 8559 8244

Blomfield Corporate Finance Ltd (Nomad)
Nick Harriss/Emily Morgan                                       020 7489 4500

SVS Securities plc (Broker)
Alex Brearley                                                   020 7638 5600


Notes to Editors
The Core Business was established in May 2004 by Stirling Murray to create,
develop, launch and distribute personal care and beauty brands. It also provides
consultancy and brand management services. The Company was listed on AIM in March
2006 under the ticker `CORE.'