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Merger mania

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:48:59 +0000

Banks benefit, but what about the real economy?

Public ’support’ cutting deficit

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:01:49 +0000

Many people are in favour of reducing the deficit but they are less clear about where cuts should be made, a BBC poll suggests.

Security stepped up at Kabul Bank

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 11:14:41 +0000

Armed police are posted outside the main branch of Kabul Bank as customers continue to withdraw money amid fears it may collapse.

Rovers takeover man left UK debts

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 05:02:53 +0000

The Indian businessman hoping to buy Blackburn Rovers, Ahsan Ali Syed, left a trail of debt from his time in the UK, 5 live Investigates reveals.

BP well ‘poses no further risk’

admin — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:27:10 +0000

The official in charge of cleaning up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill says the well which caused the damage is no longer a risk to the environment.

Tourism near the Gaza border

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:43:21 +0000

At the Zikim Kibbutz, near Ashkelon in southern Israel, tourists come in to see what life is like living just a short distance from the Gaza border.

Long lines at troubled Kabul Bank

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:47:12 +0000

Afghans have continued to withdraw money from the country’s largest bank, Kabul Bank, over fears it may collapse.

Wrong tax bill for millions in UK

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:44:34 +0000

Almost six million people in the UK have paid the wrong amount of income tax in the past year, with some facing a bill of up to £1,400 – although others can expect a rebate.

Cairo literary business booming

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:50:18 +0000

Egypt’s literary scene is thriving, with a new generation of writers and poets taking advantage of an increasing number of small publishers and social networking sites to get their work noticed.

Industry fears over cheaper coins

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:12:04 +0000

Vending machine companies warn cheaper “steel” 5p and 10p coins being considered by the Treasury could cost the industry millions of pounds.

Banks leave customers in ‘poverty’

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:29:15 +0000

High Street banks have been accused of leaving some customers in “dire poverty” after taking money out of their accounts without permission.

Six million hit by tax mistakes

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:15:27 +0000

HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418.

Nigerian economy ‘to grow by 10%’

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:04:42 +0000

Nigeria’s economy will hit double-digit growth by the end of 2011 or early 2012, the country’s finance minister says.

Bank customers in ‘dire poverty’

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:02:20 +0000

Banks are accused of leaving some customers in “dire poverty” after taking money out of their accounts without permission.

Petrobras files $65bn share offer

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 20:12:33 +0000

The Brazilian state oil company, Petrobras, unveils plans to sell up to $64.5bn of new stock, in one of the world’s largest share offers.

Expert views

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 17:08:15 +0000

Economists remain divided over the merits of spending cuts

Global food prices reach 20 year high

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:11:07 +0000

Global food prices have reached a 20 year high and there are concerns they could climb even further after Russia decided to extend its ban on wheat exports.

US sees 54,000 jobs go in August

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:05:17 +0000

The US economy shed another 54,000 jobs in August, the third month in a row that jobs have been lost, official figures show.

3D cameras and web TVs on show

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:19:14 +0000

Rory Cellan-Jones tries out 3D video equipment and looks at the latest ultra thin and bright OLED TVs.

Shift in home loan availability

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:07:48 +0000

The cost of mortgages is continuing to fall and they are becoming more accessible to some borrowers, figures show.

UN calls special food price talks

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:41:26 +0000

The United Nations’ food agency calls a special meeting of policy makers to discuss the recent rise in global food prices.

Past is the future

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:21:05 +0000

The lacemaking factory who went back to traditional methods to survive

HSBC threatens to quit London HQ

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:20:58 +0000

HSBC may quit its London headquarters if the UK government decides to break up big banks, a senior executive says.

Top 10 Tips for Successful Mastermind Groups

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:05:39 +0000

Lisa Nirell, founder of EnergizeGrowth LLC, strategy advisory firm in Bend, OR and the author of EnergizeGrowth NOW: The Marketing Guide to a Wealthy Company. (Wiley, 2009), has formed and joined six mastermind groups over the past eight years.

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Shopping malls: saviour or curse?

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:02:39 +0000

Meadowhall in Sheffield was one of the first giant shopping centres in the UK. What sort of effect has it had on the local area?