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UK plans Royal Mail sell-off, unions angry

Friday, September 10th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - The government said on Friday it planned legislation this year to privatise state-owned postal delivery company Royal Mail, despite opposition from trades unions.

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Retailers coping, braced for austerity pain

Friday, September 10th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - A slew of updates from Britain’s biggest retailers next week are expected to show most are coping well in the face of tough trading conditions, but are fearful of the gathering storm of public sector austerity and tax rises.

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New chilli could take world record, say producers

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

The “monster of chillies” could set a new world record, its British producer said today. Related Stories The Business On… John Paulson, President, Paulson & Co Banksy’s latest creation is one for the records Fiennes fined for falling asleep at wheel after mountain marathon Google launches new search system Tate collection gains £14m of works

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Tate collection gains £14m of works

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

Art worth almost £14 million was added to the collection of the Tate galleries in the last year. Related Stories Royal Academy to celebrate a century of British sculpture The Business On..

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Google launches new search system

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

The new technology, dubbed Google Instant, can shave two seconds to five seconds off every internet search, Google said yesterday, and could entice users to search more on its website.

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Bankholds rates at 0.5 percent and makes no change to QE

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England kept interest rates at 0.5 percent for the 18th month in a row and announced no new quantitative easing purchases, in a widely expected decision on Thursday.

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Voice error blamed for 777 near-miss over London

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - A small business jet narrowly missed colliding with a Boeing 777 carrying 232 people over the capital this summer because of a verbal communication error, air accident investigators said on Thursday.

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July goods trade gap hits all-time high as imports surge

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - The goods trade deficit with the rest of the world unexpectedly widened to a record high in July after imports of chemicals and oil surged and exports fell, data showed on Thursday.

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Sir Ranulph Fiennes fell asleep at wheel before car crash

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes momentarily fell asleep at the wheel of his car and crashed into a vehicle on the opposite side of the road, a court heard today. Related Stories You never can tell: George Bernard Shaw, the secret snapper The Business On…

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Ann Widdecombe to appear on Strictly Come Dancing

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

Former Destiny’s Child star Michelle Williams will share the dancefloor with ex-MP Ann Widdecombe in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. Related Stories Kelsey Grammer considering Frasier revival You never can tell: George Bernard Shaw, the secret snapper The Business On… Margaret Cole, Director of Enforcement, FSA XX scoop Mercury prize for ‘record of its time’ Tony Blair book launch party cancelled

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Cable fears over investment ties to retail banks

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

The appointment of high-flying investment banker Bob Diamond as the next head of Barclays illustrates the policy dilemma of the combination of “casinos and traditional banks”, Business Secretary Vince Cable said today. Related Stories Labour votes on reserving half Shadow Cabinet seats for women Cuts could spark poll-tax style riots, says union boss

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XX scoop Mercury prize for ‘record of its time’

Wednesday, September 8th, 2010

The Barclaycard Mercury may have had a history of awarding its prize to the outsider bet, but this year’s prize went to the favourites, the xx. Related Stories Man Booker Prize shortlist announced Comment: The Virtual World Conference is the shape of things to come Kelsey Grammer considering Frasier revival You never can tell: George Bernard Shaw, the secret snapper The Business On… Margaret Cole, Director of Enforcement, FSA

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All change at banks, Diamond gets top Barclays job

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Change swept through the top banks on Tuesday as Barclays said its investment banking supremo Bob Diamond will take over as group chief executive next year and HSBC was expected to announce later that its chairman is going into government.

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Retail sales growth picks up in August

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Retail sales growth accelerated last month, helped by clothes sales, a survey showed on Tuesday, but discounting played a part in the improvement and consumers remain reluctant to splash out on expensive items.

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IT job opportunities slump in public sector

Monday, September 6th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Public sector job opportunities in IT have fallen markedly since the start of the year, a survey showed Monday, in a sign that the government’s austerity drive is already affecting the labour market.

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Waterstone ‘keen to take back control’ of his bookstores

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Tim Waterstone, the founder of the bookshop chain that bears his name, is reportedly mulling a bid to buy back the stores if the current owner, HMV, fails to improve the business by next year. The bid would be valued at £100m or more

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Waterstone founder may take chain back - report

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Tim Waterstone, the founder of the UK book retailer that bears his name, is considering a 100 million pound-plus bid to buy the chain from parent company HMV, the Observer newspaper reported on Sunday.

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Nearly 6 million have paid wrong amount of tax

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Nearly six million people are to be told they have paid the wrong amount of tax, and authorities will demand about 2 billion pounds more from hundreds of thousands of taxpayers, HM Revenue and Customs said on Saturday.

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LandSecs to partner with CWG on London office - sources

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Land Securities is set to bring in Songbird’s Canary Wharf Group (CWG) as a partner to build a new skyscraper in London’s City financial district, sources close to the deal said on Friday.

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Tycoon appears in court 17 years after fleeing Britain

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Fugitive businessman Asil Nadir appeared in court on Friday for the first time since returning to London last month, 17 years after he fled while awaiting trial on fraud and theft charges related to one of Britain’s biggest corporate failures.

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Football celebration ended in ‘city rampage’

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

A “celebration of football” ended in mayhem and violence as Rangers hooligans went on the rampage, a court heard today. Related Stories The Business On… Daniel Ek, Spotify Hilton banned from resorts after drug arrest Apple unveil social network Ping and new iPod range Paris Hilton banned from resorts after drug arrest Richard Madeley returns to This Morning

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Richard Madeley returns to This Morning

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Richard Madeley has turned back the clock to host ITV1’s This Morning, nine years after quitting - after presenter Eamonn Holmes was late for work. Related Stories Duo go from the depths of despair to the top of the singles chart The Business On… Daniel Ek, Spotify Hilton banned from resorts after drug arrest Apple unveil social network Ping and new iPod range Paris Hilton banned from resorts after drug arrest

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Apple unveil social network Ping and new iPod range

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

“The Apple Store is down!” wailed voices on the web at 5.15pm yesterday. “When is it back

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Hilton banned from resorts after drug arrest

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

Paris Hilton was banned from two resorts on the Las Vegas Strip and her boyfriend dismissed as a nightclub partner following their arrests in a vehicle that police said reeked of cannabis. Related Stories Celebrity portraits of Mick Jagger and Madonna feature in new exhibition How the recession ate into diners’ table time Elizabeth Emanuel bounces back with a ‘glitzy’ collection after a decade in the wilderness Duo go from the depths of despair to the top of the singles chart The Business On..

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House prices fall in August - Nationwide

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - House prices fell much faster than expected last month but further declines are likely to be modest, mortgage lender Nationwide said on Thursday.

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Duo go from the depths of despair to the top of the singles chart

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010

They don’t have a record deal or a manager, and have only performed in public twice. But two music students are heading for number one after their raw song about recovering from drug addiction became a surprise hit online. Related Stories Goat put down after horns ripped out Celebrity portraits of Mick Jagger and Madonna feature in new exhibition How the recession ate into diners’ table time Elizabeth Emanuel bounces back with a ‘glitzy’ collection after a decade in the wilderness The Business On..

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Irish recovery stutters as retail falls, jobless rises

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish retail sales fell in July and jobless claims rose last month, adding to fears that a nascent recovery from the euro-zone’s deepest recession may have already hit a wall.

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Irish recovery stutters as retail falls, jobless rises

Fairer beer tax ‘would create win-win situation’

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

A fairer tax system for beer would help to create 30,000 jobs and boost the Treasury’s coffers, an industry body said today. Related Stories Why size is everything in public art In memory of her mother, Rowling’s £10m for MS The Business On…

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RSPCA wants licences to improve dog welfare

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Introducing dog licences could raise more than £100 million to improve the animals’ welfare and reduce their use as status symbols or weapons, a report by the RSPCA suggested today.

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James Moore: Icap announces a trading coup

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

Outlook The trouble with Icap is that while the company is a genuine British success story and a world leader in its field, what it does is so horribly arcane that even its most eloquent advocates find it difficult to explain the business without leaving their audiences scratching their heads. Related Stories James Moore: Candover caught in the BP backwash James Moore: Tomkins takeover does not reflect well on institutional wheeler-dealers who want it

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Top statisticians criticise CPI inflation measure

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Official statistics place too much weight on a standard European Union inflation measure at the expense of a national index more suited to wage negotiations, experts said in a letter published on Tuesday.

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Shut down Anglo Irish Bank over 4-5 years - Greens

Monday, August 30th, 2010

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland should consider shutting down nationalised Anglo Irish Bank over a period of about five years, the Green Party, the smaller member in the governing coalition said on Monday.

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August house prices down by most since April 2009 - Hometrack

Monday, August 30th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - British house prices suffered their biggest fall since April 2009 this month, declining by 0.3 percent, property data company Hometrack said on Monday in its monthly survey of estate agents and surveyors.

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Fugitive Nadir flies back to UK after 17 years

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Business tycoon Asil Nadir was flying back to Britain on Thursday, 17 years after he fled the country while awaiting trial on theft charges stemming from the collapse of his Polly Peck business empire.

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I’m going on tour with take that, says Robbie Williams

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Newly-reunited Take That stars Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams revealed today that the band would definitely tour - but the collaboration may not be permanent. Related Stories Revealed: the YouTube rich list Cigarette firms ‘are using product placement on web’ The Business On… Patrick Kennedy, Chief executive, Paddy Power Apple ‘to launch new iPods nexy week’ Google to allow phone calls from Gmail

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Google to allow phone calls from Gmail

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Google said users of Gmail in the US will now be able to call telephones directly from their email, putting it in direct competition with web calling service Skype and more traditional operators such as T Mobile and AT&T. Related Stories Revealed: the YouTube rich list Cigarette firms ‘are using product placement on web’ The Business On… Patrick Kennedy, Chief executive, Paddy Power Apple ‘to launch new iPods nexy week’ I’m going on tour with take that, says Robbie Williams

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Apple ‘to launch new iPods nexy week’

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Apple Inc is expected to show off a snazzier line of iPods on September 1, as speculation mounts the consumer electronics giant may also unveil plans to reinvigorate its long-neglected TV project. Related Stories The renaissance of New Orleans Revealed: the YouTube rich list Cigarette firms ‘are using product placement on web’ The Business On..

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Apple ‘to launch new iPods next week’

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Apple Inc is expected to show off a snazzier line of iPods on September 1, as speculation mounts the consumer electronics giant may also unveil plans to reinvigorate its long-neglected TV project. Related Stories Cigarette firms ‘are using product placement on web’ The Business On…

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Canada finmin defends Irish policy after downgrade

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said Ireland had a solid bank plan and was Europe’s leader in fiscal reform, warning not to take rating agency views such as S&P’s downgrade of Ireland this week too seriously.

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Pension lifeboat to boost funding target

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - The Pension Protection Fund (PPF), which pays corporate pensions when companies go bust, plans to create a funding buffer to help reassure members it can cope with the threat posed by longer life expectancies.

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Illegal scenes will stay in Facebook movie

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

The cocaine and bare breasts are staying in the picture. Related Stories George Michael faces jail sentence If the cap fits, wear it.

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Apple ‘talks with media giants to rent shows’

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Apple is in talks with News Corp, Walt Disney and other media conglomerates to rent TV shows to viewers for 99 cents through iTunes, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. Related Stories George Michael faces jail sentence If the cap fits, wear it.

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Exorcising the ghosts of the past

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Once upon a time, the Rolls-Royce was described as “The best car in the world” even when it could no longer lay reasonable claim to that exalted title. The brand spoke for itself, but with an increasingly “showbiz” accent. Slowly, but surely, it was losing its “brand equity”, ironically because of its customers, or at least their image

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James Moore: Jupiter prospers when it floats in its own orbit

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010

Outlook Jupiter’s was one of the smoother flotations of recent times, even if the shares did have to be priced towards the bottom end of the initial range set by its bankers.

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FSA fines Zurich UK $3.5 million over lost data tape

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s City regulator slapped a $3.51 million fine on the UK branch of Zurich Insurance for data security failings after the loss of a tape in South Africa containing details on 46,000 insurance customers.

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Bank’s Weale says Britain faces recession risk - report

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain faces the risk of sliding into recession and the central bank’s growth forecast for this year and next may be too optimistic, a Bank of England policymaker was quoted as saying on Tuesday.

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CORRECTED - Barclays’ network glitch causes nationwide chaos

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Corrects Saturday story in last paragraph to remove reference to NCR.

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Ireland’s Kingspan resumes dividend; profit climbs

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Irish building materials group Kingspan said on Monday it would resume paying an interim dividend after reporting a 9 percent rise in first-half operating profit, defying expectations for a 10 percent fall.

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Petrol and diesel prices dip in mid-August

Friday, August 20th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - The average petrol price in Britain fell slightly over the past month due mainly to a fall in the benchmark wholesale market, the Automobile Association (AA) said on Friday.

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Thursday, August 19th, 2010

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Apple iPhone 4 headed to China in September

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

China Unicom, China’s second-largest telecommunications operator, may start selling Apple’s iPhone 4 in the mainland market in September, state television reported on Thursday. Related Stories Robert Pattinson tops list of world’s sexiest men The Business On…

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July retail sales stronger than forecast

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Retail sales volumes rose nearly three times faster than economists’ had forecast in July, with almost all non-food sectors showing strong growth, the Office for National Statistics said on Thursday.

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Karena Lam Hot Photos

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Karena Lam Hot Photos: latest news about Karena Lam Hot Photos updates, HK Actress Karena Lam: After starring in over 20 movies in the past decade, Karen Lam (???) is said to be moving on from showbiz. The 32 year-old actress has rarely been seen since completing her latest movie Don Quixote. She was also missing from a press event on the 12th that was to premiere its trailer, and she has also declined to take part in the promotions for its November release Original post: Karena Lam Hot Photos Karena Lam Hot Photos was first posted on August 19, 2010 at 2:01 pm.

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HoneyMoon Couple In Bed Photos

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

HoneyMoon Couple In Bed Photos: latest news about HoneyMoon Couple In Bed Photos update, Couples are posting their honeymoon pictures on personal Web pages for the whole world to see. Entertaining as well as idea-rich, the personal Web pages below may help you to select your getaway — or cancel your reservations — by showing honeymoon pictures of what places really look like View post:  HoneyMoon Couple In Bed Photos HoneyMoon Couple In Bed Photos was first posted on August 19, 2010 at 8:17 am

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Poundland predicts consumer pain as profits soar

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Poundland, Europe’s largest single price discount retailer, posted soaring year profit but warned consumers face a painful squeeze on their finances this winter as public sector cuts and tax rises start to bite.

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Ballet tour brings US one step closer to Cuba

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Just as officials in Washington ponder a partial easing of the ban on Americans travelling to Cuba at least for cultural, educational or research exchanges, the American Ballet Theatre has revealed that it is to perform in Havana this November for the first time in half a century. Related Stories New blood in list of world’s sexiest men Robert Pattinson tops list of world’s sexiest men The Business On…

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Ballet tour brings US one step closer to Cuba

Thursday, August 19th, 2010

Just as officials in Washington ponder a partial easing of the ban on Americans travelling to Cuba at least for cultural, educational or research exchanges, the American Ballet Theatre has revealed that it is to perform in Havana this November for the first time in half a century. Related Stories New blood in list of world’s sexiest men Robert Pattinson tops list of world’s sexiest men The Business On… Graeme Hart, Reynolds Group

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Two Murderers of Raza Haider Apprehended by Police, IG Sindh

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Karachi, Pakistan News: Karachi Police claimed to apprehend two people allegedly involve in the murder of Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Raza Haider. IG Sindh Salhudin Babar said that those arrested were alleged members of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi. He added that the murderers have confessed killing of 10 other people Read the original:  Two Murderers of Raza Haider Apprehended by Police, IG Sindh Two Murderers of Raza Haider Apprehended by Police, IG Sindh was first posted on August 18, 2010 at 11:49 pm

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Spain becomes latest country to take on Google

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Spain is investigating Google over its “Street View” mapping feature, becoming the latest country to tangle with the Internet search giant over concerns it violated people’s privacy while taking shots of city streets. Related Stories Google chief: My fears for Generation Facebook Blair: Confessions of a former war leader The Business On… Dov Charney, CEO, American Apparel The girl with the very bright future People magazine iPad app delayed by paparazzi

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People magazine iPad app delayed by paparazzi

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

The publishing world’s headlong rush to Apple’s iPad has hit a big hitch. More than a dozen of the photo agencies that supply celebrity snapshots from the paparazzi are banding together to withhold their prized product unless it can get additional compensation from People magazine, resulting in the postponement of its iPad app. Related Stories Artist’s shock after nude paintings taken down Google chief: My fears for Generation Facebook Blair: Confessions of a former war leader The Business On..

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BoE voted 8-1 for steady stance in August, Sentance sought hike

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Bank of England policymakers considered the case for both easing and tightening policy this month, before voting eight to one to keep interest rates at a record low of 0.5 percent, minutes showed on Wednesday.

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Big Lake

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Cable networks have been on a roll this summer, introducing one well-regarded or highly-watched new show after another.

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BAA averts strike with 2 percent pay rise offer

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Airport operator BAA offered ground staff a 2 percent pay rise plus a one-off payment of at least 500 pounds, averting strikes which had threatened to close major UK airports, the Unite union said.

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Inflation slows and Bank’s King defends overshoot

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Inflation slowed in July as expected but stayed far above the 2 percent target, forcing Bank of England Governor Mervyn King to explain the overshoot in an open letter to the government for the third time this year.

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Beloit College Mindset List

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

For students entering college this fall, e-mail is too slow, phones have never had cords and the computers they played with as kids are now in museums. The Class of 2014 thinks of Clint Eastwood more as a sensitive director than as Dirty Harry urging punks to “go ahead, make my day.” Few incoming freshmen know how to write in cursive or have ever worn a wristwatch

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Compass Bank Updates

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Compass Bank, Bank Savings Smartypig partner site BBVA Compass Bank  is giving up 150 in bonus money if you open a new account with them.

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Adventures in Micro Business

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Q: My business has been running for two years and is doing well but I would like to grow it even further. Can you recommend a cost-effective marketing approach? Related Stories Business Extra: News In Brief Small Business Profile: Tracey Jefferies Keys to British business success Business Analysis: The state of retail in the current downturn The power of positive deviance

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Keys to British business success

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

Clogau Gold of Wales has been adaptable from the moment it started, two decades ago.

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Business Analysis: The state of retail in the current downturn

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010

One of the many curiosities of the current downturn is the state of retail. On the one hand, we are told that consumers are short of cash and likely to become more so as tax increases and cutbacks in public spending begin to bit

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AstraZeneca staff vote to strike over pension closure

Monday, August 16th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Union members at AstraZeneca have voted to strike over the proposed closure of the pharmaceutical giant’s final salary pension scheme, the GMB union said on Monday. About 500 manufacturing workers were balloted.

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Barclays outsources management of UK ATMs to NCR

Monday, August 16th, 2010

BANGALORE (Reuters) - Barclays Bank Plc has inked a two-year deal with NCR Corp for the management and maintenance of its UK network of remote and host operated automatic teller machines.

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Aishwarya, Amitabh And AR Rahman at Robot Music Launch

Monday, August 16th, 2010

Southern superstar Rajnikanth claims his forthcoming sci-fi movie Robot is the first Indian film of its type and that every aspect of it is comparable to cult Hindi movie Sholay. Around 160 crore Indian rupee has been invested in the making of the movie. Bollywood superstar Aishwarya Rai plays the female lead opposite Rajnikanth

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House asking prices fall in August

Monday, August 16th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Asking prices for homes in England and Wales fell by 1.7 percent in August after an oversupply of property coincided with a seasonal dip in demand, property website Rightmove said on Monday.

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House asking prices fall in August

Karishma’s Wedding Video Leaked

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Karishma’s Wedding Video Leaked: latest news about Karishma’s Wedding Video Leaked updates, Bollywood actress Karishma Kapoor’s wedding video has been leaked on YouTube. The 8-part video shows the bride Karishma Kapoor with groom Sanjay Kapoor and the entire Kapoor clan along with friends and relatives taking part and celebrating several ceremonies and rituals

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Atif Aslam Dead

Sunday, August 15th, 2010

Atif Aslam Dead: latest news about Atif Aslam Dead updates, Pakistani singer Atif Aslam has died due to throat cancer, its not the first rumor related to the celebrity.

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David Burtka, Neil Patrick Harris, Neil Patrick Harris And David Burtka Expecting Twins

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

David Burtka, Neil Patrick Harris, Neil Patrick Harris And David Burtka Expecting Twins There are two more trophies in Neil Patrick Harris’ future — he and partner David Burtka are expecting twins.

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Pam Anderson

Saturday, August 14th, 2010

Pam Anderson: latest news about Pam Anderson updates, Pamela Anderson was one of many big name celebrity insulters who made an appearance at the Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff. In addition to Pamela, other names included Jerry Springer, Greg Giraldo, Jeffrey Ross, Hulk Hogan and more. Pamela was pictured posing in a black dress on the red carpet and also during the event Excerpt from:  Pam Anderson Pam Anderson was first posted on August 14, 2010 at 7:27 am

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Barclays rejects UK lending targets

Friday, August 13th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Barclays’ small business arm has refused to sign up to UK lending targets because it could encourage irresponsible lending, the head of the division told the Financial Times on Friday.

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John Lewis sales rise despite UK spending fears

Friday, August 13th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - British retailer John Lewis said year-on-year department store sales accelerated last week, shrugging off fears that prospective tax rises and employment uncertainty would hit consumer spending.

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Cairn India says parent co to sell stake, not exit

Friday, August 13th, 2010

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Cairn Energy may sell a stake in its Indian operation Cairn India, but will not exit the business, the head of the company’s local unit said on Friday.

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Retailer Philip Green to lead efficiency review

Friday, August 13th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Billionaire retailer Philip Green will lead an external efficiency review into government spending, the Cabinet Office said on Friday.

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Help Movie Review, Help Hindi Movie Review, Help Movie Bobby Deol, Help Movie Rating, Help Movie Cast

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Help Movie Review, Help Hindi Movie Review, Help Movie Bobby Deol, Help Movie Rating, Help Movie Cast Help Hindi Movie Cast: Bobby Deol, Mugdha Godse, Sophia Handa Director: Rajiv Virani Banner: M/s Rupali Aum Entertainment Pvt.Ltd Producer: Sanjay Ahluwalia, Vinay Chowksey Cinematography: Dhimant Vyas Choreography: Rajeev Surti Rating: 4 /10 Help Hindi Movie tries to scare through a number of very different kind

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‘Panic button’ sparks leap in Facebook alerts

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

More than 200 Facebook users have reported suspicious behaviour online since the launch of an anti-abuse application last month, figures showed today.

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Facebook ‘panic button’ sparks leap in abuse reports

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

More than 200 Facebook users have reported suspicious behaviour online since the launch of an anti-abuse application last month, figures showed today. Related Stories The Business On..

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Twitter: You build them up, and you knock them down

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

We’ve known about Twitter’s homebrewed URL shortener T.co for a while now.

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Home support will boost Indian boxers at Commonwealth Games: Vijender Singh

Thursday, August 12th, 2010

Home Support will Boost Indian Boxers at Commonwealth Games: Vijender Singh Indian boxer Vijender Singh said support from a passionate home crowd will be a big boost for pugilists chasing glory at the Commonwealth Games in October here.

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Jobless claims down less than expected but employment leaps

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - The number of Britons claiming jobless benefit fell less than expected last month, but the number of people in work recorded its biggest rise since 1989 in the three months to June, official data showed on Wednesday.

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MichaelPlant: 3D or not 3D for Nintendo’s latest handheld?

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Imagine, you’re on the train for the next three hours, the child behind you is screaming and the business-type to your left continuously screeches at his long-suffering secretary while simultaneously … Related Stories MichaelPlant: Must Watch: Call of Duty: Black Ops multiplayer trailer Martin King: Fit to drop: Time for the scientific approach Martin King: Fit to drop: Time for a healthy scientific approach

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Consumer mood in July worst since May 2009

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Consumer morale fell to its lowest since May 2009 last month as households took a bleaker view of the outlook following June’s austere budget, building society Nationwide said on Wednesday.

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House prices drop, retail sales growth slows

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - House prices fell last month and retail sales growth slowed abruptly according to two surveys on Tuesday that will raise concern the recovery is losing momentum.

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Rain Stops Play in Second England-Pakistan Test

Monday, August 9th, 2010

BIRMINGHAM : England were 125 for two, a lead of 53 runs, when rain stopped play at 12.09pm local time (1109GMT) on the second day of the second Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston here on Saturday. Jonathan Trott was 37 not out and Kevin Pietersen 42 not out after only 6.2 overs were possible after See original here:  Rain Stops Play in Second England-Pakistan Test Rain Stops Play in Second England-Pakistan Test was first posted on August 9, 2010 at 5:43 pm.

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UK needs clear energy policy soon - industry

Monday, August 9th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will meet its targets for a low-carbon economy only if the new government provides clarity on energy policy within six months, so companies can make the right investment choices, a leading UK business lobby said.

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Another Plane off to Kyrgyzstan for Pakistanis’ Repatriation

Monday, August 9th, 2010

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan News: Another C130 plane sent to Kyrgyzstan to bring back the 130 trapped Pakistanis back would likely to reach Islamabad in evening today. Earlier, some 136 Pakistanis arrive home, after suffering days of distress in Kyrgyzstan, in a special C130 was sent to bring them back which landed at Chaklala Airbase this morning

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Sonakshi Sinha Hot

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Sonakshi Sinha Hot: latest news about Sonakshi Sinha Hot updates, Sinha’s daughter Sonakshi’s launchpad Dabangg has one of the raunchiest item numbers, but she isn’t a part of it.

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Lehman Brothers art work to go under the hammer

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

LONDON (Reuters) - Art works that once adorned the British and European offices of former banking powerhouse Lehman Brothers are to be auctioned off next month, the bank’s administrators said Sunday.

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Suicide Attacks In Data Darbar Toll Rises to 42

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

LAHORE: The death toll in suicide attacks at Data Darbar in Lahore has reached to 42, while 185 injured, 25 in precarious condition, have been admitted at various hospitals, officials here said on Friday. Three suicide bombers attacked Data Darbar – a popular Sufi shrine in Lahore – minutes apart late Thursday night.

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Fake Degree Issue Creeps Up, PML-N Leading The Race

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

The count of politicians having fake degrees is growing, as five more cases of fake degrees have been unveiled. The five latest case of a parliamentarians being found to be in possession of a fake degrees is among many cases of fake degrees in the recent past. Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) is leading the race Read the original here:  Fake Degree Issue Creeps Up, PML-N Leading The Race Fake Degree Issue Creeps Up, PML-N Leading The Race was first posted on August 8, 2010 at 5:33 am.

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Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro: latest news about Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro updates, Bollywood Actor Ravi Baswani passed away today following a massive heart attack.

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Haji Mastan Wife, Haji Mastan Death

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Haji Mastan Wife, Haji Mastan Death: latest news about Haji Mastan Wife, Haji Mastan Death updates, And one of the many hands that grabbed that opportunity was a man who toiled for 12 hours a day at the docks in Bombay. The man we grew up to know as Haji Mastan

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Brain Eating Vaccines

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Brain Eating Vaccines: latest news about Brain Eating Vaccines updates, A few weeks ago, yours truly lobbed a grenade at Alex Jones’ fans after he and his fans claimed he was the target of censorship by Youtube when his Obama Deception film was removed from Youtube after he launched a campaign to get “Obama Deception” Continued here:  Brain Eating Vaccines Brain Eating Vaccines was first posted on August 7, 2010 at 8:59 am. This Story Is Stolen * Original Story Read More: Latest Breaking News, U.S News ”

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