Saturday, 12 July 2008 @ 05:07
Businesses warned of water crisis
THE effect of the fuel crisis on businesses will pale in comparison to the impact of limited water supplies, a Government-funded environmental body has warned.
Saturday, 12 July 2008 @ 05:07
Funding for workplace degree study
ANGLIA Ruskin University has been awarded £5.6million towards the launch of a dedicated specialist unit to address the need for degree-level skills training for people in the workplace.
Friday, 11 July 2008 @ 18:40
FTSE 100 closes in jaws of a bear market as US slide continues
London's leading share index closed deep into bear market territory this evening, as US stocks continued to tumble on fears over the fate of the federal mortgage lenders, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Friday, 11 July 2008 @ 17:40
Hank Paulson fails to calm US market fears over Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac
US stocks tumbled further today after Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson failed to reassure the market over the fate of federal mortgage lenders, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Friday, 11 July 2008 @ 15:33
InBev reportedly ups offer for Anheuser-Busch
InBev's pursuit of Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch could be nearing an end after the Belgo-Brazilian brewer reportedly raised its takeover offer for its US rival to nearly $50bn (£25bn).
Friday, 11 July 2008 @ 14:00
Friday, 11 July 2008 @ 11:51
Consortium wins Sellafield bid
The government appoints a consortium, including the UK's Amec, to manage the toxic nuclear site at Sellafield.
Friday, 11 July 2008 @ 11:11
RBS eyes Australian assets sale
RBS unveils plans to sell off the Australian assets of ABN Amro - the Dutch bank which it bought last year.
Friday, 11 July 2008 @ 09:11
Thomas Cook cancels airline deal
Thomas Cook cancels plans to merge its German airline Condor with Air Berlin after regulatory concerns.