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BBC News
- Thai premier in Burma aid talks
Wed, 14 May 2008 05:55:22 GMT
The Thai prime minister departs for Burma, where he will urge leaders to allow in urgently-needed aid.
- Aero firm's 100m research boost
Wed, 14 May 2008 05:40:53 GMT
The future of Airbus' plant in Flintshire should be secured by development of new wing technology, say experts.
- Curfew imposed after India blasts
Wed, 14 May 2008 05:37:32 GMT
A curfew is imposed in the old city in Jaipur in western India after a series of blasts killed at least 80.
- Hoops dismay at league exclusion
Wed, 14 May 2008 05:36:59 GMT
The exclusion of Donegal Celtic from the IFA's new league sounds the death knell for the club, it is claimed.
- Rangers Zenit chase Uefa glory
Wed, 14 May 2008 05:23:46 GMT
Rangers aim to win their first Uefa Cup in Wednesday's final against Russia's Zenit St Petersburg.
Citywire Investment News
- Wednesday Papers: Fed chairman still cautious on financial markets -- other news
Wed, 14 May 2008 06:55:32 GMT
The snap-back in share prices could be short-lived, according to Anthony Bolton.
- Wednesday Papers: BB to launch £300 million rights issue -- bid news and gossip
Wed, 14 May 2008 06:50:41 GMT
Private equity shut out from first round of RBS auction of insurance business.
- Wednesday Papers: tips and comment
Wed, 14 May 2008 06:45:30 GMT
Comment on public finances, Babcock, TUI Travel, Lookers, Premier Foods, Enterprise Inns and Serco.
- The Daily Interview: LV= UK equity head predicts further misery for UK shares
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:01:00 GMT
LV = Asset Management’s (LVAM) head of UK equities, Neil Worsley, aniticipates more downside for the FTSE.
- Major Cautious Managed funds fail to smooth out volatiltiy
Wed, 14 May 2008 00:01:00 GMT
Research by Citywire indicates that investors looking for security in Cautious Managed funds may be in for a far bumpier ride than they might reasonably expect.
Mortgage News
- One Account deals pulled from sourcing systems
Tue, 13 May 2008 16:27:55 GMT
RBS Intermediary Partners has temporarily withdrawn all its One Account products from sourcing systems due to unprecedented demand.
- Partnership temporarily withdraws Lifetime Mortgage
Tue, 13 May 2008 16:08:45 GMT
Partnership has temporarily withdrawn its Lifetime Mortgage until further notice.
- Tiuta backs bridging lender trade body
Tue, 13 May 2008 15:56:32 GMT
Tiuta is backing the Association of Short Term Lenders and urged it to champion transparency in the bridging sector.
- Europe takes top spot for overseas property buyers
Tue, 13 May 2008 15:47:42 GMT
Europe remains the dominant region for overseas property investment with six of the top 10 most popular locations found on the continent.
- Link Lending appoints underwriting manager
Tue, 13 May 2008 15:18:38 GMT
Link Lending has appointed Matt Smith as underwriting manager.
BBC Business News
- One in four 'asked to pay bribes'
Tue, 13 May 2008 23:02:19 GMT
Almost one in four firms have been asked to pay a bribe in the last two years, a survey by Ernst Young suggests.
- MPs call for simpler tax forms
Tue, 13 May 2008 23:01:42 GMT
A committee of MPs says tax payers should be given more help to understand and fill in their tax forms.
- Craigslist strikes back at eBay
Tue, 13 May 2008 22:45:18 GMT
Internet ad site Craigslist countersues eBay, alleging it used its minority stake to steal trade secrets.
- AL unveils 192m write-down
Tue, 13 May 2008 22:31:51 GMT
Alliance and Leicester posts a 192m write-down after the value of assets fell following problems in global markets.
- Tax change for basic rate payers
Tue, 13 May 2008 19:30:38 GMT
The chancellor announces a change in tax allowances which means all basic rate taxpayers gain 120 this year.
