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BBC News
- Kidnap boy's father defies police
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:38:10 GMT
The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan is heading home against police wishes, the BBC learns.
- Iran attacks US over Afghanistan
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:33:44 GMT
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.
- Cameron anger over Labour 'slurs'
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:32:04 GMT
David Cameron demands an apology from Gordon Brown over alleged "slurs" by Labour MPs against defence chiefs.
- Economic storm not over, says PM
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:26:32 GMT
Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
- BA strike action talks under way
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:18:36 GMT
Talks aimed at averting strike action by BA cabin crew are continuing at the TUC, after a deadline was extended.
BBC Business News
- Airlines offer slots in EU probe
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:30:27 GMT
BA, American Airlines and Iberia offer to give up take off and landing slots in London and New York, say EU watchdogs.
- Economic storm not over, says PM
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:26:32 GMT
Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.
- BA strike action talks under way
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:18:36 GMT
Talks aimed at averting strike action by BA cabin crew are continuing at the TUC, after a deadline was extended.
- Top public servants' pay frozen
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:59:05 GMT
Thousands of top-earning public sector workers, including judges and NHS managers, will have their pay frozen next year.
- Cardiff given tax bill deadline
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:57:52 GMT
Cardiff City are given eight more weeks by the High Court to settle an outstanding tax bill.
Citywire News
- Ten years after the tech bubble burst, the sector now looks cheap
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:07:57 GMT
Tech is still only trading on a multiple of 1.1x the market - despite an anticipated MA boom as the new cycle of technology kicks in.
- The economy is not yet out of danger, Gordon Brown warns
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:49:21 GMT
You can trust me, prime minister says, as he unveils a pay freeze for doctors, dentists, and hospital consultants.
- Weak manufacturing data throws doubt on pace of the recovery
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:26:40 GMT
A shock fall in manufacturing data put yet more pressure on the pound.
- Consumer groups attack delay to reform of PPI market
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:36:31 GMT
Consumer bodies urge Financial Services Authority to push ahead with reform of PPI after it announces a further six week consultation period.
- Market Update: Unexpected fall in industrial production halts early advance
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:05:02 GMT
Banks and miners continue to lend support and Tullett Prebon surge after confirming a bid approach.
Citywire Investment News
- Comment: Five ideas for an election-winning budget on March 24
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:59:40 GMT
Gordon Brown today announced that the Budget will take place in two weeks' time. What might he do to increase Labour's chances of an election victory on May 6?
- Standard plans £100m savings drive but cannot confirm jobs are safe
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:58:13 GMT
(Updated) David Nish, chief executive of Standard Life, said greater use of technology would cut costs but could not confirm there would be no job losses.
- The economy is not yet out of danger, Gordon Brown warns
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:49:21 GMT
You can trust me, prime minister says, as he unveils a pay freeze for doctors, dentists, and hospital consultants.
- Standard Life Investments hits record assets after 67% jump in third party inflows
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:31:09 GMT
Standard Life Investments continued to show strong growth across a range of international markets, posting a 67% increase in third party net inflows in 2009. ,
- Weak manufacturing data throws doubt on pace of the recovery
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:26:40 GMT
A shock fall in manufacturing data put yet more pressure on the pound.
FT.com - Financial Markets News
- Tentative tone takes hold as investors seek direction
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:35:06 GMT
Global Markets Overview: FTSE All-World index remains becalmed near six-week highs, with stock investors reluctant to push riskier assets higher without a fresh catalyst
- Industrial and chemical stocks gain in flat trade
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:49:25 GMT
A strong performance by industrial and chemical stocks failed to lift European shares higher on Wednesday
- London mid-cap market enlivened by bid hopes
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:15:07 GMT
Tullett Prebon raced to the top of the mid-cap FTSE 250 index on Wednesday, while Barrett was also boosted on the back of bid speculation
- Indian harvest hopes sink sugar prices
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:34:48 GMT
Sugar prices tumbled on Wednesday, extending the slide to a second session following reports suggesting a better-than-expected outlook for India?s production this season
- Nikkei flat as machine stocks gain
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:08:01 GMT
The Tokyo exchange remains flat, with better-than-expected machinery orders helping to offset a drop for embattled carmaker Toyota after an incident involving a Prius in the US
