Tax credit overpayments \'to soar\' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:00:09 +0000
Many more people will face having to pay back some of the money paid to them as tax credits because of Budget changes, experts say.
Many more people will face having to pay back some of the money paid to them as tax credits because of Budget changes, experts say.
Interns are \'entitled to be paid\' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:00:34 +0000
Many young people working free as interns may legally be entitled to pay, a report says.
Many young people working free as interns may legally be entitled to pay, a report says.
Addresses set to lose county name Sat, 31 Jul 2010 02:58:54 +0000
Counties appear set to be dropped from postal addresses in future years after complaints about out-of-date names.
Counties appear set to be dropped from postal addresses in future years after complaints about out-of-date names.
US economic growth slows to 2.4% Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:48:09 +0000
US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.
US economic growth slowed between April and June, with GDP growing by an annualised rate of 2.4%, the US Commerce Department says.
Strikes and ash extend BA losses Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:22:45 +0000
BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
Northwest agrees to pay $38m fine Fri, 30 Jul 2010 19:45:44 +0000
Northwest Airlines will plead guilty and pay a $38m fine for fixing air-cargo prices, the US justice department says.
Northwest Airlines will plead guilty and pay a $38m fine for fixing air-cargo prices, the US justice department says.
Immigrant worker limit criticised Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:31:13 +0000
Government plans to limit the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the UK are criticised by the Lord Mayor of London.
Government plans to limit the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the UK are criticised by the Lord Mayor of London.
Airbus firm EADS lifts output aim Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:31:18 +0000
Airbus parent firm EADS says it is confident about future orders, despite reporting a fall in second-quarter earnings.
Airbus parent firm EADS says it is confident about future orders, despite reporting a fall in second-quarter earnings.
Royal Mail pension plan in doubt Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:31:24 +0000
The Pensions Regulator is challenging a crucial plan to pay off the £10bn deficit in the Royal Mail pension scheme.
The Pensions Regulator is challenging a crucial plan to pay off the £10bn deficit in the Royal Mail pension scheme.
Fraud charges over £115m inquiry Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:28:54 +0000
A businessman investigated by City of London police is facing 30 charges of fraud
A businessman investigated by City of London police is facing 30 charges of fraud
Deadline for tax credits renewal Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:35:38 +0000
Families face missing out on financial assistance if they miss Saturday\'s deadline to renew tax credits.
Families face missing out on financial assistance if they miss Saturday\'s deadline to renew tax credits.
Disney sells Miramax film studios Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:16:58 +0000
Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors.
Walt Disney announces the sale of its Miramax film division for about $660m to a group of private equity investors.
Sale of EDF\'s UK networks agreed Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:50:38 +0000
A consortium headed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing agrees to buy the UK networks of French power group EDF for £5.8bn ($9.1bn).
A consortium headed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing agrees to buy the UK networks of French power group EDF for £5.8bn ($9.1bn).
Benefits face \'radical\' shake-up Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:17:53 +0000
Merging all tax credits and benefits into a single payment is one option being considered by Iain Duncan Smith in a "radical" welfare shake-up.
Merging all tax credits and benefits into a single payment is one option being considered by Iain Duncan Smith in a "radical" welfare shake-up.
Fugitive Nadir will stand trial Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:59:17 +0000
Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, confirms he will come back to the UK to stand trail on theft charges.
Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, confirms he will come back to the UK to stand trail on theft charges.
US sees paper profit on bail-outs Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:05:34 +0000
Assets bought by the US to bail out AIG and Bear Stearns are showing a paper profit, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York says.
Assets bought by the US to bail out AIG and Bear Stearns are showing a paper profit, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York says.
Chip sales boost Samsung profits Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:25:52 +0000
Samsung Electronics reports record quarterly profits thanks to higher sales of smartphones and components such as memory chips.
Samsung Electronics reports record quarterly profits thanks to higher sales of smartphones and components such as memory chips.
Industry toasts rise in beer sales, but pubs miss out Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:05:58 +0000
Good weather and football\'s World Cup is thought to have given a boost to beer sales in the UK, industry figures suggest.
Good weather and football\'s World Cup is thought to have given a boost to beer sales in the UK, industry figures suggest.
Aldi\'s \'elusive\' billionaire co-founder dies Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:07:01 +0000
The billionaire co-founder of budget supermarket Aldi, Theo Albrecht dies, aged 88.
The billionaire co-founder of budget supermarket Aldi, Theo Albrecht dies, aged 88.
Fixed retirement age to be axed Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:59:50 +0000
People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.
People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.
House price inflation eases again Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:12:47 +0000
UK house prices fell 0.5% in July, the Nationwide says, cutting the annual rate of house price inflation to 6.6% from 8.7%.
UK house prices fell 0.5% in July, the Nationwide says, cutting the annual rate of house price inflation to 6.6% from 8.7%.
Landmark ruling on divorce money Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:51:29 +0000
A "ground-breaking" Court of Appeal judgement removes the protection previously given to thousands of people in divorce proceedings.
A "ground-breaking" Court of Appeal judgement removes the protection previously given to thousands of people in divorce proceedings.
California in \'fiscal emergency\' Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:49:33 +0000
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declares a fiscal state of emergency, putting pressure on lawmakers to pass a budget.
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declares a fiscal state of emergency, putting pressure on lawmakers to pass a budget.
Review warns of 60,000 job cuts Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:49:37 +0000
Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.
Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.
China allows IMF report release Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:54:51 +0000
China allows the publication of an International Monetary Fund staff report on its economy for the first time since 2006.
China allows the publication of an International Monetary Fund staff report on its economy for the first time since 2006.
BP boss scaling back oil effort Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:07:23 +0000
The incoming BP chief executive has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
The incoming BP chief executive has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Gambling firms reveal merger plan Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:10:10 +0000
The UK\'s Partygaming and Austrian firm Bwin unveil plans to merge and create the world\'s largest online gaming business.
The UK\'s Partygaming and Austrian firm Bwin unveil plans to merge and create the world\'s largest online gaming business.
Citigroup agrees $75m fraud fine Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:59:05 +0000
Banking giant Citigroup agrees to pay $75m to settle civil charges that it misled investors over potential losses from subprime mortgages.
Banking giant Citigroup agrees to pay $75m to settle civil charges that it misled investors over potential losses from subprime mortgages.
ITV wins Rugby World Cup rights Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:45:26 +0000
ITV successfully holds onto the UK TV rights for the next two Rugby World Cups, it is announced.
ITV successfully holds onto the UK TV rights for the next two Rugby World Cups, it is announced.
P&G in London 2012 Olympics deal Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:48:54 +0000
Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble becomes the 11th big firm to sign an Olympics sponsorship deal covering London 2012.
Consumer products giant Procter & Gamble becomes the 11th big firm to sign an Olympics sponsorship deal covering London 2012.
Extent of Barcelona debt revealed Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:49:43 +0000
A new audit into Barcelona\'s finances reveals the club\'s debt is 442m euros (£369.5m) after a loss of more than 77m euros (£64.36m) last season.
A new audit into Barcelona\'s finances reveals the club\'s debt is 442m euros (£369.5m) after a loss of more than 77m euros (£64.36m) last season.
Iran trade sanctions hit Dubai port Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:36:07 +0000
In Dubai\'s port area, the renewed clampdown by the US on trade with Iran is hurting many legitimate, local businesses.
In Dubai\'s port area, the renewed clampdown by the US on trade with Iran is hurting many legitimate, local businesses.
BP boss scaling back oil effort Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:46:21 +0000
Incoming BP chief executive Bob Dudley has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Incoming BP chief executive Bob Dudley has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Fuel protests: \'Three days from anarchy\' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:11:25 +0000
Tom Feilden investigates whether the lessons on food security from the fuel protests 10 years ago have been learned
Tom Feilden investigates whether the lessons on food security from the fuel protests 10 years ago have been learned
Novel take on French home shortage Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:10:15 +0000
Young French people having difficulty finding affordable housing are being given the chance to help older members of society and put a roof over their own heads.
Young French people having difficulty finding affordable housing are being given the chance to help older members of society and put a roof over their own heads.
IDS: Welfare system \'close to breaking\' Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:05:08 +0000
Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith says welfare reform will be "humanizing" rather than "finger wagging"
Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith says welfare reform will be "humanizing" rather than "finger wagging"
Iran sanctions: Turkey\'s dilemma Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:27:25 +0000
Turkey is facing a difficult decision after the EU approved an embargo on foreign trade with Iran this week.
Turkey is facing a difficult decision after the EU approved an embargo on foreign trade with Iran this week.
US GDP figures show 2.4% growth Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:32:33 +0000
The US economy grew 2.4% during the second quarter, according to figures published by the US government.
The US economy grew 2.4% during the second quarter, according to figures published by the US government.
Sale of EDF\'s UK networks agreed Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:21:50 +0000
A consortium headed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing has agreed a deal to buy the UK networks of French power group EDF for £5.8bn ($9.1bn).
A consortium headed by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-Shing has agreed a deal to buy the UK networks of French power group EDF for £5.8bn ($9.1bn).
Picking up Penguins for 75 years Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:42:49 +0000
A colourful history of the famous book publisher
A colourful history of the famous book publisher
Pensions timebomb Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:13:55 +0000
Russians fear the benefits system will cease to exist
Russians fear the benefits system will cease to exist
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