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Business News for 5 April 2008

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French fuel rise in energy shares

Apr 5 2008

BRITISH Energy shares jumped ahead yesterday after it was reported the board of French energy company EDF had given the green light for a takeover bid....

UBS bank comes under pressure

Apr 5 2008

BELEAGURED Swiss investment bank UBS came under pressure from investor and former chief executive Luqman Arnold to break itself up....

Coals to Newcastle prove to be a winning formula

Apr 5 2008

THE Port of Tyne has beaten the cream of the world’s major maritime players to be crowned Port Operator of the Year....

LORD Sainsbury has joined thousands of wealthy tycoons and company bosses in rushing to take advantage of current capital gains tax (CGT) rules before the controversial new regime kicks in on Sunday....

Value of apprentices highlighted

Apr 5 2008

THE first national Apprenticeships Week took place recently. My usual scorn for manufactured ‘weeks’ to garner publicity is missing on this occasion. Apprenticeships are a great way in which to learn a profession or trade, and are in need of a year-long spotlight to reveal their value....

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