Apr
2008
Articles from 5th Apr 2008
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UBS bank comes under pressure
Apr 05 2008 | Business News
BELEAGURED Swiss investment bank UBS came under pressure from investor and former chief executive Luqman Arnold to break itself up. Read
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Value of apprentices highlighted
Apr 05 2008 | Business News
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. Read
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French fuel rise in energy shares
Apr 05 2008 | Business News
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. Read
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Tycoons avoid new tax ruling
Apr 05 2008 | Business News
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. Read
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Coals to Newcastle prove to be a winning formula
Apr 05 2008 | Business News
THE Port of Tyne has beaten the cream of the world’s major maritime players to be crowned Port Operator of the Year. Read
