BT to kick off fresh Phorm trial
Posted in: Finance, By: admin, At: September 30th, 2008
Telecoms giant BT is starting a third trial of a controversial internet advertising system on 30 September.
Akzo Nobel set to cut 3,500 jobs
Posted in: Finance, By: admin, At: September 30th, 2008
The world’s largest paint maker, Akzo Nobel, says it will cut 3,500 jobs as part of a cost-cutting drive.
Japan agrees economy measures
Posted in: Finance, By: admin, At: September 30th, 2008
Japan’s cabinet agrees new funding to stimulate the economy, and Prime Minister Taro Aso also offers tax cuts.
MFI bosses make buy-out deal
Posted in: Finance, By: admin, At: September 30th, 2008
Furniture retailer MFI will continue to trade after a management buy-out saved the company from further trouble.
Cameron seeks new finance rules
Posted in: Finance, By: admin, At: September 30th, 2008
David Cameron sets out plans for new financial rules in the wake of the nationalisation of the Bradford & Bingley bank.
Minimum wage boost for ‘million’
Posted in: Finance, By: admin, At: September 30th, 2008
More than one million workers will benefit from a rise in the minimum wage from Wednesday, the Trades Union Congress says.
Mortgage victims may go to court
Posted in: Finance, By: admin, At: September 30th, 2008
People trapped by old mortgage deals may use new consumer laws to get the courts to change their contracts.
Call for new postgraduate funding
Posted in: Finance, By: admin, At: September 30th, 2008
With rising student debt, the National Union of Students is calling for changes to how postgraduate studies are funded.
Large discounts by home sellers
Posted in: Finance, By: admin, At: September 30th, 2008
Home sellers are being forced to accept offers on average 9% below their asking price, says Rics.
Wembley Stadium refinances loan
Posted in: Finance, By: admin, At: September 30th, 2008
The owner of Wembley says it has renegotiated £345m of the original loan taken out to redevelop the stadium.
