Balls criticises Bulger comments

Posted by admin on Mar 16, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Children’s Secretary Ed Balls has criticised England’s children’s commissioner for “ill advised” comments about the killers of James Bulger. Visit link: Balls criticises Bulger comments  Read More →

BA strike is unjustified – Adonis

Posted by admin on Mar 15, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Transport Secretary Lord Adonis has attacked the planned strike by British Airways cabin crew staff, calling it “totally unjustified”. He told the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show that the strike posed a threat “to the future of one of our great companies in this country”. Members of the Unite union are due to strike for three days from 20 March and for four days from 27 March Read more: BA strike... 

Crocked monsieur

Posted by admin on Mar 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment

By Emma Jane Kirby BBC News, Paris “There’s a big problem in France,” grumbled President Nicolas Sarkozy on a visit to eastern France this week. “The mixing up of issues all the time.” The French leader was referring to this Sunday’s regional election, the first of two rounds of voting. See more here: Crocked monsieur  Read More →

Lehman bosses severely criticised

Posted by admin on Mar 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment

A report into the collapse of Lehman Brothers criticises senior executives and auditor Ernst & Young for serious lapses that led to the firm’s collapse. Lehman was insolvent for weeks before filing for bankruptcy in 2008, a court-appointed examiner had found Read the rest here: Lehman bosses severely criticised  Read More →

Spy snapshot

Posted by admin on Mar 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment

By Gordon Corera Security correspondent, BBC News The annual Intelligence and Security Committee (ISC) reports, the latest of which was published on Thursday, are one of the few insights we get into the real world of British intelligence. The big controversies that come into public view – like the Binyam Mohammed case recently – provide an insight into the sharp end of the business. But the ISC reports... 

‘No giveaway Budget’ says Darling

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The Chancellor Alistair Darling has warned not to expect a “giveaway” when the government’s Budget is announced later this month. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Darling said that the Budget would be “sensible” and “reflect the times in which we live”. Read the rest here: ‘No giveaway Budget’ says Darling  Read More →

Conan O’Brien tour: O’Brien takes his pony show on the road – Gather.com

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Washington Business Journal (blog) Conan O ‘ Brien tour : O’Brien takes his pony show on the road Gather.com Funny man Conan O ‘ Brien could be coming to a theater near you. No not that kind of theater. More: Conan O’Brien tour: O’Brien takes his pony show on the road – Gather.com  Read More →

Miami Home Auctions Offering More Low-Priced Properties – International Business Times

Posted by admin on Mar 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Miami Home Auctions Offering More Low-Priced Properties International Business Times In nearby Palm Beach County, a total of 11176 homes are being resold below $250000 and 72 percent of these or 7966 units are townhomes and condos. .. More here: Miami Home Auctions Offering More Low-Priced Properties – International Business Times  Read More →

Lindsay Sloane in ‘She’s Out of My League’ Hit Theatres March 12 (WATCH TRAILER) – Gather.com

Posted by admin on Mar 12, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Daily Mail Lindsay Sloane in ‘She’s Out of My League’ Hit Theatres March 12 (WATCH TRAILER) Gather.com ‘She’s Out of My League’ starring Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve, TJ Miller, Mike Vogel, Nate Torrence, Krysten Ritter and Lindsay Sloane hits theatres tomorrow … EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: She’s Out of My League Cast Interview Featurette! MovieWeb Movie Review: She’s Out of My... 

Bill Gates is no longer the world’s richest man, says Forbes

Posted by admin on Mar 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Mexican telecom giant Carlos Slim has topped Forbes magazine’s billionaire’s list – the first time since 1994 that an American has not led the rankings. Read this article: Bill Gates is no longer the world’s richest man, says Forbes  Read More →

Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize

Posted by admin on Mar 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The internet is among a record 237 individuals and organisations nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize. More: Internet up for Nobel Peace Prize  Read More →

BA strike action talks under way

Posted by admin on Mar 11, 2010 | Leave a Comment

A deadline to reach a deal to avert strike action by BA cabin crew has been put back until Wednesday lunchtime. The TUC, which is chairing the meetings, had set the deadline for the “close of play” on Tuesday 9 March for significant progress to be made. Go here to see the original: BA strike action talks under way  Read More →

Economic storm not over, says PM

Posted by admin on Mar 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Gordon Brown is set to say he has guided the economy through a “storm” over the past 18 months and is best placed to secure its recovery. In a major speech in London, he will argue the economy is at a “crossroads” and Labour must show the same “resolve” now as during the 2008 banking crisis. The government is expected to announce the date of the Budget on Wednesday. Read the original... 

EU ‘concerned’ at US jet decision

Posted by admin on Mar 10, 2010 | 1 Comment

Brussels has said it would be “extremely concerned” if the defence group EADS was prevented from fairly bidding for a major US defence deal. Its comments came after pan-European EADS and US partner Northrop Grumman abandoned a bid for a $35bn (  Read More →

UK trade gap unexpectedly widens

Posted by admin on Mar 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The UK’s goods trade deficit with the rest of the world unexpectedly widened to its biggest since August 2008 in January. And exports saw their sharpest drop in more than three years, according to the Office for National Statistics Excerpt from: UK trade gap unexpectedly widens  Read More →

Lords in science investment call

Posted by admin on Mar 09, 2010 | Leave a Comment

By Jonathan Amos Science correspondent, BBC News Former Labour and Conservative science ministers have teamed up to challenge the next UK government to maintain investment in science. Lords Sainsbury and Waldegrave said that continued investment was essential to Britain’s future prosperity. The pair made their call at the launch of a Royal Society report looking at the economic impact of research. View post:... 

Hurt by the human hand … helped by the human hand (Score: ) – The Leader Newspapers

Posted by admin on Mar 09, 2010 | Leave a Comment

The Leader Newspapers Hurt by the human hand … helped by the human hand (Score: ) The Leader Newspapers It was the day before Thanksgiving and I said I had a lot of thanks to give in my life , said Stacey, who has suspended her interior decorating business to … and more  Read More →

Deal agreed in Royal Mail dispute

Posted by admin on Mar 09, 2010 | Leave a Comment

A deal has been reached to settle the long-running dispute at Royal Mail over pay and working practices which led to nationwide strikes last year. Staff will receive a 6.9% pay rise over the next three years and full-time workers will get a lump sum of  Read More →

E.On is latest to cut gas prices

Posted by admin on Mar 09, 2010 | Leave a Comment

E.On has become the latest utility firm to reduce its gas bills for domestic customers – introducing a 6% cut from 31 March. The average annual household bill for those paying by direct debit will drop by  Read More →

Thousands in public sector strike

Posted by admin on Mar 08, 2010 | Leave a Comment

Up to 20,000 civil and public servants in Wales are joining a UK-wide strike in a dispute over redundancy terms. The 48-hour stoppage by the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union is expected to hit job centres and courts, and the Welsh assembly government Read more here: Thousands in public sector strike  Read More →
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