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BoE's Deputy Governor hints at draconian measures to curb banks' 'exuberance'

Aug 28, 2010

The Deputy Governor of the Bank of England on Saturday signalled that the Bank would make aggressive use of new powers set to be granted to it by the Government to stave off any future financial crisis.

Corporate world acquires a taste for hostile bids

Aug 28, 2010

It started with a chocolate craving. And now it seems the whole corporate world has got the taste for it.

Heritage targets Iraq after Uganda pull-out

Aug 28, 2010

Tony Buckingham's right-hand man reveals the oil company's expansion plans

Azim Premji believes education is key to India's economic future

Aug 28, 2010

The boss of Indian IT giant Wipro, reveals his plans for global growth, meeting David Cameron and giving away his £11bn fortune

Social media - the commercial viagra for US advertisers

Aug 28, 2010

With America facing a future as a low-consumption economy, companies are adjusting focus to get the public talking about campaigns in the hope of 'going viral'

A little humility would go a long way for banks

Aug 28, 2010

Three weeks ago, when the UK banking sector posted a pre-tax profit for the half year of £15bn, I thought the senior management of these hugely influential emporiums, which are the umbilical chords of recovery for business and consumer activity, missed a trick. These august financial doyens showed a total lack of humility.

How sugar-rush economics has left the West with a headache

Aug 28, 2010

In 1944, the summit at Bretton Woods created a monetary system that helped the war-torn West rebuild. In 2010 the Jackson Hole summit showed how little there is in the way of new thinking among A-list policy makers.

Mr Cable, shout it loud and proud from Brazil

Aug 28, 2010

South American markets are emerging as rich targets in Britain's export push.

Mr Kirsch makes his move

Aug 28, 2010

It's the latest battle between an activist investor and management. In an exclusive interview, South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh reveals why he's taking on Minerva's chief executive and chairman

World Cup and iPad rescue DSG

Aug 28, 2010

DSG, the owner of Currys and PC World, is this week expected to say that UK sales in its first quarter rose by around 3.5pc on a like-for-like basis, driven by strong sales of Apple's iPad and flat screen televisions for the World Cup.

Continental closer to United tie-up

Aug 28, 2010

The merger of giant US carriers United and Continental moved a step closer after the US Justice Department gave the deal clearance for takeoff.

Swedish retailer Clas Ohlson plans UK expansion

Aug 28, 2010

Clas Ohlson, Sweden's third- largest retailer after Ikea and clothing chain H&M, is planning to open up to 200 stores in Britain, creating about 7,000 jobs.

A little humility would go a long way for banks

Aug 28, 2010

Three weeks ago, when the UK banking sector posted a pre-tax profit for the half year of £15bn, I thought the senior management of these hugely influential emporiums, which are the umbilical chords of recovery for business and consumer activity, missed a trick. These august financial doyens showed a total lack of humility.

Diageo to back deal on alcohol

Aug 28, 2010

Drinks giant may back an end to the sale of 'below cost' alcohol in a move set to re-ignite the debate on links between price and problem drinking.

Joel Cadbury in £4m pub buy-out

Aug 28, 2010

The Cadbury heir, entertainment entrepreneur and former co-owner of the Groucho Club, has bought a chain of regional inns as the building blocks to a new pub empire.

Don't break up banks, say top UK companies

Aug 28, 2010

A group of Britain's leading companies is to demand that the Government scraps proposals to break-up Britain's banks.

Kirsh suggests Minerva split in boardroom war with executives

Aug 28, 2010

Nathan Kirsh, the billionaire rebel shareholder battling for control of property developer Minerva, would consider splitting the company in two.

Bank of England will use 'all powers' to stave off any future crisis

Aug 28, 2010

The deputy governor of the Bank of England signalled that the Bank would make aggressive use of new powers planned by the Government to head off any future financial crisis.

Northern Rock chief admits to 'catastrophic black mark'

Aug 28, 2010

Matt Ridley, the former chairman of the failed bank, says he is filled with remorse for what happened.

C4 lines up BBC's Hunt for senior creative role

Aug 28, 2010

Channel 4 is close to offering Jay Hunt, the controller of BBC One, its top commissioning role as chief creative officer.

BBC to face NAO scrutiny

Aug 28, 2010

The Government yesterday told the BBC that it cannot continue to withhold its accounts from scrutiny by the National Audit OfficeJeremy Hunt, the Culture Secretary, criticised the corporation's resistance to the move, which he said would help to ease public anxiety over how the licence fee is spent.

BP to admit $1m-a-week advertising spree

Aug 28, 2010

BP is set to come under renewed fire from US politicians this week as it reveals it has spent more than $1m (£644,000) a week on television and radio advertising since the April 20 oil explosion in the Gulf of Mexico.

JP Morgan cements ties to London

Aug 28, 2010

US bank bases top executive in UK in sign of commitment to City

Mr Kirsh makes his move

Aug 28, 2010

It's the latest battle between an activist investor and management. In an exclusive interview, South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh reveals why he's taking on Minerva's chief executive and chairman

Diageo to back deal on alcohol

Aug 28, 2010

Drinks giant may back an end to the sale of 'below cost' alcohol in a move set to re-ignite the debate on links between price and problem drinking.

Dana Petroleum urges shareholders to bide their time over KNOC bid

Aug 27, 2010

Dana Petroleum, the oil and gas explorer facing a hostile £1.87bn takeover bid from the Korean National Oil Corporationed, has promised to detail its response by September 8.

Business Bullet: Japan, Jackson Hole, Rolls Royce, Minis

Aug 27, 2010

The latest news on: Japan, Jackson Hole, Rolls Royce, Minis

Geeks target China's new PC - the mobile

Aug 27, 2010

China is not a nation of geeks. It may manufacture most of the world's computers, but it develops barely any of the software that runs on them.

All i-migo wants for Christmas is no Chinese pirate grinch

Aug 27, 2010

If everything goes to plan in China, you should be able to buy an "i-migo" to match your mobile phone in time for Christmas.

UK economy grows at fastest pace in nine years

Aug 27, 2010

Britain's economy expanded at an even faster pace in the second quarter than previously thought thanks to record growth in the construction sector.

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