Archive for September 10th, 2012
Health and safety red tape cut for “low risk” UK firms
The UK government said today that it is planning to exempt hundreds of thousands of “low risk” businesses from health and safety inspections. In a move to reduce red tape, premises considered to be low risk, such as shops, offices, …
Search giant Google continues acquisition spree with VirusTotal deal
US-based online antivirus service provider VirusTotal has been taken over by technology major Google Inc (NASDAQ:GOOG), the target company said in its official blog without providing financial details. VirusTotal
North American economy to see modest growth in 2013 — report
The North American economy should grow 2% this year and improve through 2013, with a strong performance from residential building in the U.S. and commercial construction in Canada, according to the North American
Glencore unveils final increased bid for UK miner Xstrata
Swiss commodities trader Glencore International Plc (LON:GLEN), controlling 34% in Xstrata Plc (LON:XTA), on Monday announced its final
House Price Survey for the Past Two Decades
For many people currently living at home with their family or in rented accommodation, owning a home is a big aspiration. Having a place to call your own
Dutch arm of Danish shipping giant Maersk invests in Russia’s Global Ports
Dutch port operator APM Terminals BV, part of Danish shipping group AP Moller-Maersk A/S (CPH:MAERSK-B), said today it will acquire a 37.5% stake in Russian container terminals operator
UK insurance firm Tawa puts itself on the block
British insurer Tawa Plc (LON:TAW) announced on Monday it will carry out a formal sale process in order to find potential buyers for the company. Tawa stressed it could
UK retailers prepared to invest in online retail innovation
UK retailers are optimistic about the future of their business, the new quarterly Eccomplished report on the state of UK online retail shows. The research gauged the attitude
Xstrata shareholder Knight Vinke turns down Glencore’s sweetened bid
US hedge fund Knight Vinke Asset Management LLC, a shareholder of Xstrata Plc (LON:XTA), said it had turned down the improved takeover offer from Glencore International Plc (LON:GLEN),
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Private equity major KKR mulls merger of Saks and Neiman Marcus
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LexisNexis acquires two publishing businesses from Thompson Media
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Lloyds to sell wealth manager St James’ Place to meet capital requirements
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UK retail sales in April down due to rising prices and poor weather
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Telecom Italia considers divesting mobile phone unit — report
Mel Giles insolvency practitioner: "The remaining UK-manufactured vehicles are exported, with more than e...
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