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Citywire Investment News
- James Montier: The 'Austerians' will destroy the recovery and usher in deflation
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:33:04 +0100
The 'Austerians' could destroy an economic recovery and increase the likelihood of deflation, warns influential investor James Montier.
- Saints hikes divi and expects shareholder payouts to rise
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 13:10:40 +0100
Manager of the Baillie Gifford trust Patrick Edwardson says as the global economic recovery picks up, so too will company profits and their payouts to shareholders.
- Exeter IFA firm strikes outsourcing deal with Brooks Macdonald
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:54:27 +0100
RK Shipman has entered into an agreement with Brooks Macdonald for the London based asset manager to run its clients' money.
Citywire News
- Welfare reform is an enormous task that must not be rushed
Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:01:00 +0100
The government needs to take great care in the important task it has set itself in overhauling the country's complex and costly benefits system.
- Divorce in the downturn: where to get advice
Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:01:00 +0100
The economic slump has made it even more difficult for warring couples to go their separate ways.
- Beware these five pitfalls when switching energy suppliers
Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:01:00 +0100
Switching energy suppliers can save you hundreds of pounds a year, but switch to the wrong deal and you could find you end up paying more.
BBC Business News
- Iran sanctions: Pressure on Dubai
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 15:53:18 +0000
Ben Thompson looks at Dubai's role on the new frontline of sanctions on Iran.
- Tax credits and child trusts
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:25:49 +0000
In this week's Your Money Sally Eden looks at tax credits and child trust funds.
- Power cuts cripple emirate of Sharjah
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:02:21 +0000
Power cuts in the emirate of Sharjah have been causing a raft of problems for businesses, with whole districts having to be shut down.
BBC News
- Pakistan floods 'kill 800' people
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 01:13:35 +0000
The worst monsoon floods in living memory kill at least 800 people and affect one million in north-west Pakistan, a local official says.
- Sudan to monitor UN peacekeepers
Sun, 1 Aug 2010 00:30:23 +0000
Sudan says UN peacekeepers in Darfur must inform the government of all travel plans, insisting they have failed to stop violence at refugee camps.
- Action call over prison education
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 23:54:51 +0000
The Liberal Democrats call on the government to ensure more prisoners take up educational courses while behind bars.
