Archive | February, 2010

‘Fabio Capello would know what I am going through,’ says Gordon Brown – Telegraph.co.uk

28. February 2010

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'Fabio Capello would know what I am going through,' says Gordon Brown Telegraph.co.uk Still, he says he can take some consolation from owning shares in Raith Rovers. He joined a buyout of the Kirkcaldy club in 2005.

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Russia threatens to ban Austrian flights – Financial Times

28. February 2010

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Russia threatens to ban Austrian flights Financial Times ... 100 per cent Lufthansa-owned subsidiary based in Austria owns 49.8 per cent of a separate company that has 96.55 per cent of Austrian Airlines' shares . ...

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Tories’ lead is slashed yet again – NOTW Blogs

28. February 2010

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The Guardian Tories' lead is slashed yet again NOTW Blogs I have since heard they want to break the investment banks up and now propose to offer bank shares at a discount to people on low incomes. ... If William Hague was leader, the Tories would be way ahead in the polls Telegraph.co.uk (blog) UK rollback strategy similar Calcutta Telegraph the incredible shrinking Tory lead Times Online all 935 news articles

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Sunday newspaper round-up: HSBC, M&S, Prudential – ShareCast

28. February 2010

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Sunday newspaper round-up: HSBC, M&S, Prudential ShareCast The Pru would issue new shares to fund the deal in what would be one of the largest ever such fundraisings by a British company, the Sunday Times reports. ...

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Aston Villa’s James Milner: a future England captain – The Guardian

28. February 2010

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The Guardian Aston Villa's James Milner: a future England captain The Guardian Back at the Sutton Coldfield home he shares with his girlfriend, Milner's existence is not, however, quite as reclusive as Wilkinson's once was and ... and more

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Rock superstars Kiss play surprise Islington gig – Islington Gazette

28. February 2010

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Rock superstars Kiss play surprise Islington gig Islington Gazette Singer Paul Stanley, who shares vocal duties with bass player Gene Simmons, said: "We thought this was the perfect opportunity to do something a bit crazy. ...

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Signs of a seasonal housing recovery are welcome but may be optimistic – Scotsman

28. February 2010

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Signs of a seasonal housing recovery are welcome but may be optimistic Scotsman Against this shift in strategy, he last week upgraded his recommendation on Redrow shares from "sell" to "hold". "This is justified by the huge Redrow ...

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HSBC boss Michael Geoghegan gives £4m bonus to charity – Times Online

28. February 2010

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The Guardian HSBC boss Michael Geoghegan gives £4m bonus to charity Times Online All the bonuses are expected to be paid in shares and deferred over several years. Stephen Green, the HSBC chairman, asked to stop being awarded bonus ... HSBC chief Michael Geoghegan to donate £4m bonus to charity as bank's profits ..

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Why did a Chinese tycoon buy 5000 copies of Cherie Blair’s new book? – Daily Mail

28. February 2010

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Daily Mail Why did a Chinese tycoon buy 5000 copies of Cherie Blair's new book? Daily Mail 'He always shares with us items he likes and things about people that he appreciates,' Mr Yang said. 'Not only books, but also CDs, DVDs, newspaper cuttings ...

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Ingenious boss McKenna faces new fight over sell-off – Daily Mail

27. February 2010

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Daily Mail Ingenious boss McKenna faces new fight over sell-off Daily Mail Ingenious, a media investment firm, disputes the claims made in a High Court writ by former director and shareholder Sanjay Wadhwani and describes them as ...

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