Archive | May, 2010

BP’s oil spill isn’t just an ecological disaster – it’s a catastrophe for … – Daily Mail

31. May 2010

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BP’s oil spill isn’t just an ecological disaster – it’s a catastrophe for … – Daily Mail

Daily Mail BP's oil spill isn't just an ecological disaster - it's a catastrophe for ... Daily Mail As a result, there is scarcely an occupational pensions scheme or insurance policy that does not feature BP shares as a part of its portfolio of investments ...

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LSE chief attacks short-selling ban as ‘misguided’ and ‘counterproductive’ – Independent

31. May 2010

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LSE chief attacks short-selling ban as 'misguided' and 'counterproductive' Independent ... stocks in Britain – imposed by the Financial Services Authority at the height of the financial crisis – served to squeeze liquidity in banking shares . ..

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FTSE news roundup: BP, Marks & Spencer, Lonmin, Thorntons, Brewin Dolphin … – Proactive Investors UK

29. May 2010

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FTSE news roundup: BP, Marks & Spencer, Lonmin, Thorntons, Brewin Dolphin … – Proactive Investors UK

Proactive Investors UK FTSE news roundup: BP, Marks & Spencer, Lonmin, Thorntons, Brewin Dolphin ... Proactive Investors UK Electrocomponents (LSE: ECM) shares edged up 2.5% after the company reported results for the year ended 31 March 2010, showing a strong recovery in the ..

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Euro crisis: how will it affect me? – Telegraph.co.uk

29. May 2010

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Euro crisis: how will it affect me? – Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk Euro crisis: how will it affect me? Telegraph.co.uk Andy Howse, investment director for fixed income at Fidelity, said: "The promise to repay is not a guarantee. The strength of the promise is a function of ..

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Shares sinking for Forth Ports – Scotsman

29. May 2010

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Shares sinking for Forth Ports Scotsman SHARES in Forth Ports plummeted by 13 per cent after Peel Group consortium and its partners abandoned its £640 million proposed takeover bid. ...

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Listening tree shares secrets at Alnwick Garden – Journal Live

29. May 2010

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Listening tree shares secrets at Alnwick Garden Journal Live IT has to be one of the most off-beat activities on offer this Bank Holiday weekend. Visitors to The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland can engage in a spot ... and more

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Schools shake-up block attacked – BBC News

29. May 2010

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Schools shake-up block attacked BBC News Plaid Cymru - which shares power with Labour in the Welsh Assembly Government - has called the first minister's decision an "outrage".

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David Cameron promises to bring growth to the regions – Telegraph.co.uk

29. May 2010

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David Cameron promises to bring growth to the regions – Telegraph.co.uk

The Sun David Cameron promises to bring growth to the regions Telegraph.co.uk “Let's make sure the Olympics' legacy lifts east London from being one of the poorest parts of the country to one that shares fully in the capital's growth ...

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Britons restart saving by putting small amounts aside each month – Herald Scotland

29. May 2010

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Britons restart saving by putting small amounts aside each month – Herald Scotland

Herald Scotland Britons restart saving by putting small amounts aside each month Herald Scotland The Investment Management Association reported a record £1.9 billion of new business in February, and said the industry was having its best ISA season since ...

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Nicklaus couldn’t bear to taint memory of St Andrews farewell – Scotsman

29. May 2010

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Nicklaus couldn't bear to taint memory of St Andrews farewell Scotsman Nicklaus shares a gentle, fatherly relationship with Woods, however much the younger man's recent behaviour jars with his own. ... and more

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