Archive for the ‘Business’ Category
US Economy Sheds Another 54,000 Jobs
Unemployment in the US is up for the third month in a row – with the loss of another 54,000 jobs.
Pub Chain Serves Up Jobs For 16-Year-Olds
Discount pub chain JD Wetherspoon has announced plans to create 1,000 jobs for school leavers aged 16 and 17.
Food Price Fear Over Russia Wheat Ban
Russia has extended the ban on wheat exports until next year’s harvest, sparking fears over a global food shortage.
Binning The Booze: Brits Are Drinking Less
People in the UK are drinking less for the first time in 60 years, according to new figures.
BP Costs Rise As New Spill Fears Allayed
BP has said the cost of tackling the Gulf of Mexico disaster has risen to £5.2bn – as fears were allayed over another rig blaze in the region.
Pakistan Cricketers Quizzed By Scotland Yard
The three Pakistan cricketers embroiled in an alleged betting scam are being interviewed by Scotland Yard detectives.
Pakistan Cricketers Quizzed By Scotland Yard
The three Pakistan cricketers embroiled in an alleged betting scam are being interviewed by Scotland Yard detectives.
Fugitive Tycoon Finally Faces The Music
Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir has arrived at court to finally face multi-million pound charges over the collapse of his Polly Peck business empire.
Fugitive Tycoon Finally Faces The Music
Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir has arrived at court to finally face multi-million pound charges over the collapse of his Polly Peck business empire.
BP Costs Rise As New Spill Fears Allayed
BP has said the cost of tackling the Gulf of Mexico disaster has risen to £5.2bn – as fears were allayed over another rig blaze in the region.