Archive for February 8th, 2010
Most European equities markets were higher Monday after last week’s declines on concerns about the economies of several nations in the region.
The FTSE 100 added 0.62 percent to 5,092.33 in London, but the FTSE 250 was down 0.28 percent to 9,010.37.
Insurers were mixed, with Legal & General Group (LSE: LGEN) leading declines in the sector [...]
February 8th, 2010 | Posted in All Financial News, Asia-Pacific markets, European markets, Investment News, London markets, Wall Street, commodities | No Comments
Greek unions have today vowed to strike on Wednesday to protest against the Government’s austerity measures.
Last week, Greek Prime Minister, George Papandreou, announced tough austerity measures to tackle the country’s spiralling debt. Measures include a public sector pay freeze, a hike in taxes and an increase to the retirement age.
Spyros Papaspyros, president of the ADEDY [...]
February 8th, 2010 | Posted in 24-hour strike, All Financial News, Debt News, Economy News, George Papandreou, Greece, Greek unions, Portugal, Spain, austerity measures, economies, euro, euro zone, fears, protest, public sector, workers | No Comments
Mobile broadband advertising is claiming ‘unrealistic’ connection speeds, according to research by comparison website Broadband Genie

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A couple who want a broadband connection for their home and guesthouse have been told by BT it will cost £45,000 to have it installed

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Nationwide has slashed the deposit required for its best remortgage deals moving them into line with its offer for homebuyers

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Discount clothing retailer Ethel Austin has entered administration for the second time in two years.
The Liverpool-based retailer, which has 300 stores, will trade as normal while administrators MCR seek a new buyer.
However, MCR could not rule out closures or job losses since there were “no guarantees” that a buyer could be sought in the [...]
February 8th, 2010 | Posted in All Financial News, Au Naturale, Company News, Economy News, Ethel Austin, MCR, administration, administrators, buyer, climate, sales, seek, sister company, snowfall | No Comments