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Banks destroying businesses, says King – startups.co.uk

UFBC — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:50:27 +0000

Britain’s banks have been condemned by the governor of the Bank of England for failing to lend to small businesses. Speaking at the Treasury Select Committee yesterday, Mervyn King said it was “heartbreaking” to …

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New Metro Bank opens first branch in London – Daily Mail

UFBC — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:05:48 +0000

The first new High Street bank for 100 years will throw open its doors today, promising a seven day operation and not to close before 8pm. The first Metro Bank branch will open in London with a plan for another 200 over …

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Fergie: Lay off the Glazers – The Sun

UFBC — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:48:30 +0000

ALEX FERGUSON has launched an astonishing defence of the Glazer family. He claims that Manchester United’s unpopular owners “have done their job well.” Fans campaigned to oust US tycoon Malcolm Glazer and his sons …

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SKS launches India’s first microfinance IPO – The Guardian

UFBC — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:09:20 +0000

AP Business Writer= MUMBAI, India (AP) — An Indian company that makes tiny loans to villagers aims to raise up to $354 million in an initial public offering, a move critics fear will encourage India’s …

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Tougher Approach to Banks Backed by New Research Showing Small Firms Struggling to … – TMCnet

UFBC — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:26:16 +0000

Jul 27, 2010 (PRWeb.com via COMTEX) — Amid reports that the Government is getting tough with banks for failing to provide affordable lending to small firms, new research from the Forum of Private Business …

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Tuesday newspaper round-up: BP, Equitable Life, UKFI – ShareCast

UFBC — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:53:13 +0000

LONDON (SHARECAST) – Tony Hayward is to be offered a non-executive role on the board of BP’s highly profitable Russian joint venture as part of an exit package that includes early entitlement to a £600,000-a-year …

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Tougher Approach to Banks Backed by New Research Showing Small Firms Struggling to … – StreetInsider.com

UFBC — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 05:03:06 +0000

Amid reports that the Government is getting tough with banks for failing to provide affordable lending to small firms, new research from the Forum of Private Business shows that access to finance is worsening. (PRWeb UK …

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Airline card charges: how to avoid them – Daily Telegraph

UFBC — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:54:00 +0000

Credit and debit card charges can add £40 to the cost of a family holiday Photo: ALAMY Credit and debit card transaction fees charged by airlines are infuriating. Paying with a card can cost up to £10 per person …

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