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Business - Google News The Guardian | Last updated at 4:42 PM on 29th July 2010 Daily Mail 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 the next five years. ... Video: Metro Bank's opening day Metro bank opens its doors in the UK New face |
 Channel 4 News | Row over plan to end retirement age The Press Association The Government was facing mounting anger from business groups over plans to phase out the so-called default retirement age (DRA) of 65 by October next year. Ministers said the DRA will be "consigned to the history books", winning praise from ... Government's proposal is "highly damaging" Default retirement age to be scrapped Firms oppose "crippling" retirement age plans |
 The Guardian | Sky strikes major deal with HBO The Press Association Sky has struck a major deal with HBO, the US broadcaster behind TV hits like The Sopranos and Martin Scorsese's new gangster drama Boardwalk Empire, to air its programmes in the UK and Ireland. The agreement will see all new HBO-commissioned programmes ... Sky Signs Exclusive Deal To Give HBO New Home BSkyB Earnings Up On Strong HD Demand;Strikes HBO Deal BSkyB signs deal with HBO |
 The Guardian | FSA tightens bankers' pay rules BBC News The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has announced plans to update its guidelines on bankers' pay, following the agreement of new European rules earlier this month. The rules include tighter restrictions on bonus payments and pension deals, ... Bonus Curbs Should Expand to Cover 2500 Banks, Funds, UK Regulator Says New FSA bonus curbs will hit 2500 City firms FSA widens bonus rules net |
 Telegraph.co.uk | BAE swings back to black in first half Financial Times BAE Systems swung back into profit in the first half, helped by a strong performance from its support and services operations, but warned of a “challenging trading environment” as governments look for ... BAE boss says UK industry will survive defence review BAE Systems share price up on FTSE 100 after H1 profit rise Defence giant returns to profits |
 The Guardian | House prices fall for first time since February The Guardian House prices fell in July for the first time since February as demand subdued due to a lack of credit and nerves on the part of homebuyers reluctant to make commitments in the face of the economic outlook. The average price of a UK property fell to ... House prices fall as buyers stay home House prices: Nationwide reports first drop since February House price inflation eases again |
 Telegraph.co.uk | BoE unlikely to raise rates as M4 Money Supply, GDP increased IBTimes The Bank of England is unlikely to raise interest rates 'near-term' after a series of economic data show that the MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) - the eight wise-men in charge of setting policy - are more likely to adopt a 'wait and see' approach to ... Rates seen stuck at 0.5% for nearly a year Osborne says no deal on rates with Bank Bank Warns Interest Rate Will Stay Low |
 Telegraph.co.uk | British Gas owner Centrica deserves applause, not blame Telegraph.co.uk When it emerged BP would be forced into suspending its dividend after the recent Gulf of Mexico oil spill there was uproar. By Damian Reece British Gas soar profits almost double thanks to the cold winter in the UK. Photo: ALAMY Political pressure from ... Profits rise 98% at British Gas British Gas doubles profits to £585 million sparking outrage Centrica blames rivals for lack of growth |
 News Fire | UK Money Growth Weak, M4 Lending Lowest On Record Wall Street Journal LONDON (Dow Jones)--The Bank of England's preferred measure of broad money supply marked a slower pace of growth in June, while M4 lending logged its weakest annual rate on record, underscoring the challenges facing the UK economy. ... Mortgage approvals fall back to January level Soft mortgage data point to housing market weakness British Banks Approve Fewer Mortgages Than Forecast in June on Confidence |
Farmland bird numbers in England fall to record low The Guardian Populations of breeding birds on farmland in England are at their lowest levels since formal attempts to monitor them began in 1966, the government said today. The figures suggest overall populations have fallen by more than half in the past 44 years. ... Farmland bird numbers fall to record lows Farmland bird populations plummet to record low in England Farmland bird numbers fall to lowest-ever levels |
