UK Business News

09 May, 2008 14:18

Repossession orders climb by 17%

The number of people under threat of losing their homes has risen sharply in England and Wales, figures show.

09 May, 2008 16:31

French swoop for British Energy

French utility EDF makes an offer for British Energy, although the price has not been disclosed.

09 May, 2008 22:41

Tackling under-age online sales

Young people are using the anonymity of the web to buy goods suitable only for adults but software could stop that.

09 May, 2008 17:33

Microsoft contests $1.4bn EU fine

Microsoft appeals against a $1.4bn fine given for defying sanctions imposed on it for anti-competitive behaviour.

09 May, 2008 18:29

Npower axes staff in sales probe

Npower dismisses six staff from its sales team after claims of mis-selling energy contracts.

09 May, 2008 00:12

Centrica wind farm cost warning

Centrica warns that the prospect of making money from wind farms is looking "marginal" due to high costs.

09 May, 2008 15:50

BAA's shareholders agree funding

BAA shareholders have agreed to stump up £400m ($779m) as the firm struggles to refinance its debt.

09 May, 2008 22:22

Citigroup to shed $400bn assets

US bank giant Citigroup aims to sell $400bn of assets over the next three years to bolster its financial position.

News reports courtesy of BBC News.

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