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British Airways says will slash spending - Economic Times

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:06:00 GMT

LONDON: Troubled British Airways said Friday that it would slash capital expenditure by one fifth in the current financial year after posting another sharp drop in monthly passenger numbers. "Market conditions continue to be very challenging with ...

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Freshfields Says Revenue Rose to $2.1 Billion on Exchange Rates - Bloomberg

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:54:00 GMT

July 3 (Bloomberg) -- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP , one of the five highest-grossing U.K. law firms, said revenue increased 9 percent to 1.3 billion pounds ($2.1 billion), narrowly besting its London-based rival Clifford Chance LLP . Much of ...

PRESS DIGEST - British business - July 4 - Forbes

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:07:00 GMT

JJB SPORTS PLANS TO TAP SHAREHOLDERS FOR AT LEAST 50 MILLION. JJB Sports is thought to be in the process of raising at least 50 million pounds ($82.06 million) from shareholders over the next four to six weeks. Under advisement from Lazard, the ...

U.S. Forex Market Commentary - FXStreet.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:03:00 GMT

The euro moved sharply lower vis-?-vis the U.S. dollar today as the single currency tested bids around the US$ 1.3990 level and was capped around the $1.4155 level. The common currency gaved back most of yesterday?s gains ahead of the long holiday ...

Dollar pushes higher with spooked investors - AZCentral.com

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:49:00 GMT

NEW YORK- The dollar pushed higher Thursday as investors parked their money into safe cash after an unemployment report showed an unexpectedly large number of job losses in June. The climb in unemployment points to continued turmoil in the U.S ...

US Dollar Spikes Up Sharply Against Majors - RTT News

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 21:35:00 GMT

(RTTNews) - The US dollar staged a sharp gain against major opponents at about 5:20 pm ET Thursday. As of now, the greenback is trading n ear 1.3947 versus the euro, 1.0892 against the Swiss franc, 1.6349 versus the British pound, 0.7927 against the ...

Pound Drops as Reports Show Economic Recovery May Be Faltering - Bloomberg

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:23:00 GMT

July 4 (Bloomberg) -- The pound posted its first weekly decline against the dollar in a month after worse-than-expected reports on U.K. services and gross domestic product signaled the economic recovery may be faltering. The British currency also ...

Weak Dollar Means Gold at $1,040: Strategist - CNBC

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:14:00 GMT

A weak U.S. dollar will make for gains in precious metals and global stock markets, says Chris Zwermann at Zwermann Financial. "I've come to the conclusion that the dollar is leading the way to a lot of other markets," he said. "Gold made quite a ...

The almanac

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:38:18 GMT

This is Saturday, July 4, the 185th day of 2009 with 180 to follow. The moon is waxing.

Taliban intensifies anti-U.S. fight - Philadelphia Inquirer

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:59:00 GMT

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan - Taliban insurgents stepped up attacks yesterday against U.S. Marines in southern Afghanistan's Helmand River valley, forcing troops in some areas to spend the day fighting instead of carrying out plans to meet with ...

Led Zeppelin may fill Jackson's 50-show O2 run with ABBA

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:33:35 GMT

The London News.Net Saturday 4th July, 2009 London, July 4 : 'Led Zeppelin' have apparently been approached to alternate shows with Abba, and fill in for the 50-show run previously planned for Michael Jackson at London's O2 arena.

Roddick seeks revenge in Wimbledon final

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:44:45 GMT

Damien Cox WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND I t was arguably the greatest match in the history of tennis, but for Andy Roddick, it was painful to watch.

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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:35:00 GMT

IN conjunction with inspire2coach, we have three great prizes for you to win. The first prize is a place on an inspire2coach Junior Summer Tennis Camp, worth pounds 90. The second prize is an Individual Tennis lesson with Richard Marklow at Beechwood ...

Led Zeppelin may fill Jacksons 50-show O2 run with ABBA

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:41:33 GMT

Led Zeppelin have apparently been approached to alternate shows with Abba, and fill in for the 50-show run previously planned for Michael Jackson at Londons O2 arena.

Keep it simple when it comes from the sea

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:38:10 GMT

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Murray mania causes 120 m pounds worth of work loss in UK - Thaindian.com

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:47:00 GMT

Edinburgh (Scotland), July 4 (ANI): With around eight million viewers watching the Wimbledon semi-final between British tennis hope Andy Murray and American Andy Roddick, experts have estimated that 120 million pounds worth of man hours were lost at ...

Ringgit to stay volatile

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:11:45 GMT

The ringgit is expected to see range-bound trading next week as investors continue to take a cautious stand in the current economic climate, dealers said.

Seeds of liberty

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:28:10 GMT

The colony's major landholders, who dominated political affairs, were reluctant to take that step, but tradespeople, merchants and common citizens became increasingly convinced that reconciliation with England was impossible and agitated for a formal separation.

Kuala Lumpur! - Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:18:29 GMT

Just spent 3 nights in KL and was fantastic! Flew in for 530am and slept all day! Then had some lovely Chinese.

Tony Blair gets to thank Peter Mandelson, courtesy India - New Kerala

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:22:00 GMT

By Dipankar De Sarkar, London, July 4 : Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair Friday finally got to publicly thank the man credited with crafting his Labour party's win and putting him into power - courtesy of an Indian medal. Old pals Blair and ...

Stocks fall in Europe and Asia

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

Stocks fell in Europe and Asia on Friday, extending the MSCI World Index's longest weekly losing streak since March, as reports on retail sales and the service industry added to concern that the first global recession since World War II will persist.

The Almanac

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT

The moon is waxing. The morning stars are Neptune, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Mars and Uranus.

BT offers staff time off in exchange for pay cut - PR Inside

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:29:00 GMT

LONDON (AP) - Telecoms company BT Group PLC is offering staff a year off work in return for a 75 percent cut in that year's pay. BT is one of Britain's biggest companies, with more than 100,000 employees. It is trying to cut costs after posting a net ...

Mike Pound: It's time for the annual blowout

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:54:03 GMT

A time when we celebrate the fact that on this date in 1776, one of our founding fathers decided to honor America by having a "Huge Blowout Everything Must Go Fourth of July Sale." Oh, and there was also something about some sort of declaration, and there might have been some dust up with the British on that date in history.

Garber: More Fed for Roddick

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 06:25:07 GMT

As Roger Federer made the media rounds Friday after his semifinal victory over Tommy Haas , he was cordial and, under the circumstances, exceedingly patient.

Staff offered a year at home for pay cut - News.com.au

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 09:51:00 GMT

BT, seeking to slash costs in the face of UK's worst recession in years, is offering employees a year at home in return for a 75 per cent pay cut, the telecoms operator said. Staff have also been offered a one-off payment of 1,000 pounds ($2000) if ...

British court recognizes prenups

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:59:01 GMT

A British appeals court has ruled prenuptial agreements should be used to determine the division of marital assets when couples split up.

The Lowdown 07.04.09: Michael Bisping

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:40:18 GMT

The Lowdown 07.04.09: Michael Bisping Posted by Frank Fedele on 07.04.2009 Last week we looked at one of the veterans of the Heavyweight division, UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman.

Simon Calder: A tenner to Oz? Terms and conditions apply

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:31:37 GMT

The overnight queue for tomorrow's Men's Singles Final at the All-England Championships will look like a pathetic straggle in comparison with the crowds you can expect outside eight UK travel agencies a month and day from now.