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11. Centrica says had to raise gas prices as profit falls
British Gas-owner Centrica said on Thursday it had been "absolutely necessary" to raise household gas prices as first half operating profit fell nearly 20 percent to 992 million pounds.
31 Jul 2008
12. Centrica to raise household gas prices 35 percent
British Gas-owner Centrica Plc said on Wednesday it would raise gas and electricity prices for households by 35 percent and 9 percent respectively, citing high wholesale gas prices.
30 Jul 2008
13. BA says in merger talks with Iberia
British Airways said on Tuesday it is in talks with Spanish carrier Iberia about a potential all-share merger, sending shares in the airline up nearly 9 percent.
29 Jul 2008
14. BA execs said to face price-fixing charges
Four past and present British Airways executives will be charged with fixing the price of passenger fuel surcharges on transatlantic flights, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.
26 Jul 2008
15. British Energy said to agree EDF takeover
British Energy has agreed to a takeover deal by Electricite de France (EDF) in a deal valuing the nuclear power company at 775 pence per share, a source briefed on the matter said on Friday.
25 Jul 2008
16. Draughty British companies waste billions
British businesses are wasting 2.5 billion pounds a year in energy bills swollen by inefficiencies such as draughty windows or leaving lights and computers on, the Carbon Trust said on Tuesday.
23 Jul 2008
17. BA sees 3-5 pct capacity cuts in winter
British Airways expects to cut capacity by three to five percent in its winter season due to the rising cost of fuel, its chief executive told reporters on Tuesday.
15 Jul 2008
18. ABF Q3 revenue up 24%
Associated British Foods said on Thursday that its group revenue increased 19 per cent in the 40 weeks to 21 June. In the third quarter stretch for the 16 weeks to 21 June total sales were up 24 per cent.
10 Jul 2008
19. Britons unwilling to relinquish holiday despite credit crunch
Britons would rather spend less on everyday luxuries than deny themselves an annual holiday, despite the credit crunch, fear of negative housing equity and rising food and fuel costs, a survey shows.
07 Jul 2008
20. T5 proving popular says BA
British Airways (BA) said on Friday that its new Terminal 5 at Heathrow airport was proving popular with customers, despite a chaotic opening earlier in March.
04 Jul 2008
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