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61. British spies had astrologer in World War Two
British spies hired an astrologer during World War Two, although many thought he was a fraud, and even sent him to the United States on a propaganda mission, secret documents released on Tuesday revealed.
04 Mar 2008
62. Clash, Pistols members revive London spirit of '77
The architects of British punk have been quietly passing on the baton to a new generation in a tiny London bar, but the secret is out and about to hit America.
29 Feb 2008
63. BAT buys Scandinavian assets
British American Tobacco, the world's second-biggest cigarette maker, posted a 11 percent rise in underlying 2007 earnings on Thursday and said it will pay 2 billion pounds to acquire the cigarette businesses of Skandinavisk Tobakskompagni (ST).
28 Feb 2008
64. AB Foods sees good growth in H1 operating profits
Associated British Foods, the Silver Spoon sugar refiner and Primark budget fashion clothing stores owner, said on Monday its first-half adjusted operating profit would show good growth.
25 Feb 2008
65. Centrica profits rise 40%
Centrica Plc, the owner of British Gas has reported an increase in operating profits of 40 per cent in 2007 to £1,949 million. The group said that its pre-tax profit from continuing operations was £2,184 million in 2007, up from £130 million the year before.
21 Feb 2008
66. British designers crimped by lack of factories
As the fashion show cycle heads to a climax in Milan and Paris, in London industry executives are debating if Britain's efforts to grow its own Gucci or Louis Vuitton will require a new industrial revolution.
21 Feb 2008
67. CBI says manufacturing strong in January
The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has said that the manufacturing sector is "enjoying the longest run of sustained demand for 12 years and is bucking the slowdown in other parts of the economy."
20 Feb 2008
68. British Energy talking to over 10 possible partners
British Energy's chief executive said on Wednesday the nuclear generator was in talks with more than 10 potential partners, adding the first partnerships would probably be announced by the end of March.
06 Feb 2008
69. British Airways becomes official sponsor of London 2012
The London Organising Committee for the 2012 Olympic Games has announced British Airways as the fourth Tier One sponsor of the London Games.
05 Feb 2008
70. BA operating profit jumps
British Airways reported a 28.5 percent rise in operating profit for the first nine months of its financial year, and said its longhaul premium business was still shrugging off weakness in financial markets.
01 Feb 2008
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