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Tuesday, 2 December 2008
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Fund to distribute unclaimed bank assets
Millions of pounds untouched for years in bank accounts is to be put into a central fund to use for youth and community charities under plans announced by the government on Tuesday.
20 Mar 2007 |
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Report says Qatar woos M&S chief for Sainsbury bid
An investment fund backed by the Qatari government, owner of a stake in Britain's third largest supermarket group J. Sainsbury, has discussed a potential bid for Sainsbury's with rival retailer Marks and Spencer, The Sunday Telegraph said, without citing sources.
19 Feb 2007 |
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Smart electricity meters to be obligatory
The government is set to make smart electricity meters obligatory in homes as it steps up the fight against global warming, a well placed source said on Friday.
02 Feb 2007 |
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ISAs to be reformed next year
Moves to encourage people to save in tax efficient accounts will come into force next year, the government has announced.
02 Feb 2007 |
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Fraud at record as people cheat government
Fraud in Britain hit record levels last year as new and more widely used technology helped managers and teenage Internet wizards cheat the government and the companies they work for, accountancy firm KPMG said.
29 Jan 2007 |
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Carbon offsetting tied to U.N. standard
The government on Thursday launched plans for a voluntary, United Nations type standard for consumers and businesses to offset their emissions of greenhouse gases, in a bid to clarify a growing, unregulated market.
18 Jan 2007 |
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MI6 differed with gov't on Saudis
Overseas spy agency MI6 has challenged a statement by Tony Blair's government that a corruption inquiry into a huge defence contract with Saudi Arabia threatened national security, The Guardian said on Tuesday.
16 Jan 2007 |
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