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1. Insurers slam plans for post-N. Rock reform
Insurance companies, one of the Britain's largest shareholder groups, have told the government that plans to swoop in early on ailing banks could hurt investors and hit confidence in London as a financial hub.
25 Apr 2008
2. Centrica plans new gas storage facility
Centrica Plc, owner of British Gas, has said that it is proposing to create the UK's first offshore gas storage facility for over 25 years.
25 Mar 2008
3. Casino plans set to be announced
The government is set to formally lay out plans on Tuesday for 16 large casinos across the country, including a requirement that the gambling industry make a multi-million pound charity payment, political and industry sources said. Sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe will make an announcement in parliament, a political source said, while an industry source said the government would give details on the set-up of new casinos, including the number of slot machines and gaming tables to be allowed.
26 Feb 2008
4. Government still plans to tax non-doms
The government said on Tuesday it was ready to go ahead with a levy on wealthy foreigners who have so far been able to legally avoid paying UK tax, despite calls for the plans to be scrapped.
13 Feb 2008
5. Government minister speaks against non-dom tax plans
Lord Digby Jones, the Trade and Industry Minister has said that Government plans to tax non-domiciles could damage London's top position in global finance, saying it could discourage top investors and business people from coming to the capital.
08 Feb 2008
6. Groups challenge Shell's Alaska drilling plans
Five environmental groups and an Alaska native organization said on Tuesday they were challenging the U.S. government's decision to allow Royal Dutch Shell Plc to explore for oil off the northern coast of Alaska this summer.
18 Apr 2007
7. 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
8. Record demand for equity release
Demand for equity release hit a record high last year, the industry body says.
22 Jan 2007
9. Vodafone says pushing ahead with Hutch bid
Vodafone Group's chief said on Wednesday it planned to bid for Hutchison Essar, India's fourth largest mobile carrier, within "some weeks".
10 Jan 2007
10. Pension plan details unveiled
The government on Tuesday detailed its proposals to avert a pension timebomb by setting up a national saving system that will cover up to 10 million citizens.
13 Dec 2006
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