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Citywire Investment News
- Shell profits nearly double
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:15:00 +0100
(Update) Anglo-Dutch oil giant Royal Dutch Shell said its profits had soared 94% in the second quarter thanks to oil price rises, production increases and cost-cutting.
BBC Business News
- Pensions timebomb
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:13:55 +0000
Russians fear the benefits system will cease to exist
- Industry toasts beer sales rise
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:05:58 +0000
Good weather and football's World Cup is thought to have given a boost to beer sales in the UK, industry figures suggest.
- Hit by sanctions
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:59:29 +0000
Black market boom as Dubai curbs trade with Iran
Citywire Money, Tax and Property
- House prices rise slightly in June
Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:07:44 +0100
Land Registry reports 0.1% rise in June following May?s slight fall. Figures come in contrast to other indices which are showing falling prices.
Citywire News
- The best credit cards in a competitive market
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +0100
Tesco's card has the longest introductory 0% purchase offer available. But if it is a 0% balance transfer you are looking for there are better deals around.
BBC News
- Explosion in Bangkok injures one
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:56:14 +0000
One man has been seriously injured by a grenade explosion in the Thai capital Bangkok, less than a week after a similar blast.
- Military 'kills' Mexico drug lord
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:53:53 +0000
The Mexican government says security forces have killed leading drug trafficker Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel.
- London saddles up for bike scheme
Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:23:13 +0000
A bike hire scheme designed to encourage thousands more cycle journeys in central London is being launched later.