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Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
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Brain drain warning for video games industry
Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
Video games are becoming increasingly important to both the UK and Brighton and Hove economy. Trade association Tiga has published an in-depth report into the state of the sector and parts of it make alarming reading. Business editor SAM THOMSON reports.
Brighton and Hove as you've never seen it before
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:28:15 +0100
Nimbys look away now.
Housebuilding stagnation a 'major issue'
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:30:04 +0100
Only 40 newhomes are due to be built in Brighton and Hove this year.
Big ask for sussex arts groups
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
Five arts charities have been selected to take part in an innovative fundraising programme.
Taxi drivers prove to be pass masters
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
A dozen taxi drivers are celebrating after passing their exams with flying colours.
Things looking bright for night-time economy
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:48:03 +0100
The value of the night-time economy in Brighton and Hove has grown steadily despite the recession.
Fresh venture for Brighton farmers' market
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:46:16 +0100
Fresh farm produce and local delicacies were on the shopping list for visitors to a new farm market.
Why keeping staff happy is the best investment
Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
One of the most keenly contested categories in the Sussex Business Awards is Best Employer, which this year is sponsored by The Argus. Business editor Sam Thomson speaks to past winners to find out what it takes to take the trophy home.
Brighton producer hopes viewers will fall in First Love
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
Celebrities have been able to fulfil some of their childhood ambitions thanks to a television production company.
Bold blueprint for future economic development of Sussex revealed
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
Ambitious plans for future economic development in Sussex can today be revealed by The Argus.
Bright future for Littlehampton paint recycling firm
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
The only company in the UK to turn used paint into new has enjoyed a double boost.
'Banks must do more to help Sussex businesses'
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:28:53 +0100
Banks bailed out by the taxpayer are still not doing enough to help small businesses, it has been claimed.
Hollywood snaps up Brighton television production house
Tue, 10 Aug 2010 09:35:04 +0100
Supernanny and New Tricks television producer Shed Media has agreed a £100 million takeover by Hollywood media giant Time Warner.
Couple raise a glass to brewery takeover
Mon, 09 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
A renowned real ale brewery is aiming to quadruple production after being taken over by new owners.
Digital agency helps bring order to Sussex town
Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
A digital media agency is helping residents tackle crime and disorder.
Race is on to build perfect electric bike
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
By day he is a businessman.
Wired Sussex snaps up stake in co-working office
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
A successful co-working space for freelancers has expanded following significant investment.
Cricket star James Kirtley enters a new field
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 08:00:00 +0100
Cricket star James Kirtley has swapped codes to launch the latest line of his sportwear company.
Brighton and Hove tourism businesses offer quality 'kitemark'
Tue, 03 Aug 2010 09:34:28 +0100
Tourism businesses are joining forces in an unprecedented manner to help each other through the difficult economic climate.
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Tax errors hit 6 million people - The Guardian
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:00:57 GMT+00:00
 The Guardian | Tax errors hit 6 million people The Guardian Nearly 6 million people in the UK are to be told they have paid the wrong amount of tax, with some facing bills demanding up to £5000 in extra payments. Around 1.4 million people will be told they owe an average of £1400 because of errors in HM Revenue ... Six million hit by tax mistakes PAYE tax errors force 1.5 million people to repay £1400 Six million people 'have had income tax wrongly calculated' |
Nadir faces judge after life on run - Mirror.co.uk
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 06:49:21 GMT+00:00
 Daily Mail | Nadir faces judge after life on run Mirror.co.uk Fugitive tycoon Asil Nadir finally faced an Old Bailey judge yesterday - 17 years after being charged with a £34million fraud. Nadir, 69, who was accused over the collapse of his Polly Peck business empire, was released on bail ... Asil Nadir trial delayed by search for 17-year-old evidence Asil Nadir tagged after appearing at Old Bailey Nadir in court after 17-year 'delay' |
Car insurance premiums at record highs - Telegraph.co.uk
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:01:22 GMT+00:00
 stv.tv | Car insurance premiums at record highs Telegraph.co.uk Price comparison websites blamed for encouraging car insurance fraud which has pushed up insurance premiums. By Kara Gammell The AA said that due to an increase in fraudulent claims, motor insurance premiums have risen by a record 11.5pc in the last ... Record rise in the cost of motoring insurance Car insurance premiums jump 31 percent - AA Crash fraud driving up cost of car insurance |
Boris Johnson pledges extra buses and bike escorts as London Tube strike looms - The Guardian
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:11:54 GMT+00:00
 Telegraph.co.uk | Boris Johnson pledges extra buses and bike escorts as London Tube strike looms The Guardian Transport bosses and the mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said yesterday they would "pull out all the stops" to help commuters during the planned strike by London Underground workers on Monday. Johnson said contingency plans would include an extra 100 ... Mayor outlines plan to limit tube strike impact This pointless Tube strike will not stop London London Faces Transport Turmoil as Subway Workers Plan Strike |
'Alarming' rise in risk of double-dip - Herald Scotland
Sat, 04 Sep 2010 05:04:04 GMT+00:00
 Herald Scotland | 'Alarming' rise in risk of double-dip Herald Scotland The dangers of a double-dip recession are growing “alarmingly”, a leading economist warned yesterday as a key survey showed a sharp slowdown in growth of the UK's dominant services sector in August and big staff lay-offs. The findings of the survey, ... Economy suffers slowdown as double dip looms Service sector in deep freeze as growth tumbles Risk of double dip increases as service sector growth stumbles |
Banana glut dents profits at Fyffes - Financial Times
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:23:38 GMT+00:00
 Daily Mail | Banana glut dents profits at Fyffes Financial Times A banana glut caused when cold weather shut down street markets this year hit Fyffes, with profits at Europe's second-largest banana shipper down 18 per cent in the first half. The Dublin-based fruit importer, which also ships ... Too many bananas helps to hit fruit giant Fyffes' profits Its enough to drive you bananas as a glut forces tropical fruit prices down Over-supply of bananas hits Fyffes |
Market Report: Aggreko powers ahead as bid talk resurfaces - Independent
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:01:27 GMT+00:00
 Reuters UK | Market Report: Aggreko powers ahead as bid talk resurfaces Independent The global temporary power supplier first became the subject of electrifying takeover talk a couple of months ago but yesterday the voltage was cranked up after a link to a potential bid from the Swiss engineering group ABB. ... Aggreko takeover talk drives Footsie FTSE hit three-month high on bid talk and US jobs relief U.S. jobs data lifts FTSE to 4-month closing high |
Watchdog probe latest sign some of the markets energy is mis-spent - Scotsman
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:05:46 GMT+00:00
 MyFinances.co.uk | Watchdog probe latest sign some of the markets energy is mis-spent Scotsman The experience of working in the complaints department of a regional energy supplier when the market was opened up to competition in the Nineties left me with a healthy disregard for the sales tactics employed by the UK's big gas and ... Home energy watchdog investigates misselling Consumers urged to take care around 'misleading' energy sales Ofgem investigates doorstep gas and electricity sales agents |
The business on...Stuart Gulliver, HSBC Chairman, Europe / Middle East - Independent
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:01:01 GMT+00:00
 The Birmingham Post (blog) | The business on...Stuart Gulliver, HSBC Chairman, Europe / Middle East Independent Maybe one day. HSBC boss Michael Geoghegan isn't going anywhere for a while, but Mr Gulliver, head of investment banking globally, and the whole bank in Europe and Middle East, is now widely seen as his most likely successor. ... HSBC in clearest warning yet over relocation HSBC threatens to quit London HQ HSBC warns UK of 'break up' exodus |
Landmark bids £90m for Carluccio's - Financial Times
Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:34:26 GMT+00:00
 Telegraph.co.uk | Landmark bids £90m for Carluccio's Financial Times By John O'Doherty Carluccio's, the Italian-themed restaurant chain, has received a £90m takeover offer from Landmark Group, a Dubai-based conglomerate. However, although the offer was supported by Carluccio's management, the bid is not yet a done deal ... Carluccio's agrees to $139 million takeover Carluccio's bosses ready to plate up £10m windfall from sale of restaurants Carluccio's agrees to £90m takeover by Landmark |
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