Europa League will help keep Michael Laudrup at Swansea City, says chairman...
This is South Wales -- HUW Jenkins reckons the challenge of Europe will drive Michael Laudrup on next season, after admitting some of his predecessors in the Liberty dug-out gave up on Swansea City....
View ArticleVIDEO: Meet the 18th Century chess machine
A master magic builder has recreated an 18th Century automaton that took Europe and America by storm. Reported by BBC News 54 minutes ago.
View ArticleCyprus: deserted island | Editorial
Four and a half years ago, the American Treasury secretary was worn down by rescuing reckless institutions, and so decided to get tough with one. Its name was Lehman Brothers Four and a half years ago,...
View ArticleAshby Blockbuster store saved after takeover by Gordon Brothers Europe
This is Scunthorpe -- Blockbuster - which has a store in Ashby - has been taken over, saving the store from closure. The rental chain has been bought by Gordon Brothers Europe, administrators Deloitte...
View ArticleBlockbusters is sold: 2,000 UK jobs saved at DVD rental chain
Administrators from accountancy firm Deloitte announced that the company has been bought by restructuring specialists Gordon Brothers Europe for an undisclosed sum. Reported by MailOnline 7 hours ago.
View ArticleBuyer found for Blockbuster stores
DVD and games rental chain Blockbuster has been sold to restructuring specialists Gordon Brothers Europe, its administrators have said. Reported by BBC News 1 hour ago.
View ArticleCyprus crisis: 'This is the darkest week in our history since the 1974 invasion'
Cyprus is on its knees, with its banks on the verge of closing doors for good and locals and expatriates alike wondering if the island can be saved. Even if a deal with Europe's bankers can be agreed,...
View ArticleKremlin 'could punish Europe' in reprisal for Cyprus bailout's bank levy
Fears mount that Russia could act against European companies if charge on deposits hits €30bn Russian investments Fears are growing of Russian reprisals against European businesses as EU authorities...
View ArticleTen reasons to remain glued to the Premier League as the finale looms |...
Will Alan Pardew's beard keep growing on Newcastle fans? And what of Martin O'Neill's mojo and Michael Owen's last hurrah? *1 *Will Alan Pardew's beard continue to revive Newcastle's season?**"They...
View ArticleCyprus crisis: Germans tire of paying bill for eurozone's financial failures
With an election looming, Angela Merkel is keen not to give the impression that the country is being taken advantage of"It always comes down to the Germans!" clamoured the tabloid Bild this week in a...
View ArticleAnalysis: Second "Shareholder Spring" unlikely to bloom in Europe
DUBLIN/LONDON (Reuters) - While politicians and public have fulminated against lottery-sized pay awards in Europe's boardrooms, fund firms, which wield the real power, are less concerned by such...
View ArticleLehman lessons weigh on Cyprus talks but 1920s slump must not be ignored
Failure to rescue the US bank will be borne in mind, but the European precedent to current woes is also worth consideration One Sunday in September 2008, the world waited for the expected rescue of...
View ArticleEurope's 500 Top Growth Companies - Relaunching Growth While Consolidating
BRUSSELS, March 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Europe's 500, the European association for growth and entrepreneurship, held its annual conference in the European Parliament at Brussels on March 21, 2013 and...
View ArticleInvestors to Buy Blockbuster U.K.
Private-equity firm Gordon Brothers Europe agreed to buy the British arm of DVD-rental firm Blockbuster, which had entered a form of bankruptcy in January. Reported by Wall Street Journal 6 hours ago.
View ArticleJobless immigrants from Europe could lose benefits after six months, says...
European immigrants will have to show they are looking for work or lose their benefits after six months, Cameron will say. Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 3 hours ago.
View ArticleVice girls in back of limo at 140mph: Berezovsky flew teenagers to Britain...
The Mail has learnt the tycoon regularly paid for teenage girls to fly from Eastern Europe or Russia to the UK for sex. Chauffeur Mark Pendlebury (pictured) said he had a steady supply of girls from...
View ArticleWhat The Sunday Papers Said
Concerns are mounting over the commercial strength of what will be Europe’s biggest logistics park, a major selling point of the £1.5bn London Gateway superport being built 25 miles from the capital....
View ArticleWork on giant Croydon tower block to start next year
This is Croydon -- WORK should start on Menta's 54-story Morello residential tower early next year, the company's boss announced this week. At the same time, Craig Marks has unveiled proposals for a...
View ArticleBattle to raise funds for 'hot rocks' plan
This is Devon -- A concerted push is under way to secure more than £10 million in government funding to develop fledgling geothermal energy schemes in Cornwall. It comes as one project in West Cornwall...
View ArticleShould I give Isa caller the cold shoulder?
Cold-caller offered me 4.85% on my cash Isa but I'm worried it could be a scam *I have been called by someone called Andrew White, working for De Vere Group. He said this was part of the hotel chain...
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